The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that a school’s communication plan, restricting a parent’s communications with school staff to biweekly in-person meetings with two administrators, did[...]
Boards planning to nonrenew an administrator’s employment contract must comply with the timelines and procedural requirements in Revised School Code Section 1229. We recommend starting the statutory nonrenewal[...]
As reported in last month’s School Law Notes, the Thrun Policy Manual is now available to order. Our policies are designed to be legally compliant and provide school[...]
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a naturally occurring chemical compound in the cannabis sativa plant, from which both marijuana and hemp are derived. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), another compound of the cannabis[...]
January is School Board Recognition Month. Thrun Law Firm has had the privilege of working with Michigan school boards since 1946. We recognize your commitment, dedication, and passion.[...]
In a case handled by Thrun Law Firm, the State Tenure Commission recently upheld a tenured teacher’s discharge for misconduct and insubordination arising from the violation of Michigan’s[...]
The Michigan Court of Appeals recently dismissed a lawsuit filed against the Detroit Public Schools Community District Board of Education, which alleged a series of Open Meetings Act[...]