BOARD POLICY The Policy Service is a component of our general representation of Ohio's boards of education.  Our
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The attorneys of Pepple & Waggoner are highly experienced in school law in the State of Ohio. We are in an excellent position to provide you with high-quality, prompt and competitive services regarding the review, revision, update, and drafting of school board policy manuals. We offer customized service, provided by licensed attorneys, based on need, efficiency and compliance with law. We have first-hand knowledge of problems faced by Ohio school districts and can help you to reduce or eliminate potential problems. We Tailor Our Approach To Your Needs Whether your board needs selected sections revised or needs its entire manual replaced, Pepple & Waggoner’s Policy Service can make your manual more useful. Pepple & Waggoner’s philosophy is that streamlined, accurate policies are more beneficial than policies which are unnecessarily long. Generally, we recommend policy manual consultation only for matters that are not adequately covered by state or federal laws, regulations or collective bargaining agreements, or for those situations where a statute or regulation specifically requires that a school board adopt a policy. We will help you to develop a manual that meets your needs and represents the philosophy of your school district. Our Scope of Services Our firm of experienced school law attorneys will review, revise, and update the current policy manual of the board of education, including administrative regulations, job descriptions, forms, and student handbooks as necessary. At a minimum, the following services will be provided: 
• Review of current board policies and administrative regulations • Seek input from your board of education and administration regarding the content of the policy manual and regulations to ensure that it is unique and reflective of the school district • Revision of policies and regulations that do not conform to existing constitutions, laws, rules and regulations • Update or delete policies that have become obsolete • Development of new policies mandated by recent legislation and/or court decisions • Addition of mandatory policies that are not currently in the policy manual • Review of updated policy manual with your board and administration, if requested • Board adopted policy accessible through the district’s website 
We'll Keep Your Policy Current The new policy manual will be kept current through communication between the firm and the administration, and periodic updates will be provided at a cost based upon the firm’s normal hourly billing rates. For more information about our Policy Service, please contact: R. Brent Minney - bminney@pepple-waggoner.com Kevin Locke - klocke@pepple-waggoner.com phone: 216.520.0088 |
