As schools begin planning for bond elections to finance large construction projects, architectural or construction management firms may offer pre-bond…

As the school year winds down, we remind school officials of Revised School Code (RSC) Section 1236 and how it…

Prom season is fast approaching – along with a myriad of related legal issues. To navigate those concerns, school officials…

Michigan schools are entering a new era of digital accessibility. The Department of Justice recently issued a final rule (Rule)…

As part of our service to retainer clients, Thrun Law Firm will conduct a series of 1-hour webinars this spring….

To avoid an unintended contract extension or acquired tenure status, school officials must follow statutory timelines and procedures to non-renew…

As school officials plan for facility updates or major purchases, a common question often arises: can sinking fund revenue be…

Have you ever finished a ten-minute phone call with a parent, and, before you can even grab a cup of…

On February 10, 2026, Governor Whitmer signed Public Act 2 of 2026, which restricts student cell phone use during instructional…

Michigan’s K-12 literacy and dyslexia laws required MDE to provide schools with a list of (1) “approved valid and reliable…

Revised School Code (RSC) Section 1229 establishes deadlines, timelines, and procedural requirements to nonrenew a school administrator’s employment contract. To…

As school officials prepare to negotiate teacher collective bargaining agreements (CBA), effective preparation goes beyond merely reviewing budgets and timelines….