From concussion protocols and eligibility disputes to booster clubs and naming rights, school sports are not just about touchdowns and trophies – they are a minefield of legal issues that can impact students, families and schools alike. On this episode of the Legal Lunch Room, we explore the legal obligations schools have when it comes to student athletics. To coach us through these issues, we’re joined by education attorney Alyssa Hicks and Tom Duffy, Superintendent of Dallas School District. W...
Feb 12, 2025•34 min•Ep. 12
From concussion protocols and eligibility disputes to booster clubs and naming rights, school sports are not just about touchdowns and trophies – they are a minefield of legal issues that can impact students, families and schools alike. On our next episode of the Legal Lunch Room, we’ll explore the legal obligations schools have when it comes to student athletics. We hope you’ll tune in. Legal Lunch Room is a production of the KingSpry Education Law Practice Group. It is meant to be strictly inf...
Feb 06, 2025•37 sec•Ep. 12
Since its inception in 1972, Title IX has been a cornerstone of protection against sex-based discrimination in federally-funded educational institutions. On this episode, we welcome members of the KingSpry Investigations and Compliance Services Team, Brian Taylor and Taisha Tolliver-Duran, to explore the basics of Title IX, what changes under the latest update to the regulations, and how this evolving law is shaping rights, responsibilities and procedures within our education system. We hope you...
Nov 20, 2024•20 min•Ep. 11
Since its inception in 1972, Title IX has been a cornerstone of protection against sex-based discrimination in federally-funded educational institutions. On this episode, we welcome members of the KingSpry Investigations and Compliance Services Team,Brian Taylor and Taisha Tolliver-Duran, to explore the basics of Title IX, what changes occur under the latest update to the regulations, and how this evolving law is shaping rights, responsibilities and procedures within our education system. We hop...
Nov 19, 2024•38 sec•Ep. 11
Effective governance is the backbone of any school district, guiding everything from policy-making to community engagement. Whether you’re a board member, educator, or interested community member, understanding the intricacies of school board governance is essential for fostering an environment where students can thrive. In Part Two of this special conversation, we’ll be talking about the Sunshine Law, transparency, and good advice for new board members with our special guests, Michael Faccinett...
Oct 16, 2024•25 min•Ep. 10
Whether you’re a board member, educator, or interested community member, understanding the intricacies of school board governance is essential for fostering an environment where students can thrive. On this episode of the Legal Lunch Room, we’ll be continuing our conversation with special guests, Michael Faccinetto – school board president of the Bethlehem Area School District, Carol Facchiano - school board president of the Parkland School District and KingSpry’s Managing Partner, Jessica Moyer...
Oct 14, 2024•28 sec•Ep. 10
Effective governance is the backbone of any school district, guiding everything from policy-making to community engagement. Whether you’re a board member, educator, or interested community member, understanding the intricacies of school board governance is essential for fostering an environment where students can thrive. In Part One of this special conversation, we’ll be talking about the roles and responsibilities of school board members with our special guests, Michael Faccinetto of the Bethle...
Sep 18, 2024•35 min•Ep. 9
Effective governance is the backbone of any school district, guiding everything from policy-making to community engagement. Whether you’re a board member, educator, or interested community member, understanding the intricacies of school board governance is essential for fostering an environment where students can thrive. On this episode of the Legal Lunch Room, we’ll be talking about the role and responsibilities of school board members with our special guests, Michael Faccinetto of the Bethlehe...
Sep 17, 2024•30 sec•Ep. 9
In March, we had the rare opportunity to hear first-hand what’s happening in Harrisburg from the co-chairs of the Pennsylvania House Education Committee, State Representatives Peter Schweyer and Jesse Topper. Over lunch, the two gentlemen shared thoughts and answered questions from our local superintendents and school board presidents. On this special edition of the Legal Lunch Room, we will recap the issues discussed at the event and look at how these two men from opposite sides of the Commonwe...
Jun 05, 2024•27 min•Ep. 8
On March 22nd, KingSpry’s Education Law Practice Group welcomed the co-chairs of Pennsylvania’s House Education Committee, State Representative Peter Schweyer and State Representative Jesse Topper, for a legislative roundtable with our local school superintendents and board presidents. On this episode of the Legal Lunch Room, we’ll be recapping that conversation with KingSpry Education Chair Kristine Roddick. We hope you’ll tune in. Legal Lunch Room is a production of the KingSpry Education Law ...
May 30, 2024•26 sec•Ep. 8
Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is a hot topic for almost every industry these days, including education. What happens when students and teachers want to bring new technology into the classroom? What are the inherent risks with any new technology? Will AI change teaching and learning forever? On our next episode, we dive into the transformative role of artificial intelligence within educational institutions. We hope you’ll tune in! Be sure to Subscribe to the Legal Lunch ROOM wherever you get yo...
Mar 27, 2024•25 min•Ep. 7
Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is a hot topic for almost every industry these days, including education. What happens when students and teachers want to bring new technology into the classroom? What are the inherent risks with any new technology? Will AI change teaching and learning forever? On our next episode, we dive into the transformative role of artificial intelligence within educational institutions. We hope you’ll tune in! Be sure to Subscribe to the Legal Lunch ROOM wherever you get yo...
