Subcontracting
What process must a school or municipal entity follow to subcontract support staff jobs historically performed by employees of a school or municipal entity to a private company?
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Understanding Teacher Salaries in Pennsylvania and the Problems of the Salary Schedule
An overview of the current teacher salary schedule model in Pennsylvania.
How Long Does a Student “Stay-Put” While the Parents and District Dispute an IEP?
How should a "stay-put" placement be observed when a due process complaint is in motion?
FERPA vs. HIPAA
What to Do When Faced with a FERPA Request for Educational Records That Includes Nursing Notes
John Audi Addresses Pennsylvania Association of Intermediate Units
John Audi addressed a Human Resources and Business Administrator’s Conference for the Pennsylvania Association of Intermediate Units.
Consent vs. Notice Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
A frequent area of discussion amongst public school special education personnel is the concept of parental consent versus parental notice: each carry a separate distinct legal significance.
Superintendents Relieved of their Duties to Review Portfolios for Home Schooled Students
Recent legislation significantly changes public schools' obligation and ability to monitor student home education programs.
COPPA and Educational Websites
What is the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act and how does it apply to your school entity?
Attorneys Andrew Faust and Thomas Warner Presenters at Exceptional Children Conference
Andrew Faust and Thomas Warner served as faculty members at the 2014 “Exceptional Children Conference,” co-hosted by the Pennsylvania Bar Institute and Pennsylvania Bar Association Legal Services for Exceptional Children Committee.
LITIGATION CORNER: 3 Things to Remember if You Are Being Deposed
If you are a high level school administrator or school board member, it is very likely that you will eventually be required to give a deposition.