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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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Digital Accessibility: Time to Level Up

April 6, 2026

Michigan schools are entering a new era of digital accessibility. The Department of Justice recently issued a final rule (Rule) under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) setting technical accessibility standards for school websites and mobile applications. Understanding the Rule’s...

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Events

MSBO Annual Conference

April 21, 2026

April 21, 2026

Thrun Law Firm Webinar – 2020 Title IX Regulations Comprehensive Training

This comprehensive training on the 2020 Title IX regulations will satisfy the training requirements for Title IX Coordinators, Investigators, Decision-Makers, and Appeals Officers in the Title IX Grievance Process.

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April 22, 2026

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