Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016 • 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Get an in-depth view of hot topics in school law. Board members, administrators and attorneys are welcome to attend this yearly seminar. All sessions are held in C 210–212. This workshop has been approved by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 5.25 total CLE hour(s) instruction. Conference registration is required.
9 a.m. Public criticism of district employees
Facebook, Twitter and online blogs have made it easy for the public to criticize public employees. Review a district and attorney’s responsibilities when adverse comments or complaints become harassing, defamatory or otherwise inappropriate.
10:30 a.m. Electronic discussions and the Open Meetings Act
Review recent legal guidance and get practical tips on how to address board discussions via email, text and other forms of electronic communication.
11:15 a.m. Legal issues for today’s hottest tech toys
Explore the legal issues involved in district and student use of some of today’s hottest tech toys, including drones, body cameras, smart watches, surveillance cameras and more.
1:30 p.m. School law year in review
OSBA’s attorneys pick the hottest legal topics and provide quick summaries of the need-to-know information from 2016.
2:30 p.m. Creative revenue sources for public schools
Learn about the potential legal issues associated with creative revenue sources such as advertising, licensing school brands, private donations, leasing district facilities and crowdfunding.
3:45 p.m. Handling employees’ pending criminal actions
Review a district’s options when an employee is arrested for — but not yet convicted of — a disqualifying offense. Examine the use of alternative assignments, paid and unpaid suspensions and diversion programs.
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