EdCounsel Insights
This podcast features host Duane Martin and other members of the EdCounsel team, who provide the latest updates on legal issues facing Missouri public schools. In each episode, the host will take a current legal topic and provide practical insights into how to manage the legal risks and compliance issues related to that topic. In January 2014, four school attorneys left the school law practice at former firms to found a completely different type of law firm – one whose sole purpose is to serve Missouri public school districts. EdCounsel is now a team of 12 attorneys who are dedicated to public schools and public school leaders.
EdCounsel Insights
Episode 62: The School Board's Role in Student Discipline
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As student misconduct increases in frequency and severity this fall, many school board members are questioning their role in discipline matters. In this episode, Duane dives into an often-overlooked aspect of student discipline: the critical responsibilities of the school board. He discusses how boards establish policies, determine procedures, and make final decisions on student discipline, shedding light on their influence in shaping a safe and supportive school environment. Join us for this discussion of the school board's vital role in addressing student behavior.