Last week, Governor Lamont signed into law Public Act 26-1, bringing about changes that will affect the age at which students may begin kindergarten in
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CAS Legal Mailbag – 3/5/26
Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter
Dear Legal Mailbag:
Our local teachers union is at it again. I am in my first year as
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See You In Court – February 2026
It is only February, but things are not looking good for 2025-2026 budget of the Nutmeg Board of Education. The costs of fixing damage caused
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See You In Court – March 2026
Bob Bombast, veteran member of the Nutmeg Board of Education, decided that he needed to up his social media game. In recent years, he has been
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CAS Legal Mailbag – 2/26/26
Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter
Dear Legal Mailbag,
With the rising cost of healthcare, lack of state funding for excess cost grants, flat
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Is Your Grievance Procedure Preempted by Title IX?
Maybe.
In a novel decision, the New Jersey Supreme Court held in Rutgers v. AFSCME, Local 888, that the 2020 Title IX regulations preempted
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CAS Legal Mailbag – 2/20/26
Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter
Guest Columnist: Joseph Miller
Hello, Legal Mailbag.
Your posts are so helpful to us school administrators—we appreciate you!
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CAS Legal Mailbag – 2/12/26
Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter
Dear Legal Mailbag:
As an assistant principal, one of my main jobs is handling discipline. Recently, one of
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CAS Legal Mailbag – 2/5/26
Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter
Dear Legal Mailbag:
The staff and students at the elementary school where I am principal enjoy every holiday
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CAS Legal Mailbag – 1/29/26
Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter
Dear Legal Mailbag:
As an elementary school principal, I am usually very confident about my rights and responsibilities
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