Aug 6, 2008
Tueth Keeney attorneys, Merry Rhoades and Laura Hemmer, conducted a two day in-service for educators in South Macoupin County. The in-service took place on August 5th and August 6th, 2008, and provided Back-to-School information on the Ins and Outs of Compliance with IDEA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Merry and Laura specifically focused on writing a defensible IEP, the disciplining of a special education student, responding to parent provided evaluations, and response to intervention. Minimizing legal
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Jun 6, 2008
Merry Rhoades, Tueth Keeney partner and shareholder, held a special education in-service for Mid-State Special Education Joint Agreement on June 6, 2008. The presentation was held at the Taylorville Extension Office and was titled Special Education In-Service: Special Education Discipline, Residency, Class Size and Workload Regulations, and Initial Evaluations. The presentation was broken down into sections addressing topics such as Discipline and the Special Education Student: A Practical Guide; Residency and Responsibility for Payment for Special Education Services – Are
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May 15, 2008
Tueth Keeney partner, Merry Rhoades spoke to Murphysboro Community Unit School District No. 186 Supervisors regarding Investigating Claims of Misconduct in Schools. On May 15, 2008, Merry outlined potential situations necessitating investigation, potential sources of liability, and the power of the school district to investigate misconduct. Minimizing legal risks to its clients is an important focus of Tueth Keeney. To minimize a client’s legal risks, Tueth Keeney attorneys often present in-services for its clients. Tueth Keeney is proud of its
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Mar 6, 2008
Tueth Keeney partners Merry Rhoades and D. Shane Jones were speakers at the Illinois Association of School Boards – Egyptian Division’s Semi-Annual Conference and Dinner Meeting on March 6, 2008. The Illinois Association of School Boards is a voluntary organization of local boards of education dedicated to strengthening the public schools through local citizen control. Merry and Shane discussed the future of collective bargaining. They specifically focused on what types of new issues and topics were likely to be brought
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Feb 28, 2008
Tueth Keeney shareholder Merry C. Rhoades was a featured speaker at the Illinois Association of School Boards – Shawnee Division’s Semi-Annual Conference and Dinner Meeting held on February 28, 2008. The Illinois Association of School Boards is a voluntary organization of local boards of education dedicated to strengthening the public schools through local citizen control. Merry was asked to speak on School District Reorganization Options. Current Illinois law allows several different options for school districts to reorganize. Merry covered these
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Feb 19, 2008
On February 19, 2008, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit entered an order summarily affirming the Order of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, which entered summary judgment in favor of the City of St. Charles School District. Tueth Keeney attorneys, Celynda Brasher and Michelle Basi defended the school district in this matter. Plaintiff claimed that the District
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Feb 19, 2008
On February 19, 2008, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit entered an order summarily affirming the Order of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, which entered summary judgment in favor of the City of St. Charles School District. Tueth Keeney attorneys, Celynda Brasher and Michelle Basi defended the school district in this matter. Plaintiff claimed that the District discriminated
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Feb 1, 2008
Tueth Keeney education attorneys, Merry Rhoades and Laura Hemmer spent February 1, 2008 speaking with the faculty of Roxana Community Unit School District No. 1 regarding the Family Education Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) and Social Networks. Minimizing legal risks to its clients is an important focus of Tueth Keeney. To minimize a client’s legal risks, Tueth Keeney attorneys often present in-services for its clients. Tueth Keeney is proud of its commitment to the advising and educating of school administrators
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Jan 17, 2008
Tueth Keeney School law attorneys are often in demand for their expertise and legal insight. On January 17, 2008, Tom Tueth spoke to approximately 50 members of the Missouri Bar at a CLE program titled “Current Issues for Lawyers, Legislators and Lobbyists.” The half-day program was held in Jefferson City and covered topics such as Campaign Finance and Lobbying, Advising Political Subdivision on Conflicts of Interest and Other Issues, and Recent Changes to the Code of Professional Conduct for Lawyers.
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Jan 15, 2008
On January 15, 2008, the Honorable Judge Noce of the United States District Court of the Eastern District of Missouri granted summary judgment in favor of Tueth Keeney client Parkway School District and dismissed the plaintiff’s case against the District. Tueth Keeney attorneys, Margaret Hesse and Michelle Basi had been defending the district in this matter in which the plaintiff argued that the District discriminated against him
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Laura E. Hemmer
Merry Rhoades
Celynda L. Brasher
Michelle H. Basi
Margaret A. Hesse