There have been two recent developments regarding union organizing efforts on University campuses. At Northwestern University, a mail ballot election among adjunct faculty took place in July 2016. The Service Employees International Union challenged 25 of those ballots but the … Read more
Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter.
Written by attorney Thomas B. Mooney.
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I had a weird experience the other day that I need to share with you. A family new to the district came … Read more
Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter.
Written by attorney Thomas B. Mooney.
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As the principal of a large middle school, I pride myself in running a tight ship. I want my teachers on time
Mr. Chairperson has had his hands full with two new members of the Nutmeg Board of Education. Mal Content and Chrissie Critical were elected to the Board just last November, but they quickly started antagonizing Mr. Chairperson and the other … Read more
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Written by attorney Thomas B. Mooney.
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I drive the speed limit; I drink only in moderation; and I attend church every Sunday. Given that I try so hard … Read more
Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter.
Written by attorney Thomas B. Mooney.
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For the last five years as the principal of an elementary school, I have done my very best to stay under the … Read more
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Written by attorney Thomas B. Mooney.
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I had a student audio record a teacher in a classroom for the express purpose of getting the teacher in trouble. The … Read more
In its 2018 regular session, the General Assembly made a number of changes in the statutes that affect public education in Connecticut. This summary is intended to give you a brief overview of some of the more significant changes that … Read more
Bob Bombast was watching “Fox News” on June 27 when the scroll at the bottom of the screen caught his eye. “Supreme Court strikes down agency fees; deals big blow to public sector unions!!” Though Bob had chaired the Personnel … Read more
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Written by attorney Thomas B. Mooney.
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At the end of each year, the English Department at the High School publishes “The Light,” an anthology of poetry written by … Read more
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Written by attorney Thomas B. Mooney.
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I understand that we can no longer make referrals to the juvenile courts for truancy, and I have a simple question – … Read more
The Nutmeg Board of Education finally has a budget for the 2018-2019 school year. Difficult as the process was, however, the hard work for the Board of Education was now beginning. Somehow, somewhere, the Nutmeg Board of Education must find … Read more
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Written by attorney Thomas B. Mooney.
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Recently, we welcomed a new student to our school. He receives special education services, and we are confident that we can meet … Read more
On May 25, 2018, the European Union’s (“EU”) General Data Privacy Regulation (“GDPR”) takes effect, which purports to regulate the control and processing of the data of EU residents, wherever that data is stored. However, the broad territorial scope of … Read more
Bob Bombast, veteran member of the Nutmeg Board of Education, was surprised to see a work team and a backhoe on the grounds of Median Middle School. So surprised in fact that he parked his car and walked over to … Read more
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Written by attorney Thomas B. Mooney.
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I have long suspected that one of the students at my high school is a dealer and I would love to prove … Read more
On March 23, 2018, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued an important precedential opinion in Mr. P. & Mrs. P. v. West Hartford Board of Education, 885 F.3d 735, (2d Cir. 2018). In its decision, … Read more
On March 27, 2018, the Connecticut State Department of Education (SDE) issued the long-awaited and much-anticipated Guidelines Regarding Independent Educational Evaluations at Public Expense and In-School Observations. These Guidelines are the result of months of study, review and participation … Read more
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Written by attorney Thomas B. Mooney.
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I have been fortunate to be the principal in a school district that provides building substitutes and I have often been able … Read more
After serving as Chairperson of the Nutmeg Board of Education for six long years, Mr. Chairman announced unexpectedly at the last meeting in February that his company had transferred him to Illinois. At what would be his last meeting, Mr. … Read more
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Written by attorney Thomas B. Mooney.
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Our school has a number of security cameras, which are a blessing and a curse. Sure, it is nice to be able … Read more
Back in December 2017, we wrote about Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustees’ attempts to claw back the distribution of Parent Plus loan proceeds to college and universities when the parent that obtained the loan for their child’s education later files for … Read more
Union organizing among students is not just limited to teaching assistants. Other students who are being paid and supervised by a college or university may select a bargaining representative, at least, until the Labor Board gets to revisit the Columbia … Read more
