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Upcoming Legal Presentations • 2004

For more information, please contact the firm’s Office Manager, Robyn Ritchie, at (214) 521-8000, or via e-mail at ritchie@txschoollaw.com.

 

Legal Topics Presented in 2004

You’ve Got . . . Trouble!  Legal Issues Surrounding E-mail, the Internet, and Other Digital Age Wonders

Randel B. Gibbs and Claire T. Briggs spoke at the Region X Education Service Center regarding You’ve Got…Trouble! Legal Issues Surrounding E-mail, the Internet, and Other Digital Age Wonders (April 20, 2004).

 

The Consummate Commencement Class; Everything You Need to Know About Legal Issues Surrounding Graduation and Other Year-End Events

Lydia L. Perry and Rachael Maresh Finley spoke at the Region X Education Service Center regarding The Consummate Commencement Class; Everything You Need to Know About Legal Issues Surrounding Graduation and Other Year-End Events (April 20, 2004).

 

The End of the Line: Nonrenewal and Termination Proceedings

Randel B. Gibbs spoke at the Region X Education Service Center regarding The End of the Line: Nonrenewal and Termination Proceedings (March 4, 2004).

 

Know your Federal Law ABC’s: Federal Law Acronyms and the Requirements Behind Them

Lydia L. Perry spoke at the Region X Education Service Center regarding Know your Federal Law ABC’s: Federal Law Acronyms and the Requirements Behind Them (March 4, 2004).

 

Legal Topics Presented in 2003

From Alternative School to Zero Tolerance: The A-Z of Student Discipline

Randel B. Gibbs spoke at the Region X Education Service Center regarding From Alternative School to Zero Tolerance: The A-Z of Student Discipline (November 13, 2003).

 

Education Law 101 - Key Legal Principles Every Administrator Should Know

Lydia L. Perry spoke at the Region X Education Service Center regarding Education Law 101 - Key Legal Principles Every Administrator Should Know (November 13, 2003).

 

Saying Hello to Students and Their Lawyers ­ How to Read Court Orders and Conduct Hearings

Robert E. Luna spoke at the Region X Education Service Center regarding Saying Hello to Students and Their Lawyers ­ How to Read Court Orders and Conduct Hearings (September 30, 2003).

  

Legislative Update

Andrea Sheehan spoke at the Region X Education Service Center giving a Legislative Update on many new laws passed during the 78th Legislative Session (September 30, 2003).

 

Personnel Primer: Terminations, Nonrenewals and Documentation

Randel B. Gibbs spoke at the TASB/TASA Convention regarding Personnel Primer: Terminations, Nonrenewals and Documentation (September 21, 2003).

 

From “Breaking Ground” to “Ribbon Cutting”; A School Construction Guide

Lydia L. Perry spoke at the TASB/TASA Convention regarding From “Breaking Ground” to “Ribbon Cutting”; A School Construction Guide (September 21, 2003).

 

Common Business Office Issues that Every Administrator Needs to Know to Avoid Legal Mistakes

Robert E. Luna spoke at the Region X Education Service Center regarding Common Business Office Issues that Every Administrator Needs to Know to Avoid Legal Mistakes (April 11, 2003).

 

Graduation Grab Bag: Legal Issues Surrounding Graduation, Commencement, and Baccalaureate Services

Andrea Sheehan spoke at the Region X Education Service Center regarding Graduation Grab Bag: Legal Issues Surrounding Graduation, Commencement, and Baccalaureate Services (April 11, 2003).

 

Personnel Primer: Terminations, Suspensions, Contract Renewals, and Documentation

Randel B. Gibbs spoke at the Region X Education Service Center regarding Personnel Primer: Terminations, Suspensions, Contract Renewals, and Documentation (February 12, 2003).

 

Can I Get Sued? Know Your Personal and Professional Liability

Lydia L. Perry spoke at the Region X Education Service Center regarding Can I Get Sued? Know Your Personal and Professional Liability (February 12, 2003).

