Hiring and retention of employees

Fair separation from employment practices - non-renewals, termination, resignation

Negotiating collective bargaining agreements - lead negotiator and "behind the scenes" guidance

Interpreting collective bargaining agreements

Grievances - from informal step to arbitration

Investigator for employee misconduct

Experience litigating in multiple venues 

Guidance on state and federal employment laws 

Government agency representation (EEOC, OCRC, OCR, SERB)

Compliance with Ohio's Sunshine Law

Reviewing and revising Board policies and administrative guidelines

Responding to public records requests

Vendor contract negotiations

Impact of e-media on board members

Ethics compliance issues

Professional training for employees and board members

Managing communications to the public

Experience litigating in multiple venues

Student discipline - compliance, best practices, and dispute resolution

Guidance on state and federal special education laws (IDEA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act)

Consultation on school boards’ obligations regarding identification and evaluation of students with disabilities

Development of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Section 504 Plans

Constitutional issues unique to school districts

Health and safety concerns

Timely guidance on key issues - e.g., social media issues, transgender students

Student transportation

Residency and enrollment issues

Board policy/regulation and student handbook best practices

Professional training for employees and administrators