Let’s Talk - Lozano Smith Podcast

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Let’s Talk - Lozano Smith Podcast

Discussing changes in the law and legal decisions that affect public agencies. *** Disclaimer: As the information contained herein is necessarily general, its application to a particular set of facts and circumstances may vary. For this reason, this document does not constitute legal advice. We recommend that you consult with your counsel prior to acting on the information contained herein. Copyright © 2019 Lozano Smith All rights reserved. No portion of this work may be copied, distributed, sold or used for any commercial advantage or private gain, nor any derivative work prepared therefrom, nor shall any sub-license be granted, without the express prior written permission of Lozano Smith through its Managing Partner. The Managing Partner of Lozano Smith hereby grants permission to any client of Lozano Smith to whom Lozano Smith provides a copy to use such copy intact and solely for the internal purposes of such client. By accepting this product, recipient agrees it shall not use the work except consistent with the terms of this limited license.

  1. APR 25

    Episode 93 Speakers, Singers, and Sashes:  Planning for a Successful Graduation Ceremony

    Graduation season is fast approaching and now is the time for selecting speakers, auditioning singers and all the other details that go into planning a successful event.  On this Lozano Smith podcast, host Sloan Simmons and his guests Partners and Lozano Smith Student Practice Group Leaders, Ruth Mendyk and Kyle Raney, walk through parameters and considerations in preparing for the ceremony itself, including speeches, music, adornments and more.  The group also discusses the basics that being included in the ceremony is not a guarantee, but should be considered a privilege for students to participate. Show Notes & References 1:14 – Participating in graduation: a privilege, not a right (Swany v. San Ramon Valley Unified Sch. Dist. (N.D. Cal. 1989) 720 F.Supp. 764) 4:00  – Best practices for districts to communicate graduation policies and parameters 7:27 – Non-public forums of graduation ceremonies 10:01 – Due process regarding student participation (Castro v. Clovis Unified School District (U.S.D.C. E.D. Cal. 2022) Case No. 1:19-cv-00821-DAD-SKO) (Client News Brief 29 - June 2022) 12:31 – Students on the mic (Lassonde v. Pleasanton Unified School District (2003) 320 F.3d 979) 16:42 – Invocations and religious speech (Cole v. Oroville Union High School District (9th Cir. 2000) 228 F.3d 1092) 19:19 – Prayer at graduation (Kennedy v. Bremerton School District (2022) 142 S.Ct. 2407) (Client News Brief 31 - July 2022) 23:34 – Alternative bases for regulating expression (Corder v. Lewis Palmer School District No. 38 (U.S.D.C. D. Col. 2009) Case No. 08-1293 and Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier (1988) 484 U.S. 260) (Education Code section 48907) 26:55 – Songs and instrumental music  (Nurre v. Whitehead (9th Cir. 2009) 580 F.3d 1087) 30:13 – Student fees and free school guarantee – caps and gowns and senior activities 32:02 – Adornment of cap and gown (Education Code section 35183.1)   For more information on the topics discussed in this podcast, please visit our website at: www.lozanosmith.com/podcast.

    40 min
  2. APR 10

    Episode 92 Title IX: Past Lessons, Present Shifts, and Future Possibilities

    This episode explores the evolving landscape of Title IX through the lens of where we are and where we're headed. From the impact of the 2020 regulations and the recent vacating of the 2024 regulations, to current executive orders, investigations, and state laws shaping implementation today, our team looks ahead at what future federal guidance may hold. Lozano Smith Title IX gurus Monica Batanero, Sarah Fama, and Emma Sol join host Sloan Simmons for this timely discussion to help school leaders navigate the rapid legal changes. Show Notes & References 2:14 – The current buzz around Title IX 3:35  – 2024 Title IX Regulations vacated by January 9, 2025 Kentucky court case (Tennessee v. Cardona, 2:24-cv-00072) 5:15 – Ensuring compliance with the 2020 Regulations 7:51 – Other policies impacted by removal of the 2024 Regulations 8:45 – Potential for drafting future Title IX Regulations to have less back and forth change between administrations 12:21 – Executive orders impacting Title IX (See (1) Client News Brief 7; (2) Client News Brief 11; (3) Client News Brief 12) 12:56 – January 20, 2025 Executive Order 13:29 – Podcast Episode 78 At Last! The New Title IX Regulations Are Here - What You Need to Know 16:14 – California Education Code section 221.5 (f) 17:23 – Maine Department of Education letter 22:40 – Roe v. Critchfield (9th Cir. Mar. 20, 2025), Case No. 23-2807, __ F.4th __ (Client News Brief 14 - April 2025) 27:48 – Closing thoughts 29:14 – Lozano Smith's Federal Policy and Guidance Developments resource page   For more information on the topics discussed in this podcast, please visit our website at: www.lozanosmith.com/podcast.

