Posts by Saveon Grenell
Board Meetings Under COVID-19
Due to the global pandemic of COVID-19, school districts and governmental entities across the State of Wisconsin have either closed completely or are operating in a limited capacity. This closure has called into question how governing boards should operate as it relates to complying with Open Meetings Law. Under Open Meetings Law, “all meetings of…
Read MoreGuidance for School Districts Related to Travel and Public Events in Light of the Coronavirus
With Spring Break around the corner and the recent rise in concerns surrounding the coronavirus, this Legal Update will provide guidance to school districts in handling student and staff travel, in addition to other district operations that may be affected by COVID-19. This Legal Update is based on currently available information and best practices, and…
Read MoreCensorship at the Schoolhouse Gate: Dress Code and First Amendment Implications
Imagine a student comes to school wearing a t-shirt that depicts a firearm or other weapons, in violation of the school’s dress code. Can you require the student to remove or cover the t-shirt? Is the student subject to discipline if he or she refuses? Does it make a difference what specifically is written and/or…
Read MoreU.S. Department of Labor Issues Final Overtime Rule
Today the United States Department of Labor announced a final rule regarding executive, administrative, and professional employees who are exempt from the overtime and minimum wage requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The end result of these new rules is that an estimated 1.3 million American workers will become eligible for overtime pay under…
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