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ISBA Legal Services
Access to informed legal advice before a matter becomes a problem saves board members and administrators time, money, and headaches. Our legal staff provides consultation, information, and advice on issues arising anywhere from the boardroom to the classroom.
HOW WE HELP
Legal consultation & education
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On-Demand Expertise & Consultation
ISBA legal staff are available to answer phone calls and emails from school board members and authorized administrators seeking answers to legal questions.
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Workshops
ISBA sponsors legal workshops throughout the year on timely topics such as student due process and employee discharge, and convenes additional workshops as issues emerge.
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Purchase Legal Publications
Legal publications for sale through our Online Store include the Employee Discharge Manual and the Student Discipline Manual.
Visit the store
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Seminars
A full-day school law seminar twice a year (typically June and December) lets members learn about significant issues from experienced education attorneys. With IAPSS, ISBA also hosts an annual seminar on collective bargaining and labor relations.
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Presentations
ISBA legal staff can present at administrative in-service sessions, board meetings, board retreats, professional development workshops, conferences, study councils, university groups, and other education gatherings.
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Resource Library
Explore legal resources, manuals, and guidance in ISBA’s online Resource Library.
Explore Legal Resources
Contact
Lisa Tanselle
General Counsel
Julie Slavens
Senior Counsel/Director of Policy Services
Bre’Anna Donaldson
Staff Attorney