 

Legal Topics Presented in 2002

Heading Off Sexual Harassment: A Prevention and Response Guide for the Careful Administrator
Randel B. Gibbs spoke at the Region X Education Service Center regarding Heading Off Sexual Harassment: A Prevention and Response Guide for the Careful Administrator (November 7, 2002).

Spotlight on Student Records: An In-Depth Look at the Laws Governing Protection and Disclosure of Student Records
Lydia L. Perry spoke at the Region X Education Service Center regarding Spotlight on Student Records: An In-Depth Look at the Laws Governing Protection and Disclosure of Student Records (November 7, 2002).

Board Member Training

Randel B. Gibbs spoke at the TASB/TASA Convention regarding Board Member Training (September 29, 2002).

 

Beyond the Basics: The Public Information and Open Meetings Acts

Lydia L. Perry spoke at the TASB/TASA Convention regarding Beyond the Basics: The Public Information and Open Meetings Acts (September 29, 2002).

Zero Tolerance and Student Misbehavior: Is the Tide Turning?
Randel B. Gibbs spoke at the Region X Education Service Center regarding Zero Tolerance and Student Misbehavior: Is the Tide Turning? (September 13, 2002).

Back to School Scramble: Dealing with Registration, Transfers and other Enrollment Issues
Lydia L. Perry spoke at the Region X Education Service Center regarding Back to School Scramble: Dealing with Registration, Transfers and other Enrollment Issues (September 13, 2002).

Employee Grievances
Robert E. Luna spoke at the Region X Education Service Center regarding Employee Grievances (April 3, 2002).

Copyright
Lydia L. Perry spoke at the Region X Education Service Center regarding Copyright (April 3, 2002).

Employee Liability
Lydia L. Perry spoke at the Region X Education Service Center regarding Employee Liability (April 3, 2002).

Prayer at Graduation and Baccalaureate Services, and Religion in School
Olivia Sargon-Glasgow spoke at the Region X Education Service Center regarding Prayer at Graduation and Baccalaureate Services, and Religion in School (April 3, 2002).

Personnel Issues: Non-renewals and Terminations
Randel B. Gibbs spoke at the Region X Education Service Center regarding Personnel Issues: Non-renewals and Terminations (February 22, 2002).

Student Discipline
Lydia L. Perry spoke at the Region X Education Service Center regarding Student Discipline (February 22, 2002).

Family Law
Olivia Sargon-Glasgow spoke at the Region X Education Service Center regarding Family Law (February 22, 2002).

 

Legal Topics Presented in 2001

Rainmaking: Bringing in Extra Revenue for Your School District
Robert E. Luna spoke at the Region X Education Service Center regarding Rainmaking: Bringing in Extra Revenue for Your School District (November 8, 2001).

E-School: What Every Administrator Needs to Know about the Internet
Olivia Sargon-Glasgow spoke at the Region X Education Service Center regarding E-School: What Every Administrator Needs to Know about the Internet (November 8, 2001).

Open Season ­ Increased Enforcement of Open Meetings/Open Records Acts
Lydia L. Perry spoke at the Region X Education Service Center regarding Open Season ­ Increased Enforcement of Open Meetings/Open Records Acts (November 8, 2001).

From the Ground Up: A How-to Guide for School Construction
Robert E. Luna and Lydia L. Perry spoke at the TASB/TASA Convention regarding From the Ground Up: A How-to Guide for School Construction (September 22, 2001).

Employee Grievances -- The Odyssey Continues
Robert E. Luna and Joseph K. Ball spoke at the TASB/TASA Convention regarding Employee Grievances -- The Odyssey Continues (September 23, 2001).

All in the Family: Family Law and Public Schools
Randel B. Gibbs and Olivia Sargon-Glasgow spoke at the TASB/TASA Convention regarding All in the Family: Family Law and Public Schools (September 23, 2001).

Dealing with "Challenging" Board Members
Randel B. Gibbs spoke at the Region X Education Service Center regarding Dealing with "Challenging" Board Members (September 12, 2001).

