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EdCounsel Insights Podcast

This podcast features host Duane Martin and other members of the EdCounsel team, who provide the latest updates on legal issues facing Missouri public schools. In each episode, the host will take a current legal topic and provide practical insights into how to manage the legal risks and compliance issues related to that topic. In January 2014, four school attorneys left the school law practice at former firms to found a completely different type of law firm – one whose sole purpose is to serve Missouri public school districts. EdCounsel is now a team of 12 attorneys who are dedicated to public schools and public school leaders.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    Episode 61: Student Discipline for Online Threats

    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 navigating free speech concerns.

    22 min

  2. 6 SEPT

    Episode 60: Student Residency Requirements: How to Know Where Students Can Go

    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.

    34 min

  3. 23 AUG

    Episode 59: Dealing with Teachers Who Want to Leave

    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.

    14 min

  4. 13 AUG

    Episode 58: Key Issues for SY 24-25

    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.

    33 min

  5. 3 MAY

    ENCORE: Reflections with Roger Schmitz: School Leadership and Public Education Advocacy

    In honor of our dear friend and colleague, Roger Schmitz, we wanted to publish an encore of Roger's episode of the podcast. Sadly, Roger passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of leadership and service to the public schools of Missouri.This episode originally aired on May 20, 2022.In this episode, we continue the "Leaders and the Law" series with school leader and public education advocate, Roger Schmitz. Duane discusses with Roger his thoughts and reflections on publi...

    1h 1m

  6. 31/10/2023

    Episode 57: The General Assembly’s Oversight: Sex Segregated Restrooms in Missouri Public Schools

    Some former and current legislators argue that school districts should pass policies requiring sex segregated school restrooms. The Missouri Human Rights Act prohibits segregation in public accommodations, including restrooms, on the basis of sex. This prohibition is broad enough to allow for claims that males cannot be excluded from female restrooms and vice versa. As long as this language is on the books, and as long as the law is otherwise unsettled as to whether school...

    14 min

  7. 27/03/2023

    Episode 56: Reorganization Meeting Nuts and Bolts

    In this episode, Duane and Emily talk through the legal parameters and mechanics of board reorganization meetings.

    31 min

  8. 17/03/2023

    Episode 55: Closed Session Curiosities

    In this episode, Duane talks through some of the quirky procedural issues and common misperceptions associated with conducting closed sessions of the Board of Education.

    22 min
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About

This podcast features host Duane Martin and other members of the EdCounsel team, who provide the latest updates on legal issues facing Missouri public schools. In each episode, the host will take a current legal topic and provide practical insights into how to manage the legal risks and compliance issues related to that topic. In January 2014, four school attorneys left the school law practice at former firms to found a completely different type of law firm – one whose sole purpose is to serve Missouri public school districts. EdCounsel is now a team of 12 attorneys who are dedicated to public schools and public school leaders.

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  • Creator
    EdCounsel, LLC
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    63
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 EdCounsel Insights
  • Show Website
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