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Employee Protections Related to Board Meetings

Richard F. Verstegen
FormatSelf-Paced | On-Demand
Sessions3
Per session60 Minutes
CertificateIncluded

Aggressive and hostile interactions by unruly parents and outsiders can lead to crippling burnout, decreased morale, and even staff turnover. This toxic environment not only harms your employees but also hinders your school's ability to provide a quality education. These individuals employ personal attacks, excessive complaints, and bypassing established channels to directly target school board members. Over the last several years, nearly 90 incidents have been reported across 30 states and 15 counties, prompting school officials and parents to consider the threats serious enough to notify law enforcement.

Join a community of educators committed to creating safe and nurturing learning environments. This webinar is your opportunity to invest in your own professional growth and become a champion for your staff. Don't let an unruly community dictate your school's agenda. Register now for this essential webinar and gain the tools you need to restore order and protect your team.

 

What We'll Cover

Course Outline

  • Understand how to recognize certain acts by parents as inappropriate behavior and how to address such complaints.
  • Learn about how to address such inappropriate conduct under district policy, including using chain of command policies and visitor policies.
  • Understand the legal implications of inappropriate behavior, including parent claims to due process or a right to education, First Amendment implications, and defamation.
  • Consider various strategies for inappropriate behavior, including issuing letters banning parents from school property, seeking restraining orders, or seeking law enforcement involvement.

Meet the Expert

Richard F. Verstegen

Richard F. Verstegen

For over twenty years, Richard "Rick" Verstegen has served as a lead attorney and trusted partner for educational institutions. As a partner with Boardman & Clark LLP, he advises clients on a wide range of complex legal issues, including contract negotiations, labor relations, employment law, Title IX, and governance. He has established close partnerships with his clients, developing creative solutions that address legal challenges while supporting the institution's core objectives.

Rick's extensive experience includes representing clients on matters before the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, the Wisconsin Equal Rights Division, and the Wisconsin Supreme Court. He frequently provides training for state and national organizations, such as the Wisconsin Association of School Boards, and has authored numerous publications for legal and educational associations. Prior to entering private practice, he also worked in the University of Wisconsin Athletic Department on NCAA compliance issues.

Who Should Attend?

  • District administrators
  • Principals assistant
  • Principals
  • Superintendents
  • School Board Members
  • Human resources directors
  • Student services directors
  • Other K-12 administrators

Training Includes

The Employee Protections Related to Board Meetings course includes the following:

Two Year Course Access

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  • Course access for 2 full years
  • All live sessions include access to the on-demand recording post live session

Class Experience

Live sessions are small and focused to support questions and discussion. Self-paced on-demand courses allow you to move through the material on your own schedule.

Resources

Downloadable course materials to support learning

Attendance Certificate

All sessions include an Attendance Certificate

$150.00