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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 – 1/23/25

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

CAS Legal Mailbag – 9/26/24

By Thomas B. Mooney on September 26, 2024

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:

As principal of a large elementary school, I understand that we must welcome all children. Some…

CAS Legal Mailbag – 6/6/24

By Thomas B. Mooney on June 6, 2024

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

Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter

Dear Legal Mailbag:

As the principal of a middle school, I have to deal with all sorts of…

See You In Court – June 2024

By Thomas B. Mooney on June 4, 2024

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

Since her election to the Nutmeg Board of Education last November, Nellie Newbie has taken her responsibilities as a Board member seriously, too much so. After…

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