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CAS Legal Mailbag – 2/5/26

By Thomas B. Mooney on February 9, 2026

Posted in Board of Education, Generally, Freedom of Speech, Public Schools

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…

CAS Legal Mailbag – 1/29/26

By Natalia Sieira Millán on January 31, 2026

Posted in Board of Education, Generally, Child Abuse and Neglect, Most Recent Columns, Public Schools, Uncategorized

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…

CAS Legal Mailbag – 1/15/2026

By Thomas B. Mooney on January 19, 2026

Posted in Board of Education, Generally, Freedom of Information, Most Recent Columns, Public Schools, Records (Student Records)

Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter

Dear Legal Mailbag:

I am a high school principal, and last week I had a contentious meeting with…

See You In Court – January 2026

By Thomas B. Mooney on January 8, 2026

Posted in Board of Education, Generally, CABE Journal Columns, Finances, Most Recent Columns

Bob Bombast, veteran member of the Nutmeg Board of Education, woke from a deep sleep and realized that he and his fellow Board members were…

CAS Legal Mailbag – 11/13/25

By Thomas B. Mooney on November 13, 2025

Posted in Board of Education, Generally, Board Organization, Authority and Responsibilities, Public Schools

Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter

Dear Legal Mailbag:

I have a question regarding teachers’ rights in a PPT. More specifically, what they are…

CAS Legal Mailbag – 11/6/25

By Thomas B. Mooney on November 13, 2025

Posted in Board of Education, Generally, Board Organization, Authority and Responsibilities, Public Schools

Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter

Dear Legal Mailbag:

As principal of a middle school, I was surprised when two students complained to me…

See You in Court – November 2025

By Thomas B. Mooney on November 3, 2025

Posted in Board of Education, Generally, Board Organization, Authority and Responsibilities, CABE Journal Columns, Most Recent Columns, Public Schools

The Nutmeg Board of Education has had its share of legal disputes, and last month was no exception. Local attorney Bill Alot has sued the…

CAS Legal Mailbag – 10/23/2025

By Thomas B. Mooney & Gwen J. Zittoun on October 23, 2025

Posted in Board Organization, Authority and Responsibilities, Most Recent Columns, Public Schools

Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter

Dear Legal Mailbag:

In this day and age, educators are well-versed in the importance of not touching students…

CAS Legal Mailbag – 10/16/25

By Thomas B. Mooney on October 16, 2025

Posted in Board of Education, Generally, Board Organization, Authority and Responsibilities, Most Recent Columns, Public Schools

Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter

Dear Legal Mailbag:

One of the students at my high school has been causing trouble, and, given my…

CAS Legal Mailbag – 10/9/25

By Rebecca R. Santiago on October 10, 2025

Posted in Board of Education, Generally, Most Recent Columns, Public Schools

Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter

Dear Legal Mailbag,

I work with a wonderful special education department with staff who are very conscientious about…

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