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02/21/2025

With the increase in teacher’s minimum salary requirements, many districts are reevaluating the design of their teacher salary schedules.  In this episode, Duane discusses the statutory parameters for teacher salary schedules that should be c...

12/16/2024

Running for a school board tends to be a lot more involved that most potential candidates assume it will be when they step forward to serve.  In this episode, Duane Martin and Emily Omohundro discuss many of the procedural and practical aspec...

11/27/2024

Every holiday season, questions arise regarding concerts, displays, attire and other forms of expression that may be considered religious in nature.   Schools must strike a balance between allowing individuals to express themselves and the sc...

11/22/2024

New Episode!

As concerns over security continue to impact schools, questions surrounding the rights of registered s*x offenders, their proximity to schools, and the legal parameters in place to protect students have become pressing issues. What does the Missou...

11/11/2024

EdCounsel Insights: New Episode!

One of the primary responsibilities of an elected school board is to make policies that serve as a framework for how the local school district operates.  In this episode, Duane and Emily discuss policy development, policy services, and perspe...

10/24/2024

EdCounsel Insights: New Episode!

Missouri public school districts are limited in the methods they can use to procure construction of facilities.  In this episode, Duane and Tom discuss the various methods of construction procurement and the ins and outs of procuring design p...

10/08/2024

EdCounsel Insights: New Episode!

As student misconduct increases in frequency and severity this fall, many school board members are questioning their role in discipline matters. In this episode, Duane dives into an often-overlooked aspect of student discipline: the critical respo...

09/20/2024

EdCounsel Insights: New Episode!

Missouri school districts have been hit with numerous online threats lately.  In this episode, Duane talks through the primary legal issues in disciplining online threats including gathering evidence, addressing off campus misconduct, and nav...

09/06/2024

In this episode, Emily and Duane discuss the ins and outs of student residency requirements including statutory exceptions to the residency requirements, residency waivers, guardianship, powers of attorney, and other related topics.

08/23/2024

EdCounsel Insights: New Episode!

With increasing frequency, teachers are requesting release from their contracts with school districts with short notice, during the summer, or at the beginning of the school year. This development creates significant challenges for schools as they attempt to manage teacher shortages. In this episode, Duane discusses the legal landscape surrounding teachers “breaking their contracts” and the remedies available to schools in dealing with this situation.

With increasing frequency, teachers are requesting release from their contracts with school districts with short notice, during the summer, or at the beginning of the school year.  This development creates significant challenges for schools a...

08/14/2024

EdCounsel Insights: Key Issues for SY 24-25
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As we lean into the new school year, Duane hosts a roundtable discussion with Emily, Drew, and Tom regarding key issues for school leaders this fall.

As we lean into the new school year, Duane hosts a roundtable discussion with Emily, Drew, and Tom regarding key issues for school leaders this fall.