SERVICES     Special statutes govern changes in school district boundaries after events such as municipal annexation of land. Further, the statutes are supplemented by Ohio Department of Education rules and procedures, as well as case precedent on how the State Board of Education may previously have decided similar territory issues. Members of the firm have worked extensively with this body of law, both in terms of seeking to enlarge the territory of a school district, and resisting encroachment by a neighboring district.   Other Services: •General consultation on school law matters, emphasizing clear and concise legal opinions on specific issues presented for review •Contract negotiations for certified and noncertified employees •Strike preparation and management •Employee disciplinary proceedings and terminations •Employee contract nonrenewal and evaluation issues •Grievance arbitrations •Special education issues, including due process proceedings •Tax levy resolutions and related matters •Reductions in force •State Employment Relations Board proceedings •Defense of civil rights charges before OCRC, EEOC and courts •General litigation involving boards of education •Board of education policy drafting and updating •School building construction matters •Territorial transfer proceedings •Property valuation proceedings; tax abatement •Workers compensation and unemployment compensation issues Home | Services | Attorneys | Legal Updates | Board Policy | Useful Links | Seminars | Contact Us