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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 – 10/16/25

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…

See You in Court – October 2025

By Thomas B. Mooney on October 7, 2025

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

The beginning of the school year in Nutmeg was peaceful. But the peace ended in Nutmeg after a prominent political figure was assassinated on a…

CAS Legal Mailbag – 9/25/25

By Thomas B. Mooney on September 29, 2025

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

Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter

Dear Legal Mailbag:

As an assistant principal responsible for special education matters at my school, I deal directly…

CAS Legal Mailbag – 9/18/25

By Thomas B. Mooney on September 19, 2025

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

Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter

Dear Legal Mailbag:

In this fraught environment following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, I am confused about what…

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