Cheryl Tremaine Mehl Law Blog

By Cheryl T. Mehl - Shareholder and Sterling T. Burleson, II - Associate
Eichelbaum Wardell Hansen Powell & Mehl, P.C.
800.488.9045 | www.edlaw.com | information@edlaw.com

With many school districts searching for additional methods to create some extra cash-flow, one option to consider is selling that extra property that’s been lying around. Below is a general overview of... Read More

Once again, the right of school districts to use corporal punishment became a topic of recent discussion in the State Legislature. It seems every time this topic emerges, many believe that school districts will lose the right to use corporal... Read More

By Cheryl T. Mehl - Shareholder and Sterling T. Burleson, II - Associate
Schwartz & Eichelbaum Wardell Mehl and Hansen, P.C.
800.488.9045 | www.edlaw.com | information@edlaw.com

In 2009, the Texas Legislature added language to the Texas Government Code and the Texas Education Code that significantly affect how long a school district must keep certain employment information and when that... Read More

By Cheryl T. Mehl - Shareholder
Schwartz & Eichelbaum Wardell Mehl and Hansen, P.C.
800.488.9045 | www.edlaw.com | information@edlaw.com

How many schools took note of the significantly revised “Local Schedule SD” when the changes became effective on September 22. 2010?  Our guess:  not so many.  Nonetheless, the first substantial updating... Read More

By Cheryl T. Mehl - Shareholder and Sterling T. Burleson, II - Associate
Schwartz & Eichelbaum Wardell Mehl and Hansen, P.C.
800.488.9045 | www.edlaw.com | information@edlaw.com

Whistles from the football practice field and “back to school” lists in the local paper can only indicate the new school year is upon us. As two-a-days get underway and local... Read More

By Cheryl T. Mehl - Shareholder
Schwartz & Eichelbaum Wardell Mehl and Hansen, P.C.
800.488.9045 | www.edlaw.com | information@edlaw.com

Many schools have encountered individuals who attempt to use the Texas Public Information Act and information received in response to a request to embarrass or attack school employees. Reprimands and similar memoranda in... Read More

By Cheryl T. Mehl - Shareholder and Raquel V. Perry - Senior Associate
Schwartz & Eichelbaum Wardell Mehl and Hansen, P.C.
800.488.9045 | www.edlaw.com | information@edlaw.com

Administrators are sometimes faced with conduct by students that may meet the definitions of hazing, assault and/or harassment.  What discretion does an administrator have in naming the offense... Read More

By Cheryl T. Mehl - Shareholder
Schwartz & Eichelbaum Wardell Mehl and Hansen, P.C.
800.488.9045 | www.edlaw.com | information@edlaw.com

While many of you are just beginning to pull together recommendations for renewals, probationary contract terminations, and proposed nonrenewals, it is not too early to begin planning for compensation in the 2010-11 school year.  This article will... Read More

By Cheryl T. Mehl - Shareholder
Kelly J. Shook - Associate
Schwartz & Eichelbaum Wardell Mehl and Hansen, P.C.
800.488.9045 | www.edlaw.com | information@edlaw.com

The latest round of litigation over the Tangipahoa Parish School Board’s policy regarding invocations at board meetings is underway.   On June 24, 2009, the District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana... Read More