Re: Legal Issues for school administrators

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You also need documentation of what you are doing. So, for example,
students & parents sign that they have received copies of school
rules. Teachers may need to sign a meeting roster, documenting their
presence at a faculty meeting at which the school nurse did a
workshop on blood-born pathogens. Etc., etc.

On 7/01/12, lynne/ca wrote:
> On 7/01/12, ummm.... by following the law? nfm wrote:
>> On 6/30/12, Tiffany Evans wrote:
>>> How does your school try to prevent legal issues in any of
>>> the following areas? _ special ed - student rights -
>>> collective bargaining rights -school governance -1st
>>> amendment rights
>
> LOL, when I saw the question, "following the law" was my thought
> as well! I'll add:
> * Be aware of the law (including: up-to-date about changes)
> * Ensure that staff is aware of applicable laws as related
> to their positions (inculding: teachers, other certificated,
> classified). There are also many situations in which you may need
> to ensure students and parents are aware of laws as well.
> * Follow the law, be aware of whether staff is following
> the law, immediately correct any areas in which it's not
> happening.
> * In some instances this means it may be necessary for the
> district to consult with an attorney to ensure the above.

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