School Law Update, Part 4:
Open Meetings & Public Records Laws
During the July 2023 WASDA Summer Legal Seminar, Kirk Strang facilitated his School Law Update presentation.
If you weren’t able to attend the Summer Legal Seminar, or would like to refresh your memory on the topics covered, you’ve come to…
School Law Update, Part 3:
Developments in Federal & Constitutional Law
Kirk Strang recently presented his School Law Update at the July 2023 WASDA Summer Legal Seminar.
If you missed the presentation, or would like a second look at what Kirk shared, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve been rolling out the…
School Law Update, Part 2
New Proposed Federal Legislation
This past July, Kirk Strang presented his School Law Update at the WASDA Summer Legal Seminar.
If you were unable to attend the presentation, or are looking for a refresher on the content, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve been rolling…
School Law Update, Part 1:
New Wisconsin Laws Enacted & Proposed
This past July, Kirk Strang presented his School Law Update at the WASDA Summer Legal Seminar.
This was an in-depth presentation that focused on the following topics:
Part 2 — Social Media & Students
The Impact of Social Media on Wisconsin School Districts, Part 2: Social Media & Employees
In Part 1 of this series we talked about…
Part 1 — Social Media & Students
The Impact of Social Media on Wisconsin School Districts, Part 1: Social Media & Students
In this article, we focus on the impact student social media can have on a school district — which can sometimes be immense, as well as disruptive or even dangerous.
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Part 3: Turning a troublesome parent or group into a more productive experience.
The Do’s and Don’ts of Parental Involvement
In a recent interview with Kirk Strang, we talked about the do’s and don’ts of parental involvement in schools.
In Part 1, Kirk’s focus was on parents as constituents & electorate…
Part 2: Parents as Groups
The Do’s and Don’ts of Parental Involvement
In a recent interview with Kirk Strang, we talked about the do’s and don’ts of parental involvement in schools.
In Part 1, Kirk’s focus was on parents as constituents & electorate…
Part 1: Parents as Constituents & Electorate
The Do’s and Don’ts of Parental Involvement
In a recent interview with Kirk Strang, we talked about the do’s and don’ts of parental involvement in schools.
The reason for the interview was to shed light onto this topic in an effort to help support school administrators, as well as…
The 2023 Fall Superintendents Conference is Just Weeks Away
Fall is just around the corner, which means the 2023 Fall Superintendents Conference is less than a month away! Presented by WASDA — in cooperation with the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Jill Underly — the event takes place from…
Part 2
School Contracts with Vendors, Construction Companies & Architects
This two-part series recaps Kirk’s presentation, School Contracts with Vendors, Construction Companies & Architects, which was presented at the March 2023 WASDA NSA conference.
In…
Part 1
School Contracts with Vendors, Construction Companies & Architects
This two-part series recaps Kirk’s presentation, School Contracts with Vendors, Construction Companies & Architects, which was presented at the March 2023 WASDA NSA conference.
In this series, Kirk takes a fresh look at…
Part 2
Administrator Contracts and Contract Renewal
Earlier this year, Kirk Strang presented at the WASDA New Superintendents Academy on the topic of administrator contracts and contract renewal.
In Part 1 of this series we…
Part 1
Administrator Contracts and Contract Renewal
In January of 2023, Kirk Strang presented at the WASDA New Superintendents Academy on the topic of administrator contracts and contract renewal.
Since this is an ongoing hot topic for most school districts, Kirk thought it was an excellent…
Part 7: Library Materials
WASDA 2022 Fall Superintendents Conference Recap
In the final installment of this series, we’ll be covering the topic of library materials and the First Amendment. We’ll also address many considerations, including: improvement of the board curriculum approval processes, complaints generated by…
Part 6: Curriculum
WASDA 2022 Fall Superintendents Conference Recap
In Part 6 of our series covering the WASDA 2022 Fall Superintendents Conference, we’ll be talking about curriculum as it pertains to the First Amendment, and the parental right to control a child’s education.
This series is based on Kirk…
Part 5: School Safety
WASDA 2022 Fall Superintendents Conference Recap
In the fifth installment of our series covering the WASDA 2022 Fall Superintendents Conference, we’ll be focusing on school safety — specifically, student suspension as it pertains to refusal to obey rules, possession of a firearm, the 16-year…
Part 4: Public Records Law
WASDA 2022 Fall Superintendents Conference Recap
In the fourth installment of our series covering the WASDA 2022 Fall Superintendents Conference, we’ll be focusing on public records law — including mandatory posting requirements, responding to a public records request, and cost of record…
Part 3: Public Relations
WASDA 2022 Fall Superintendents Conference Recap
Welcome to the third installment of our series that covers all of the topics Kirk Strang presented at the WASDA 2022 Fall Superintendents Conference.
Today’s article is all about public relations — including the tenor of ongoing public…
Part 2: Public Comment
WASDA 2022 Fall Superintendents Conference Recap
In this series, we’re covering all seven of the topics Kirk Strang presented at the WASDA 2022 Fall Superintendents Conference.
These topics are relevant for the 2023 school year — and beyond — and we’re sharing them in bite-sized…