    31 min
  3. MAR 3

    Episode 89 Review and Update—Personnel Actions and the March 15th Deadline – Are You Ready?

    In this episode, we re-air Podcast 52 from March 2022, in which host Sloan Simmons joins partners and Lozano Smith Labor and Employment Co-Practice Group Leaders Michelle Cannon and Gabriela Flowers to discuss several important school district labor and employment deadlines that all fall on March 15. This brief but information packed episode includes discussion on various types of release from employment as well as layoffs.  The presenters also address changes to the classified layoff process that became effective in 2022. Sloan also discusses with Gabby some important updates and developments on these issues as of March 2025. Show Notes & References 2:29 – Non-reelection of second year probationary certificated employees 3:32 – March 15th deadlines 4:51 – First year probationary employees 4:56 – Education Code section 44929.21 5:41 – Release and reassignment notices for administrators (Ed. Code section 44951) 8:43 – Certificated layoff process 10:12 – Ed. code sections 44955 and 44949 10:37 – Bumping rights 11:23 – Chronology of layoffs 15:55 – Classified layoff process 18:16 – Bumping language and collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) 19:16 – Definition of permanency for classified employee layoffs 20:02 – AB 438 impacts 23:14 – CBAs and classified layoffs 26:20 – *UPDATES* as of March 2025   For more information on the topics discussed in this podcast, please visit our website at: www.lozanosmith.com/podcast.

    36 min
  4. JAN 23

    Episode 87 Immigration Enforcement and California’s Schools

    In this episode, host Sloan Simmons engages with Lozano Smith's student law experts Ed Sklar and Josh Whiteside regarding applicable laws, guidance, and anticipated developments regarding immigration enforcement and schools under the new presidential administration.  The group discusses the similar focus on this issue dating back to 2017-2018, what happened then, resulting California laws and guidance on point, and anticipated changes at the federal level that will impact California schools. Show Notes & References 2:01 – Immigration enforcement and impact on public school students 4:56 – Recent events unfolding and preparing for change 7:01 – Sanctuary school districts and schools 8:03 – State Senate Bill 54 (Identified California as a sanctuary state) (Client News Brief 75 - November 2017) 12:15 – 2017 Nationwide Injunction 13:59 – Legal obligations for school districts (Plyler v. Doe (1982) 457 U.S. 202) 15:17 – State law and policies (Assembly Bill 699) (Client News Brief 64 - October 2017) 17:36 – California Attorney General guidance (Client News Brief 1 - January 2025) 18:27 – Potential consequences for sanctuary school districts 20:10 – October 2021 Department of Homeland Security “Protected Areas” memorandum 22:15 – February 20, 2017 Department of Homeland Security memorandum 28:22 – Expectations going forward 31:41 – Comparisons to 2017 and what districts can do now 37:07 – UPDATE 1/22/25! - Important post-inauguration update January 20, 2025 Executive Order “Protecting the American People Against Invasion” January 21, 2025 Statement from Department of Homeland Security regarding Rescission of “Protected Areas” memorandum January 21, 2025 Department of Justice Memorandum on Changes regarding Immigration Enforcement   For more information on the topics discussed in this podcast, please visit our website at: www.lozanosmith.com/podcast.

    49 min

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Discussing changes in the law and legal decisions that affect public agencies. *** Disclaimer: As the information contained herein is necessarily general, its application to a particular set of facts and circumstances may vary. For this reason, this document does not constitute legal advice. We recommend that you consult with your counsel prior to acting on the information contained herein. Copyright © 2019 Lozano Smith All rights reserved. No portion of this work may be copied, distributed, sold or used for any commercial advantage or private gain, nor any derivative work prepared therefrom, nor shall any sub-license be granted, without the express prior written permission of Lozano Smith through its Managing Partner. The Managing Partner of Lozano Smith hereby grants permission to any client of Lozano Smith to whom Lozano Smith provides a copy to use such copy intact and solely for the internal purposes of such client. By accepting this product, recipient agrees it shall not use the work except consistent with the terms of this limited license.

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