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Restraint and Seclusion

June 24, 2019 by Jeremy Neff

The use of restraint and seclusion in schools continues to be a high priority for state and federal policy makers. Ohio’s first regulations specifically addressing restraint, seclusion, and positive behavior intervention and supports took effect in 2013 as Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) 3301-35-15. In June 2018, the General Assembly passed House Bill (HB) 318, also […]

Filed Under: General, Legislation, Student Education and Discipline

Can a School Board Member Serve as a Coach?

May 23, 2019 by Gary Stedronsky

Given their choice to enter into elective office, school board members are typically service oriented individuals. They are very active in their communities and are often interested in the athletic programs of their district. Thus, it is not surprising that many school board members would want to help out by coaching or assisting a coach […]

Filed Under: Board Policy & Representation, General, Labor and Employment

Student Dress Code

May 1, 2019 by Ryan LaFlamme

A Federal District Judge recently ruled that a charter school dress code policy which required girls to wear skirts and prohibited girls from wearing pants or shorts, violates the equal protection clause of the U.S. Constitution. Many challenges in the past have rested on First Amendment grounds regarding freedom of expression. However, this case was […]

Filed Under: General, Student Education and Discipline

Sick Leave Donation Program

April 25, 2019 by Ryan LaFlamme

The Ohio Attorney General has released a formal opinion finding that the board of education of a joint vocational school district (JVS) has no authority to establish a sick leave donation program for non-teaching employees of the district who are not members of a collective bargaining unit. The JVS explained its donation program to the […]

Filed Under: General, School Management

Changes Coming for Body Worn Camera and Dashboard Recordings

March 28, 2019 by Giselle Spencer

A new law may impact the obligations of schools, School Resource Officers, and law enforcement agencies, in general, in responding to a request for dash cam or body cam recordings. HB 425, which added new exceptions to the R.C. 149.43 definition of public records, becomes law on April 8, 2019. Under this new provision, portions […]

Filed Under: General, School Management

The Licensure Code of Conduct for Ohio Educators

March 19, 2019 by Pamela Leist

The Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators (“Code”), which was first adopted in 2008, outlines the framework for professional conduct for individuals who have a license or permit issued by the State Board of Education. On February 13, 2019, the Ohio Department of Education (“ODE”) released a revised draft of the Code. The […]

Filed Under: Board Policy & Representation, General, Labor and Employment

Federal Procurement Spring Survival Guide

March 5, 2019 by Pamela Leist

As of this fiscal year, all school districts that purchase goods or services with federal grant funds must comply with new federal regulations that were adopted a few years back. This is an important issue for schools to consider as they enter into contracts this spring to obtain federally funded goods and services. By way […]

Filed Under: Board Policy & Representation, General, School Finance

Post-Janus Settlement Released

February 26, 2019 by Bronston McCord

In a 5-4 decision made last June, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the extraction of agency fees from Illinois State’s nonconsenting employees of the public-sector violates their First Amendment rights. After the decision was made, all workers who attempted to withdraw their consent to extract agency fees, were refunded the money taken under the […]

Filed Under: General, Labor and Employment, School Management

Medical marijuana: federal grants, employment and student issues

February 1, 2019 by Hollie Reedy

As medical marijuana dispensaries open in Ohio, a review of some school-related issues.

Filed Under: General Tagged With: employment issues, federal grants, medical marijuana, student issues

Court Upholds Bus Driver Non-Renewals Where CBA is Silent

January 23, 2019 by John Britton

On December 14, 2018, the Fifth District Court of Appeals (Morrow County) upheld Highland Local School District Board of Education’s decision to non-renew two first year bus drivers. The Union filed a grievance in response to the Board’s notice of intent not to renew the limited contracts of two bus drivers. The grievance claimed there […]

Filed Under: General, Labor and Employment, School Management

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