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CAS Legal Mailbag – 4/10/25

By Thomas B. Mooney on April 10, 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 teachers in my school is a toxic personality, and he is always…

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See You In Court – March 2025

By Thomas B. Mooney on March 10, 2025
Posted in CABE Journal Columns, Most Recent Columns

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

By Thomas B. Mooney on March 10, 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:

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

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…

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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…

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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…

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See You In Court – November 2024

By Thomas B. Mooney on November 3, 2024
Posted in CABE Journal Columns, Most Recent Columns, Public Schools, Uncategorized

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

By Thomas B. Mooney on November 3, 2024
Posted in CABE Journal Columns, Most Recent Columns, Public Schools

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

By Thomas B. Mooney on October 11, 2024
Posted in CABE Journal Columns, Liability, Most Recent Columns, Public Schools, Students, Superintendents, Supervision of Students

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

By Thomas B. Mooney on October 3, 2024
Posted in Board Organization, Authority and Responsibilities, Most Recent Columns, Public Schools

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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