Oct 25, 2016
The following Tueth, Keeney, Cooper, Mohan & Jackstadt attorneys were authors of the School Law 2016 Cumulative Supplement published by The Missouri Bar: Melanie Gurley Keeney, Michelle Hammond Basi, Lisa Berns, Celynda Brasher, Margaret Hesse, Shane Jones, Kameron Murphy and Katherine Nash. Melanie Gurley Keeney, a founding Shareholder of Tueth, Keeney, Cooper, Mohan & Jackstadt, P.C. , practices in the areas of Employment, Immigration, and Education law. Melanie represents institutions of higher education, corporations and individuals in immigration law matters,
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May 16, 2016
As you have undoubtedly heard by now, on Friday, May 13, 2016, the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and the Office for Civil Rights of the Department of Education (“OCR”) issued joint guidance for schools regarding the treatment of transgender students in the educational environment. The “Dear Colleague” Letter, which is only eight pages long (with nineteen pages of examples from the Office of Safe and Healthy Students), clarifies and confirms the position that the Departments
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Mar 31, 2016
Celynda L. Brasher gave a presentation entitled “The Top Ten Things Effective Administrators Do” at the MASA/MOASPA Spring Conference on March 31, 2016. She also attended the MASA Awards Dinner on March 30, 2016. Tueth Keeney is pleased to serve as a sponsor for the Dinner at each Spring Conference. Celynda L. Brasher is a founding shareholder of the firm. She practices in the areas of education, litigation, and labor and employment law. Celynda represents
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Nov 2, 2015
Celynda Brasher will be providing a break-out session, entitled, “We”™ve Been Hacked!,” at the Central Office Administrators conference, sponsored by the Missouri Association of School Administrators, on November 2, 2015. Participants will receive information about legal and practical responses to hacking, and tips for preventing technological invasions in the first place. The exact time and location will be decided and publicized by MASA and on our website. Celynda L. Brasher is a founding shareholder of
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Oct 23, 2015
Melanie Gurley Keeney and Kate Nash will be presenting to the National School Boards 2015 School Law Practice Seminar for the Council of School Attorneys on October 23, 2015. Their presentation on Sexual Harassment in the Workplace ““ The Do’s, Don’ts and Defenses of Handling Sexual Harassment Claims will focus on the often-complicated legal and practical aspects of sexual harassment claims in the workplace, including investigations, responding to charges of discrimination, and issues related to litigating such claims. They
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Oct 21, 2015
Mike Curry, Amy Clendennen, Michelle Basi, and Mollie Mohan recently gave presentations for the Missouri Council of School Administrator’s Focus On Series in various locations throughout Missouri, including Sedalia, Jefferson City, and Troy. These attorneys presented on “First Amendment and Social Media” and “Evaluation, Remediation, and Termination of Certified and Non-Certified Employees.” Michael J. Curry practices primarily in the areas of school law, school litigation, and labor and employment law. He represents school districts throughout Missouri with
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Oct 1, 2015
Celynda Brasher will be giving a breakout session at the Missouri School Boards Association Board Secretaries Workshop on October 1, 2015. The session is entitled Preventing Fraud in the Central Office, and will address legal and practical issues in fraud prevention ““ including discussions regarding best practices and lessons learned. More information will be available from MSBA and on this website. Celynda L. Brasher is a founding shareholder of the firm. She practices in the
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Jul 21, 2015
On June 25, 2015, Amy Clendennen was elected to serve as a member of the Missouri Securities Investment Program (MOSIP) Board of Directors. MOSIP is a comprehensive cash management program for school districts, municipalities, and other political subdivisions and offers its participants a professionally managed portfolio with competitive money market rates. Founded in 1991 by the Missouri School Boards”™ Association, MOSIP allows school districts to invest funds at interest rates typically reserved only for large, institutional investors. Amy will serve
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Jun 15, 2015
Margaret Hesse and Celynda Brasher will be giving presentations to the Missouri Association of School Personnel Administrators at the Annual Fall Conference on September 2, 2015. Celynda will address diversity, hotline reports, and teacher work hours, and Margaret will discuss recent developments regarding the Affordable Care Act. Additional information will be available through MOASPA and on this website. Margaret A. Hesse primarily practices in the areas of education law, employment law, and litigation. She has represented school
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Jun 1, 2015
The Firm has been selected to participate in the Missouri Council of School Administrator’s Focus On Series during the fall of 2015. Michelle Basi, Amy Clendennen, and Celynda Brasher have been asked by MCSA to spearhead the presentations ““ “First Amendment and Social Media” and “Evaluation, Remediation, and Termination of Certified and Non-Certified Employees” ““ at various sites throughout the state. More information about the presentations, as well as dates and locations, will be published by MCSA and
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Celynda L. Brasher
Kate L. Nash
Lisa J. Berns
Margaret A. Hesse
Melanie Gurley Keeney
Michelle H. Basi
Mollie G. Mohan