The Transformation of Education in Florida
Top 10 Actions (or Inactions), that Spur Special Education Impartial Hearing Requests for School Districts
Among other things, the FOIA provides that a public agency may enter into executive session for the purpose of discussion “concerning the appointment, employment, performance, evaluation, health or dismissal of a public...more
The PAC recently issued a non-binding opinion, finding a school district Board President and Vice President did not violate the OMA when they regularly met with the Superintendent, members of the school district’s...more
Thanks to a recent legislative change, the campaign season for those wishing to run for the school board now begins about a month earlier. Historically, the window set forth in the Election Code for filing nominating...more
Last year, drawing on lessons learned during the pandemic, we provided a list of considerations for schools to take into account as you update your bylaws... Now that the school year is close to wrapping up and you cast your...more
As schools reflect on the most challenging year in memory and start a new one, you may want to consider using this time to update your school’s bylaws. There have been a number of lessons learned over the past 18 months that...more
In the wake of the ravages COVID-19 is wreaking on educational institutions, independent and private school boards of trustees are seeking clarity on legal protections for board members and boards of trustees acting on behalf...more