Episodes

Presenter - Sandra Jacques, Esq., LLM, LEGAL ONE Supervisor of Legal Research and Content Development In 2022, a new statute established requirements that a School District must fulfill if it has a School Newspaper. This episode will discuss the 2022 law, as well as the types of speech limitations that a District may assert pertaining to articles and/or editorials the student journalists may wish to publish.

Presenters - Michael Kaelber, Esq., LEGAL ONE Coordinator of Online Course Development; Sandra Jacques, Esq., LLM, LEGAL ONE Supervisor of Legal Research and Content Development The deadline to submit a School District’s Comprehensive Equity Plan (CEP) was extended to June 30, 2023. This episode will provide an overview of the information necessary to complete the CEP. A discussion of statutory mandates will also provide the listener with examples of actions that demonstrate actionable options ...

Presenters - John Worthington, Esq., LEGAL ONE Education Law Specialist; Geta Vogel, LEGAL ONE Mental Health and Wellness Coordinator This episode will address the legal requirements for addressing threats and dangerousness when working with students with disabilities. The unique legal requirements for disciplining and removing these students when the student is considered a danger or threat will be reviewed. In addition, the legal requirements for assessing and addressing potential threats in ...

Presenter - David Nash, Esq., Director of LEGAL ONE and National Outreach, FEA This episode will review key legal parameters for addressing religious expression in school and at school events for both students and staff, in light of the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in Kennedy v. Bremerton.

Presenters - David Nash, Esq. Director of LEGAL ONE and National Outreach, FEA; Robyn Gigl, Esq., Partner, Gluck Walrath LLP This episode will review key legal requirements and best practices related to supporting transgender students in our schools, including a review of student confidentiality rights, ensuring a gender inclusive curriculum, addressing name changes, access to locker rooms and restrooms, and responding to acts of bullying and discrimination.

Presenter - Sandra Jacques, Esq., LLM, LEGAL ONE Supervisor of Legal Research and Content Development This episode will address the steps of Progressive Discipline required for staff that have issues with excessive absenteeism and/or tardiness. Recent TEACHNJ Cases will demonstrate how Arbitrators analyze Conduct Unbecoming Claims for these situations, and will provide guidance as to the Due Process rights of the staff member.

Presenter - Michael Kaelber, Esq., LEGAL ONE Coordinator of Online Course Development This episode will review key changes to New Jersey’s Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights that have gone into effect for the 2022-23 school year, including new requirements related to staff reporting protocols, responding to students engaged in multiple incidents of bullying, initiating investigations, and potential parent liability.

Presenters - John Worthington, Esq., LEGAL ONE Education Law Specialist; Geta Vogel, LEGAL ONE Mental Health and Wellness Coordinator In this episode, we will discuss important dates and tasks with respect to claims for compensatory services arising from the COVID-19 pandemic (March 2020 - September 1, 2021) and the tasks all districts must complete as part of unique legal requirements for this time period. The need to hold meetings for all students and document IEP team determinations and the ...

Presenters - David Nash, Esq. Director of LEGAL ONE and National Outreach, FEA; Ellen Bass, Esq., Of Counsel, Busch Law Group In this episode, Ellen Bass shares insights from her career in school law, spanning more than 40 years, including her time as an Administrative Law Judge and school board attorney. Judge Bass reviews common mistakes in how school officials prepared for and conducted hearings, and shares tips for reducing the potential for litigation.