Join Franczek attorneys Amy Dickerson and James Petrungaro for a focused 30-minute discussion on preparing for spring teacher staffing issues. This discussion will cover tried and true best practices as well as new legislation affecting probationary teacher non-renewals, reductions in force and teacher tenure.  ..read more

Join Kaitlin Atlas, Nicki Bazer, and Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction at New Trier School District 203 Peter Tragos for a legal and practical discussion on the shifting cultural times we're living through regarding books bans, curriculum objections, and much more ..read more

Join Franczek attorneys Adam Dauksas, James Petrungaro, and Emily Tulloch for a focused discussion on the implications of the new employment history review process under Faith’s Law.  ..read more

Join Franczek attorneys Kaitlin Atlas and Jared Costanzo for a discussion on recent amendments to the Part 226 special education regulations ..read more

This episode, Franczek attorneys Kaitlin Atlas and Amy Dickerson discuss top issues that Complaint Managers and Non-Discrimination Coordinators should be aware of in 2023, including recent and anticipated updates from the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights on Title IX, Section 504, and Title VI, and best practices for responding to reports of harassment or discrimination ..read more

Join us for another focused thirty-minute discussion on top issues administrators need to know on key legal topics for schools. In this episode, Franczek attorney Kaitlin Atlas will focus on IEP Best Practices and Ways to Avoid Due Process. We address the recent increase in due process requests state wide and provide best practice tips to keep your school district out of due process. Time will be reserved for audience questions ..read more

In this episode, Franczek attorneys Melissa Sobota and Caroline Kane focus on Collective Bargaining issues that school districts face, and how to navigate them. We cover best practices for labor relations as well as how to prepare for and handle the unique challenges Districts face in collective bargaining due to the current state of the economy as well as issues of worker burnout ..read more

Join Franczek attorneys Ares Dalianis, Michael Hernandez, and Scott Metcalf for a discussion on several important developments in property taxes and the impact on Illinois school districts. In this episode, they will cover recent legislative changes directly effecting school district business operations, the latest on property tax incentives and what you need to know about them, when to expect the second installment of Cook County property taxes, the latest goings on at the Property Tax Appeal Board and in the Circuit Court with valuation objections, and assessment trends in Coo ..read more

In this episode, we offer another focused thirty-minute discussion on top issues administrators need to know on key legal topics for schools. With the school year beginning and student registration under way, this discussion will focus on key issues surrounding student residency and homeless students. Join Franczek attorneys Kaitlin Atlas, Jared Costanzo, and Koga Ndikum-Moffor for a discussion of both the legal requirements and practical tips regarding student residency and homelessness ..read more

Join Franczek Partners Dana Fattore Crumley and Amy Dickerson for a podcast addressing frequently asked questions regarding school threat assessment procedures. All Illinois school districts are required to have a threat assessment procedure in place, and prior to the start of each school year must now file a copy of that procedure with a local law enforcement agency and the regional office of education (or the State Board of Education as applicable for Chicago Public Schools), along with a list identifying the members of the school district’s threat assessment team. Charter schools are also n ..read more