Spring Legal Lab

Hands-on experiences using case studies and actual events (same content as April 10).

What Are The Topics?

Student Discipline 

When do students cross the line from personal rights to school discipline?

• What factors must schools consider when AI is involved in potential issues of student discipline (e.g., academic integrity, Good Conduct Rule violations, etc.)
• What are the practical and regulatory considerations when considering discipline for a student with a disability?
• What connections to the school are needed when considering discipline of a student for off-campus behavior?
• What rights do students and parents/guardians have to review surveillance video and other school records during a disciplinary proceeding or incident that results in student discipline? 
• What are some of the important considerations relating to student possession, use, or display of weapons?

Staff Improvement and Discipline

Statutory, Constitutional, Policy, Contractual, and Regulatory Considerations

• What are important considerations and requirements when utilizing intensive assistance for staff improvement (e.g., awareness periods, timeline, options for use of IA, etc.)
• How to approach allegations of staff misuse or abuse of alcohol and/or controlled substances, whether off or on campus.
• What are considerations regarding staff interaction with students?
• What should or should not be shared when a prospective employer is performing a reference check regarding a current employee?
• How to handle disagreements or complaints involving multiple staff members. 
• When does staff member speech cross the line?

Facilitator: Matt Carver, J.D., SAI

Licensure renewal credit: learn your options for earning credit.

Registration fee: $125 for SAI members, $250 for non-members. All participants are required to register.

Cancellation/refund policy: Registrants are responsible for full payment unless cancellation is received at least three business days in advance of the event. Email SAI or call 515-267-1115 to let us know if you're unable to attend.