School Officials’ Role in Parental Disputes
- June 3, 2022
- Geoffrey Lacy
- Legal Updates
It is not uncommon for students’ parents to try and put school districts and their staff in the middle of custody...
Code of Ethics for Local Public Officials
- May 17, 2022
- Shana Lewis
- Legal Updates
The Wisconsin Statutes establish standards of ethical conduct for all of local public officials, including school board members, school district administrators,...
Delinquent Taxes Can Be A Basis For Teacher License Revocation
- May 3, 2022
- admin
- Legal Updates
Under Wisconsin Statute sections 115.31(6m) and 73.0301(2)(b), the Department of Public Instruction (“DPI”) is required to revoke a teaching license if the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (“DOR”) certifies...
2022 Spring Election Recounts
- April 13, 2022
- Shana Lewis
- Legal Updates
The 2022 spring election resulted in a number of elections decided by only a few votes. Consequently, it is expected that...
The Ability of a Governing Body to Publicly Censure / Reprimand Members of the Governing Body
- April 5, 2022
- Tony Renning
- Legal Updates
On March 24, 2022, the United States Supreme Court issued a unanimous Decision in Houston Community College System v. Wilson, 595...
Public School Student Regular Open Enrollment Reminders
- March 22, 2022
- Laura Pedersen
- Legal Updates
The Public School Student Regular Open Enrollment application period for the 2022-23 school year opened on February 7, 2022, and will...