Thrun Law Firm Webinar – 2020 Title IX Regulations Comprehensive Training

Thrun attorneys will present this webinar on the latest Title IX regulations.

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Thrun Labor Webinar Series – An Employee Discipline & Nonrenewal Overview

Join Thrun attorneys for the 2025 Labor and Employment Webinar Series. All sessions are held from 9:00am – 10:30am ET.

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MASA Region 7

Lisa Swem will present a School Law Update.

Tuesdays with Thrun Webinars – Day 1

Tuesday, April 22

8:30am - 9:35am - Employee Accommodations - presented by Dan Martin, Piotr Matusiak, and Cathleen Dooley

Employees frequently request workplace accommodations, including for disability, pregnancy, and religion related reasons. Thrun attorneys will provide guidance when facing employee accommodation issues and meeting legal obligations.

9:45am - 10:50am - Responding to Unlawful Harassment Complaints - Student Edition - presented by Rob Dietzel and Jennifer Starlin

Compliance with federal and state law as well as Board Policy can help reduce legal exposure for schools when responding to unlawful harassment complaints. Student-related unlawful harassment investigations can get complicated quickly. Thrun attorneys will walk through the legal standards schools must use when responding to a complaint involving a student, as well as provide practical guidance on addressing common concerns from student removal to student investigations.

11:00am - 12:00pm - Prevailing Wage Nuts & Bolts - presented by Chris Iamarino and Piotr Matusiak

Prevailing wage: Let's hammer out the details. Join Thrun attorneys as they discuss when the law applies, outline key exceptions, and detail what school officials need to do to ensure compliance.

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Metro Bureau

Thrun Attorneys will present "Special Education Discipline".

Thrun Law Firm Webinar – 2020 Title IX Regulations Comprehensive Training

Thrun attorneys will present this webinar on the latest Title IX regulations.

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MSBO Annual Conference

April 29, 2025

8:35am - 9:20am: Dan Martin and Jennifer Starlin will present a Legal Update.
8:45am - 9:45am: Ryan Nicholson will present “A Year in the Life of a School Business Official: From Budget Hearings to Election Deadlines”.
1:15pm - 4:30pm: Christopher Iamarino will present “Bonding/Borrowing/Investing”.
2:15pm - 3:00pm: Tim Gardner, Jr., will present “Current Trends from the Bargaining Table”.
2:30pm - 3:15pm: Ryan Nicholson and Kelly Bowman will present “Legal Aspects of AI in Technology”.
2:35pm - 3:05pm: Fredric Heidemann will present “Investing and Arbitrage”.

April 30, 2025

9:20am - 10:20am: Ryan Nicholson will present “Dealing with Boosters and Activity Funds in Your District”.
9:20am - 10:20am: Dan Martin and Erin Walz will present a Legal Update.
9:20am - 10:20am: MaryJo Banasik will present “Employee Evaluations: The Who and the What!”
9:20am - 10:20am: Katie Broaddus will present “Breaking Up is Hard to Do”.
9:20am - 10:20am: Kirk Herald and Mackenzie Flynn will present “Competitive Bidding 101”.
10:20am - 12:20pm: Ryan Nicholson will present “Technology Policies”.
10:40am - 11:40am: Ian Koffler and Mackenzie Flynn will present “Bond Issuance 101”.

May 1, 2025

8:20am - 9:20am: Phil Clark will present “Clarifying Widespread Misunderstandings in School Construction”.
8:20am - 9:20am: Mike Gresens will present “Getting to Know the L-4029: Setting Millage and Renewing Millage”.
8:20am - 9:20am: Ian Koffler will present “Bond Financing: Best Practices for Districts”
8:20am - 9:20am: Ray Davis will present “Collective Bargaining: Innovations and Advanced Strategies”.
8:20am - 9:20am: Rob Dietzel and Piotr Matusiak will present “Pupil Accounting Update on Rules and Regulations”.
9:40am - 10:40am: Ryan Murray will present “What is the ‘Employment File’ Anyway?”.
1:15pm - 1:45pm: Cathleen Dooley will present “FMLA and ADA Overlap”.
1:15pm - 1:45pm: Piotr Matusiak will present “ESTA Basics for Payroll”.
2:00pm - 2:30pm: Dan Martin will present "Human Resources Investigations".

