Amy Kosanovich Dickerson at Franczek Radelet P.C.

Recent PAC Rulings Find University And Park District In Violation Of Open Meetings Act

In a recent decision, the Public Access Counselor (PAC) ruled that Western Illinois University Board of Trustees violated the Open Meetings Act (OMA) when it voted to terminate a faculty member in closed session. According to...more

5/8/2013 - Fees Hiring & Firing Museums Open Meetings Act Termination

New OCR Guidance Lays Out School District Responsibilities To Serve Students With Disabilities In Athletics

On January 25, 2013, the Office of Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education (OCR) issued a “Dear Colleague Letter” instructing school districts on their responsibilities to serve students with disabilities in...more

1/31/2013 - Athletes Disability IHSA OCR Reasonable Accommodation School Districts Sports Students

White House Gun Control Proposals Include School Safety And Mental Health Initiatives

In the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy, President Obama has announced numerous executive actions and legislative proposals to address gun control, school safety, and mental health issues nationwide. The White...more

1/22/2013 - Background Checks Barack Obama Emergency Management Plans Gun Laws Mental Health Initiatives Project AWARE Safety Precautions Sandy Hook School Safety

Illinois Appellate Court Finds Schools Not Liable For Student Injury And Deaths In Two Separate Lawsuits

Last fall, the Illinois Appellate Court issued opinions on two different cases involving the tort immunity of school districts. In both cases, the court declined to find the schools liable....more

1/16/2013 - Charter Schools Drowning Deaths Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act Immunity

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