Earlier this week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) published new “interim guidance” for reopening various sectors of our communities, including schools. The
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Rich represents numerous boards of education and other school law clients in labor, employment and school law matters. Rich counsels school law clients in a wide range of matters, including student discipline, Board of Education policies, First Amendment issues, Freedom of Information Act issues, residency matters and budgetary matters. He also advises school law clients extensively on labor and employment matters. Rich also negotiates collective bargaining agreements on behalf of school law clients, and has represented numerous clients in mediation and in interest arbitration proceedings.
Earlier this week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) published new “interim guidance” for reopening various sectors of our communities, including schools. The…
Continue Reading CDC Publishes New Guidelines for Reopening Schools
On December 20, 2019, the President signed legislation repealing the excise tax, otherwise known as the “Cadillac tax,” on high cost health insurance plans. Both…
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School law attorneys Thomas B. Mooney, Richard A. Mills, and Andreana R. Bellach will present sessions at the 2019 Connecticut Association of Boards of…
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Today’s classrooms place considerable importance on providing environments conducive to learning. Issues surrounding disruptive behavior, student and staff safety, anonymous reporting, and student-initiated electronic monitoring…
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There is still time to register for the 2018 Education Legislation Summary Seminar taking place Friday, September 14th at the Hartford Marriott Downtown. We hope…
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Join school law attorneys, Thomas B. Mooney, Richard A. Mills, Rebecca Rudnick Santiago and Gary R. Brochu for the 2017 Connecticut Association of …
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At its meeting on April 5, 2017, the State Board of Education voted to adopt the March 29, 2017 recommendation of the Performance Evaluation Advisory…
Continue Reading State Board of Education Adopts PEAC Recommendation Regarding Use of Master Tests in Educator Evaluation Plans
It has been nearly five years since the Connecticut General Assembly adopted Public Act 12-116 titled An Act Concerning Educational Reform, and most importantly, made…
Continue Reading Register Now for Teacher Evaluations in Connecticut: Where Are We Now?
There’s still time to register for this complimentary seminar offered to board of education members.
School Law attorneys Richard A. Mills, Rebecca Rudnick Santiago…
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This workshop will provide board of education members with best practices and guidance regarding effective board operation with respect to internal governance, administration, school staff,…
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