2024 MTSBA’s Virtual Back-to-School Legal Primer Agenda
Sponsored by MTSUIP - No fee to attend!
Series of three Tuesdays: September 10, 17, 24, 2024 - 1:00-3:00 pm
Join us live via Zoom each week or watch the video recordings on your own time!
Video links will be posted a few days after each session.
September 10, 2024 – Live presentation 1-3 pm
Student rights and responsibilities: During this session, we will discuss student rights and district expectations of students.
Family rights and engagement. We will also discuss the rights and engagement of families in the education of their children and providing information about educational opportunities within the district.
September 17, 2024 – Live presentation 1-3 pm
Staff Recruitment/Effective Hiring Practices: During this session, we will discuss recruitment strategies and hiring practices to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
The Employment Relationship: This session will focus on how schools can effectively manage their risk when it comes to the employment relationship. This starts with a firm understanding of the nuances in the employment relationship from start to end.
September 24, 2024 – Live presentation 1-3 pm
Efficiency and Transparency in District Operations: During this session, we will discuss both efficiencies and transparency in day-to-day district operations. This will include compliance with district processes, chains of communications, and ensuring transparency with families and community members.
Ethics and Conflicts of Interest for District Officials and Employees: This session will also include a discussion of the ethical requirements for trustees and school employees. We will also discuss how to legally and effectively manage conflicts of interest in district operations and decisions.
Disclaimer: Montana School Boards Association (MTSBA) has designed these materials to provide helpful information regarding topics and best practices on issues concerning the administration and governance of Montana K-12 public schools. These materials are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. MTSBA does not intend nor should these materials be construed to constitute the rendering of any legal advice. Should the recipient of these materials desire legal advice on any of the topics or information contained herein, MTSBA recommends that the recipient make a specific request for legal advice.