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See You In Court – February 2025

By Thomas B. Mooney on February 3, 2025

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

Social media has made it much easier to disseminate hurtful criticisms about teachers, principals, superintendents and even board of education members, and the good people…

CAS Legal Mailbag – 1/30/25

By Dori Pagé Antonetti on February 3, 2025

Posted in Board of Education, Generally, Board Organization, Authority and Responsibilities, Medical & Other Leaves, Public Schools

Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter

Guest Columnist, Dori Pagé Antonetti

Dear Legal Mailbag:

One of our high school English teachers just went out…

CAS Legal Mailbag – 1/23/25

By Thomas B. Mooney on January 23, 2025

Posted in Board of Education, Generally, Board Organization, Authority and Responsibilities, Most Recent Columns, Title IX

Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter

Dear Legal Mailbag:

My head is spinning, given the numerous Executive Orders issued following the Inauguration of President…

CAS Legal Mailbag – 1/16/25

By Thomas B. Mooney on January 16, 2025

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

Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter

Dear Legal Mailbag,

I’m reaching out with a situation involving a high school student’s absences and the role…

CAS Legal Mailbag – 1/9/25

By Thomas B. Mooney on January 9, 2025

Posted in Board of Education, Generally, Public Schools

Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter

Dear Legal Mailbag:

As the principal of an elementary school, I must deal with many different situations. Sometimes…

See You In Court – January 2025

By Thomas B. Mooney on January 2, 2025

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

Bob Bombast, veteran member of the Nutmeg Board of Education, has been frustrated by the perennial need to reduce the Board’s budget request before submitting…