Enrollment, Admissions, and Transfers
Lydia L. Perry spoke at the Region X Education Service Center regarding Enrollment, Admissions, and Transfers (September 12, 2001).

Legislative Update
Andrea Sheehan spoke at the Region X Education Service Center giving a Legislative Update on many new laws passed during the 77th Legislative Session (September 12, 2001).

Board Member Roles and Responsibilities
Robert E. Luna, Randel B. Gibbs, Lydia L. Perry, Joseph K. Ball, Andrea Sheehan, and Olivia Sargon-Glasgow spoke to board members of the Garland Independent School District regarding Board Member Roles and Responsibilities (April 12, 2001).

Disposing of Surplus Property
Shelby C. Reed spoke in Austin at the Texas Association of School Business Officials Annual Conference on Disposing of Surplus Property (February 28, 2001).

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Randel B. Gibbs spoke at the Lorman seminar in Corpus Christi, Texas on Individuals with Disabilities Education Act in Texas (February 27, 2001).

School Health Insurance Bills Pending Before the State Legislature
Robert E. Luna spoke at the Region X Education Service Center to Superintendents on School Health Insurance Bills Pending Before the State Legislature (February 14, 2001).

School Law in Texas: Student Violence/Weapons
Randel B. Gibbs spoke at the Professional Development Network seminar in Dallas, Texas, on School Law in Texas: Student Violence/Weapons (January 29, 2001).

School Law in Texas: Divulging Student Records
Lydia L. Perry spoke at the Professional Development Network seminar in Dallas, Texas on School Law in Texas: Divulging Student Records (January 29, 2001).


Legal Topics Presented in 2000

Administrator’s Roles in Preventing and Responding to Harassment of Students and Employees in Schools
Randel B. Gibbs addressed Garland Independent School District administrators including Principals, Directors and the Superintendent of Schools on the Administrator’s Roles in Preventing and Responding to Harassment of Students and Employees in Schools (November 7, 2000).

Construction Law for Public Schools
Robert E. Luna, Lydia Perry, and Andrea Sheehan spoke at the Region X Education Service Center regarding Construction Law for Public Schools (October 12, 2000).

The Essential Primer on Student Records
Robert E. Luna and Lydia Perry spoke at the Houston TASB/TASA Convention on The Essential Primer of Student Records (September 25, 2000).

Construction Law for Public Schools
Robert E. Luna, Lydia Perry, and Andrea Sheehan spoke at the University of North Texas regarding Construction Law for Public Schools (September 18, 2000).

Role of the Board and the Relationship between the Board and School District Staff
Robert E. Luna, Lydia Perry, and Olivia Sargon-Glasgow addressed the Palmer Independent School District regarding the Role of the Board and the Relationship between the Board and School District Staff (August 30, 2000).

How to Prevent Special Education Due Process Claims
Randel B. Gibbs spoke to Garland Independent School District employees involved in special education on How to Prevent Special Education Due Process Claims (August 8, 2000).

Agenda Posting Requirements for Board Meetings, and the Texas Open Meetings Act
Lydia Perry spoke to the Ellis County Business Users regarding Agenda Posting Requirements for Board Meetings, and the Texas Open Meetings Act (June 7, 2000).

The Texas Open Meetings Act and What Superintendents Must Know to Keep Meetings In Compliance
Robert E. Luna, Shelby Reed, Lydia Perry, Joseph K. Ball, J. Douglas Burnside, and Olivia Sargon-Glasgow conducted a seminar for school districts at Cityplace regarding new Attorney General opinions regarding The Texas Open Meetings Act and What Superintendents Must Know to Keep Meetings In Compliance and other current issues including Personnel Items on the Agenda, Non-Renewal Deadlines, Board Elections, and Sex Offender Notifications (February 15, 2000).


Publications

Shelby C. Reed has authored Purchasing Professional Services, (Texas Association of School Business Officials Report, September 2001).

Shelby C. Reed has authored Promoting Consistent Purchasing Practices, (Texas Association of School Business Officials Report, March 2001).

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