Mar 22, 2024•28 sec•Ep. 7
On November 6, Pennsylvania passed Act 26 of 2023, repealing a section of its Public School Code related to religious attire for teachers and sparking questions about the intersection of personal beliefs and the public learning environment. Employment attorney Liz Kelly and Easton Area School District Superintendent Tracy Piazza will be with us to discuss this new law and its implications for our schools. We hope you will tune in! Be sure to Subscribe to the Legal Lunch ROOM wherever you get you...
Feb 28, 2024•17 min•Ep. 6
Legal Lunch Room returns in February with a look at Pennsylvania Act 26 of 2023, which repealed a section of its Public School Code related to religious attire for teachers and sparking questions about the intersection of personal beliefs and the public learning environment. Employment attorney Liz Kelly and Easton Area School District Superintendent Tracy Piazza will be with us to discuss this new law and its implications for our schools. We hope you will tune in! Be sure to Subscribe to the Le...
Feb 20, 2024•31 sec•Ep. 6
How is disciplining a special education student different? What is involved in the process? Do you need to keep providing services if the student is suspended or expelled? On this episode, Special Education attorneys Rebecca Young and Alyssa Hicks, as well as Salisbury Township School District Director of Special Education Tracey Jacobi will be with us to discuss the intricacies of disciplining special education students. Legal Lunch Room is a production of the KingSpry Education Law Practice Gr...
Oct 25, 2023•23 min•Ep. 5
On this episode of the Legal Lunch Room , Special Education attorneys Rebecca Young and Alyssa Hicks, as well as Salisbury Township School District Director of Special Education Tracey Jacobi will be with us to discuss the intricacies of disciplining special education students. How is disciplining a special education student different? What is involved in the process? Do you need to keep providing services if the student is suspended or expelled? It should be an informative conversation. We hope...
Oct 20, 2023•41 sec•Ep. 5
As school leaders strive for transparency, effective communication becomes paramount. But it’s certainly not without challenges. From handling controversial topics to managing social media platforms, to establishing a positive relationship with traditional media outlets, school officials face numerous complexities when it comes to dealing with the media. On this episode of Legal Lunch Room, we’ll be diving into the world of media relations and its impact on schools.
Aug 30, 2023•35 min•Ep. 4
As school leaders strive for transparency, effective communication becomes paramount. But it’s certainly not without challenges. From handling controversial topics to managing social media platforms, to establishing a positive relationship with traditional media outlets, school officials face numerous complexities when it comes to dealing with the media. On this episode of Legal Lunch Room, we’ll be diving into the world of media relations and its impact on schools.
Aug 23, 2023•58 sec•Ep. 4
On this episode of the Legal Lunch Room, attorneys Jessica Moyer and Paige Gross of the KingSpry Law Firm, and Jennifer Holman, Superintendent of the Northwestern Lehigh School District, join hosts Jonathan Huerta and Rich Campbell to discuss what happens when schools get caught in the middle of a custody battle. From transportation, residency, and communication, to staff training and court orders, this episode covers what school leaders can do when these issues arise to protect their students a...
Mar 29, 2023•38 min•Ep. 3
On this episode of the Legal Lunch Room, attorneys Jessica Moyer and Paige Gross of the KingSpry Law Firm, and Jennifer Holman, Superintendent of the Northwestern Lehigh School District, join hosts Jonathan Huerta and Rich Campbell to discuss what happens when schools get caught in the middle of a custody battle. From transportation, residency, and communication, to staff training and court orders, this episode covers what school leaders can do when these issues arise to protect their students a...
Mar 22, 2023•45 sec•Ep. 3
Since the pandemic, most employers, including school districts, are having a hard time finding workers for open positions. As a result, many school districts are turning to private staffing companies. Historically, schools have used outsourced candidates for noninstructional positions such as bus drivers, food workers, and janitorial workers. However, more and more school districts are using outsourced teachers, including substitute teachers and special education teachers, to educate students. O...
Feb 15, 2023•32 min•Ep. 2
On our next episode of Legal Lunch Room, employment attorneys Avery Smith and Jody Mooney will be with us to discuss personnel shortages for school districts in the wake of covid-19. What happens if you need temporary workers for a position that is usually part of a bargaining unit? Also joining us will be Anthony Pidgeon, Director of Human Resources for Southern Lehigh School District, to discuss some of the practical concerns with school staffing.
Feb 13, 2023•36 sec•Ep. 2
On this episode of the Legal Lunch Room, school attorneys John Freund and Paige Gross join hosts Rich Campbell and Jonathan Huerta to discuss the effect of social media on student speech, in and out of the classroom, and Dr. Joseph Roy, Superintendent of the Bethlehem Area School District in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania shares some of the ways social media can either disrupt or bring together a school community.
Jan 11, 2023•33 min•Ep. 1
On our next episode of the Legal Lunch Room , hosts Rich Campbell and Jonathan Huerta welcome school attorneys John Freund and Paige Gross to discuss the effect of social media on student speech. Also on the program, Bethlehem Superintendent Dr Joseph Roy explains how to encourage positive social media use in a school environment. We hope you’ll tune in.
Jan 05, 2023•31 sec•Ep. 1
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