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30th Sep 2024

Don’t Cross that Line! Creating a Clear Staff Code of Conduct

This episode was provided in Partnership with Arthur J. Gallagher.

There is a growing awareness of the importance of ensuring that all students build strong connections with trusted adults in the school setting. At the same time, it is critical that school staff members understand the importance of maintaining appropriate boundaries, in order to avoid even the appearance of an improper relationship with students. This episode will review tips for creating a Code of Conduct for staff members that provides for a clear understanding of staff/student boundaries and protocols for promptly and effectively addressing any concerns that may arise. Participants will learn about one New Jersey school district’s innovative approach and a national model for addressing this issue.

Host - David Nash, Esq., Director of Legal Education and National Outreach, FEA

Guests - Rebecca Gold, Experienced School Leader, Human Resources Professional and LEGAL ONE Consultant; Jetta Bernier, Executive Director, MassKids; Dr. Rosetta Treece, Superintendent, Hopewell Valley Regional School District

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The LEGAL ONE Podcast
Law, Ethics, and Governance for All Leaders, including an Overview of New and Emerging issues.
Law, Ethics, and Governance for All Leaders, including an Overview of New and Emerging issues.

How can you understand your legal rights and responsibilities? Especially with limited time, laws that are constantly evolving, and the fact that you are always on the move? Whether you are a parent, teacher, school leader, college student or just have an interest in school law, the LEGAL ONE Podcast provides a great option for you.

As the leading provider of school law training, the LEGAL ONE team of school law experts is pleased to offer the LEGAL ONE Podcast to help you understand complex legal issues through approximately 30-minute episodes. Each episode will be hosted by a LEGAL ONE attorney, include information on recent developments in school law and provide tips for promoting collaboration between parents and schools.

For those with an interest in specific topics, the Podcast will include series of episodes that focus on specific aspects of school law, such as landmark Supreme Court decisions, landmark legislation, special education, First Amendment rights, addressing bullying and other student behavior, and discrimination law. The format will include legal analysis and commentary, interviews with key stakeholders and tips for how to learn more about particular topics.

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