59 episodes
EdCounsel Insights EdCounsel, LLC
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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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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...
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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...
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Episode 56: Reorganization Meeting Nuts and Bolts
In this episode, Duane and Emily talk through the legal parameters and mechanics of board reorganization meetings.
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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.
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Episode 54: Who Should Be Board President Anyway?
With Board reorganizations coming up next month, it is time to think about who should be your Board president. In this episode, Duane discusses the role of the Board President and general areas of responsibilities—all things to consider as you elect your new President.
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Episode 53: Non-Renewal of Teacher and Principal Contracts
In this episode, Duane discusses the non-renewal of contracts for probationary teachers and principals, including common missteps and pitfalls.