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Tuesdays with Thrun Webinars – Day 2

Tuesday, May 6

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

8:30am - 9:35am - Hiring and Onboarding Practices - presented by Katie Broaddus, Kelly Bowman, and Austin Munroe

The competitive labor market and frequent employee turnover present many challenges for schools to attract top talent and integrate new hires smoothly into the school organization. Thrun attorneys will cover best practices and highlight key steps for the employee hiring and onboarding process.

9:45am - 10:50am - Schools of Choice - presented by Michele Eaddy and Cathleen Dooley

ABC, it’s as easy as 105c? Schools of Choice in Michigan may seem confusing, but it doesn’t need to be. Join Thrun attorneys as we break down common misconceptions and pitfalls for enrolling non-resident students under both 105 and 105c.

11:00am - 12:00pm - Construction Delivery Methods: A Guide to Structuring Your Next Project - presented by Kirk Herald and Kelly Bowman

Plan your next construction project with confidence. Thrun attorneys will explore various construction project delivery methods, providing school officials with legal considerations and practical guidance for selecting the best method for their project, including a discussion on the new design-build legislation.

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MASA Region 6

Lisa Swem will present a School Law Update.

Thrun Labor Webinar Series – Vital Labor Issues Review: Employee Speech, Wage & Hour, Personnel Files, Background Checks, Incompatibility of Public Offices, and More!

Join Thrun attorneys for the 2025 Labor and Employment Webinar Series. All sessions are held from 9:00am – 10:30am ET.

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Tuesdays with Thrun Webinars – Day 3

Tuesday, May 20

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

8:30am - 9:35am - Health Insurance Best Practices - presented by Ray Davis, Ryan Murray, and MaryJo Banasik

Schools grapple with numerous challenges when navigating the complex and often contentious landscape of employee health insurance. Thrun attorneys will provide an overview of the considerations and strategies to consider when handling employee health insurance issues, as well as help you prepare for negotiations to respond to and develop applicable bargaining proposals.

9:45am - 10:50am - SRO FAQs - presented by Jessie McNamara and Erin Walz

School resource officers provide schools throughout Michigan both security and comfort. Unfortunately, navigating their roles as school officials and police officers can lead to questions ranging from constitutional concerns to FERPA compliance. Join us as we run through the most common questions we receive regarding your school resource officers.

11:00am - 12:00pm - Navigating Everyday Expenditures from the Business Office - presented by Ryan Nicholson and Mackenzie Flynn

From student scholarships to employee recognitions and athletic banquets to employee housing, Thrun attorneys will outline the rules for permissible expenditures and take a close look at common missteps.

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Thrun Law Firm Webinar – 2020 Title IX Regulations Comprehensive Training

Thrun attorneys will present this webinar on the latest Title IX regulations.

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Policy Implementation Meetings

In these free, virtual meetings, Thrun attorneys will review their respective areas of expertise within the Thrun Policy Manual.

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Thrun Labor Webinar Series – Employee Leave Rundown: FMLA, ADA, & Contractual Leaves

Join Thrun attorneys for the 2025 Labor and Employment Webinar Series. All sessions are held from 9:00am – 10:30am ET.

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Policy Implementation Meetings

In these free, virtual meetings, Thrun attorneys will review their respective areas of expertise within the Thrun Policy Manual.

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Thrun Labor Webinar Series – Employee Evaluations: What You Need to Know

Join Thrun attorneys for the 2025 Labor and Employment Webinar Series. All sessions are held from 9:00am – 10:30am ET.

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Thrun Labor Webinar Series – CBA Summary: Grievances & Collective Bargaining

Join Thrun attorneys for the 2025 Labor and Employment Webinar Series. All sessions are held from 9:00am – 10:30am ET.

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Policy Implementation Meetings

In these free, virtual meetings, Thrun attorneys will review their respective areas of expertise within the Thrun Policy Manual.

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