This comprehensive guide delves into the many challenges confronting school boards and community college boards. Navigate the intricacies of civil rights litigation, tort liability, construction, property, finance, elections, and the evolving role of technology in education. Drawing from the firsthand experiences of its authors, it offers a treasure trove of practical tips and analyses. Within its pages, practitioners will find insightful recommendations, forms, and procedures all designed to illuminate the most efficient and effective paths when addressing legal concerns within the public education system.
General Editors: Keri-Lyn J. Krafthefer, