Kelly J. Shook Law Blog

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

As
the 2011-2012 school year grows closer, budget and tax rate adoption are likely
on the forefront of administrators’ minds. Below are a few tips and reminders
as your... Read More

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

Given the way that cell phones have so completely permeated everyday life, it is somewhat surprising that case law related to cell phones in the schools has remained fairly limited.  In this article, we will update you on the most recent... Read More

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

The fur is flying, so to speak, regarding the presence of service animals in public schools.  As the popularity of service animals for children with disabilities grows, the number of claims made by parents that their child should be allowed to... Read More

By Kelly J. Shook - Associate and Dr. Carol A. Simpson - Associate
Schwartz & Eichelbaum Wardell Mehl and Hansen, P.C.
800.488.9045 | www.edlaw.com | information@edlaw.com

School is back in session for the beginning of 2010!  As school administrators return from the (hopefully) relaxing winter break, here are some reminders of what “old acquaintances” NOT to forget when... Read More

By Kelly J. Shook - Associate and Dr. Carol A. Simpson - Associate
Schwartz & Eichelbaum Wardell Mehl and Hansen, P.C.
800.488.9045 | www.edlaw.com | information@edlaw.com

Battles continue to be waged all over the State of Texas regarding what students can and cannot wear to school. Below are updates on the most recent court and Commissioner decisions regarding school dress code... Read More

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

It’s time to say goodbye to the Class of 2009!  For better or worse, school districts all over the state have managed to stick it out with their seniors, and have hopefully made it through unscathed. Well, almost.  For those school... Read More

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

As George Bernard Shaw eloquently stated, “the single biggest problem with communication is the illusion that it has taken place.”  This may be true in many aspects of the school environment, and emergency planning is no exception. ... 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