In finalizing the Board’s budget request for 2025-2026, the members of the Nutmeg Board of Education have been making tough decisions to trim their budget
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CAS Legal Mailbag – 3/6/25
Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter
Dear Legal Mailbag:
Middle school students are always pushing the boundaries, and this year is no exception. Kids talk…
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See You In Court – February 2025
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…
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CAS Legal Mailbag – 1/23/25
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…
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See You In Court – January 2025
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…
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See You In Court – November 2024
Sometimes we hear that opposites attract, and such was the case between two members of the Nutmeg Board of Education. Board members Penny Pincher and Mal…
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See You In Court – October 2024
The Nutmeg Board of Education includes “Audience to Visitors” on its agenda, a long-established opportunity for people to speak directly to the Board members at…
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CAS Legal Mailbag – 10/10/24
Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter
Dear Legal Mailbag,
As the principal of an elementary school, I usually get along great with my Superintendent.
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CAS Legal Mailbag – 10/3/24
Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter
Dear Legal Mailbag:
I am looking for some free legal advice regarding staff use of social media and…
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CAS Legal Mailbag – 9/26/24
Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter
Dear Legal Mailbag:
As principal of a large elementary school, I understand that we must welcome all children. Some…
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