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What Is in There? Understanding Pre-Bond Agreements

April 27, 2026

As schools begin planning for bond elections to finance large construction projects, architectural or construction management firms may offer pre-bond agreements. These agreements can provide valuable guidance in planning, estimating costs, and preparing for bond elections and projects, but they...

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Is Your Substitute Teacher Entitled to a Permanent Position?

April 20, 2026

As the school year winds down, we remind school officials of Revised School Code (RSC) Section 1236 and how it affects a substitute teacher’s rights to continued employment, compensation, and fringe benefits. The Michigan Court of Appeals has interpreted “substitute teacher” to mean, for...

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Dancing Around Legal Landmines: Prom Guidance

April 13, 2026

Prom season is fast approaching – along with a myriad of related legal issues. To navigate those concerns, school officials should be aware of the following best practices to ensure a successful celebration.

Attendance

Attending prom is a privilege, not...

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Tuesdays with Thrun Webinars - Day 2

Thrun attorneys will present a series of 1-hour webinars that are free of charge and only available to Thrun retainer clients.

8:30am – 9:35am: “Hot Topics in Public Bargaining: Tenure Cases, MERC Update, & More”
9:45am – 10:50am: “Student Discipline 101 – Back to Basics for Administrators”
11:00am – 12:00pm: “Election Planning and Strategies”

April 28, 2026

Thrun Labor Webinar Series – Employee Disability & Religious Accommodations

Join Thrun attorneys for Day #2 of the 2026 Labor and Employment Webinar Series from 9:00am – 10:30am ET.

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May 6, 2026

Tuesdays with Thrun Webinars - Day 3

Thrun attorneys will present a series of 1-hour webinars that are free of charge and only available to Thrun retainer clients.

8:30am – 9:35am: “Managing your District’s Personnel Files”
9:45am – 10:50am: “First Amendment Tightrope – Student Activism, Threats, and Social Media”
11:00am – 12:00pm: “School Contracting 101”

May 12, 2026