Publications Newsletters: School District ArticlesOttosen, Britz, Kelly, Cooper & Gilbert - Illinois Law Firm Representing Municipalities : Newsletters : School District ArticlesNew legislation deters outsourcing by school districtsLegal Insights for School Districts (Spring 2008) - by Matt RoeschleySeventh Circuit rules on FMLA leave for substance abuse treatmentLegal Insights for School Districts (Spring 2008) - by David ZafiratosRecent decision muddies the water concerning the protection of closed session tapes Legal Insights for School Districts (Spring 2008) - by Matt RoeschleySchool employee dismissals: A PrimerLegal Insights for School Districts (Winter 2008) - by Maureen Anichini Lemon New 403(b) regulations create greater responsibility for school districts Legal Insights for School Districts (Winter 2008) - by David ZafiratosSchools can suppress student speech that encourages illegal drug useLegal Insights for School Districts (Fall 2007) - by Graham LiccardiSpecial education parents given green light to sue school without attorney representationLegal Insights for School Districts (Fall 2007) - by Maureen Anichini LemonSupreme Court’s latest step to end race discrimination in schoolsLegal Insights for School Districts (Fall 2007) - by Vicki JohnsonReport cards and transcripts for students with disabilities: Complying with Section 504, Title II and IDEALegal Insights for School Districts (Spring 2007) - by Matt RoeschleyIllinois Supreme Court revises its July 2006 opinion and expands the definition of willful and wanton tort immunity exclusionLegal Insights for School Districts (Spring 2007) - by Ericka J. ThomasSeventh Circuit limits First Amendment protection for teachers’ in-class speechLegal Insights for School Districts (Spring 2007) - by David ZafiratosHigh school basketball players allege First Amendment violationLegal Insights for School Districts (Winter 2007) - by David ZafiratosCourt allows discovery of closed session audiotape in federal lawsuitLegal Insights for School Districts (Winter 2007) - by Matt RoeschleyThree standards of analysis in student speech mattersLegal Insights for School Districts (Winter 2007) - by Maureen Anichini LemonRecent amendments to principal reclassification provision raise questionsLegal Insights for School Districts (Winter 2007) - by Matt RoeschleyIllinois General Assembly amends processing of discrimination chargesLegal Insights for School Districts (Winter 2007) - by Shawn P. FlahertyNew State legislation affecting schoolsLegal Insights for School Districts (Summer 2006) - by Paul E. HaidleIllinois Supreme Court rethinks limited immunity Legal Insights for School Districts (Summer 2006) - by Paul E. HaidleNew requirements for school safety inspectionsLegal Insights for School Districts (Summer 2006) - by Donald L. PottsPreparing your school district for possible avian influenza crisisLegal Insights for School Districts (Spring 2006) - by Diane E. ElliottCourt considers student discipline for website contentLegal Insights for School Districts (Spring 2006) - by Judith MillerIllinois Fire Chiefs Association “Calls for your Plans”Legal Insights for School Districts (Spring 2006)The time has come for school wellness policiesLegal Insights for School Districts (Winter 2006) - by Amanda KnisleySeventh Circuit clarifies procedural due process requirements for standard suspensionsLegal Insights for School Districts (Winter 2006) - by Diane E. ElliottU. S. Supreme Court weighs in on the issue of burden of proof in special education casesLegal Insights for School Districts (Winter 2006) - by Diane E. ElliottAEDs in Illinois schoolsLegal Insights for School Districts (Fall 2005) - by Dan FreyRecent Open Meetings Act case reflects heightened scrutiny over closed sessionsLegal Insights for School Districts (Fall 2005) - by Amanda KnisleyFreedom of Information Act exemption for personnel files definedLegal Insights for School Districts (Fall 2005) - by Donald L. PottsIDEA ’04 Requires New Special Education PracticesLegal Insights for School Districts (Spring 2005) - by Maureen Anichini LemonSeventh Circuit finds pre-termination hearing procedures inadequateLegal Insights for School Districts (Spring 2005) - by Marc ZarlengoAlly or partner in crime? The Public Works Contract Change Order ActLegal Insights for School Districts (Fall 2004) - by D.J. EvansThe First Amendment and elementary schools: Do kindergartner students have free speech rights?Legal Insights for School Districts (Fall 2004) - by Marc ZarlengoOutside literature poses First Amendment quandary for schoolsLegal Insights for School Districts (Fall 2004) - by Marc ZarlengoSuccessful educational fund tax rate increase not as successful as hopedLegal Insights for School Districts (Summer 2004) - by Maureen Anichini LemonEthics Reform enacted by General AssemblyLegal Insights for School Districts (Summer 2004) - by Anthony M. PeccarelliMeeting the policy requirements of “persistently dangerous schools” under NCLBALegal Insights for School Districts (Summer 2004) - by Peter KingConfidentiality Act & Tort Immunity Act apply when addressing bullying issuesLegal Insights for School Districts (Summer 2004) - by Marc ZarlengoThe Pledge and the dilemma faced by public schoolsLegal Insights for School Districts (Winter 2004) - by Celeste M. WalkerFederal regulations governing the academic assessment of children with the most significant cognitive disabilities soon to be amendedLegal Insights for School Districts (Winter 2004) - by Maureen Anichini Lemon School property acquired by condemnationLegal Insights for School Districts (Winter 2004) - by Paula Tipton Wallin Asbestos issues for school districtsLegal Insights for School Districts (Winter 2004) - by Peter M. KingFailure to follow drug policy results in expulsion being overturnedLegal Insights for School Districts (Fall 2003) - by Liz WiebkingThe use of email under Illinois' "Sunshine Laws"Legal Insights for School Districts (Fall 2003) - by Donald L. PottsWhich student fees should be waived?Legal Insights for School Districts (Fall 2003) - by Maureen Anichini Lemon - return to top of page-
