An Unauthorized Tribute To Mike Julka
I wanted to take a moment to say a few things about my friend Mike Julka in the wake of his recent retirement.
Mike’s retirement won’t be widely reported in the sea of legal developments that law firms report on to school districts across…
CESA 10 Superintendent Meeting Legal Update, Part 3:
Disciplinary Alternatives to Expulsion
In September, Kirk Strang presented a legal update at the 2023 CESA 10 Superintendent Meeting with a focus on six topics …
CESA 10 Superintendent Meeting Legal Update, Part 2:
The Unwritten Rules, Politics, and Stray Thoughts Concerning Expulsion
In September of 2023, Kirk presented a legal update at the CESA 10 Superintendent Meeting with a focus on six topics …
CESA 10 Superintendent Meeting Legal Update, Part 1:
Pupil Discipline & Expulsion
In late September of 2023, Kirk Strang presented a legal update at the CESA 10 Superintendent Meeting with a focus on six topics …
- Pupil Discipline & Expulsion
- Expulsion — the Unwritten Rules, Politics, & Stray Thoughts…
Day of the Badger 2024
Day of the Badger is something that’s very near and dear to our firm. In fact, it’s something we’ve supported since we opened our doors, which is why we’re highlighting it here in case you’d like to get involved, too.
In 2024, Day of the…
The Office of School Safety Funding Bill Has Been Signed into Law
On March 27, 2024, the Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS) Funding Bill was signed into law by Tony Evers.
Senator Romaine Quinn (R-Cameron), and Representative Todd Novak (R-Dodgeville) are the authors of this Assembly Bill…
Everything Superintendents Need to Know About the Public Records Law and the Recently Updated Records Retention Schedule
At a recent WASDA New Superintendents Academy conference, Kirk Strang spoke about the public records law and the recently updated records retention schedule. In case you missed it, we’re recapping Kirk’s presentation in this article.
Major…
Creating & Posting School Board Meeting Agendas & Open Meetings Law, Part 2:
Open Meetings Law Myths & Public Comment
This past August, at the 2023 WASDA New Superintendents Academy, Kirk Strang spoke on Creating and Posting School Board Meeting Agendas (and Other Legal Meetings) — with a focus on open meetings law.
In…
Creating & Posting School Board Meeting Agendas & Open Meetings Law, Part 1:
Basic Rules of Compliance
During the August 2023 WASDA New Superintendents Academy, Kirk Strang spoke on the topic of Creating and Posting School Board Meeting Agendas (and Other Legal Meetings) — with a focus on open meetings law — which is a relevant topic all school…
The Impact of Social Media and Technology on Wisconsin School Districts
Social media and technology are certainly nothing new in our Wisconsin school districts. That said, it’s important to have an up-to-date gameplan on policies for both students and employees.
In this article, we’ll talk about both student…
School Law Update, Part 6:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Schools
Last July, Kirk spoke at the WASDA Summer Legal Seminar, where he presented his School Law Update.
School Law Update, Part 5:
Wisconsin Decisions
In July, Kirk Strang presented his School Law Update at the WASDA Summer Legal Seminar.
For those who weren’t able to attend the seminar, or would simply like a second look at the material, we’ve been rolling out the information Kirk…
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.…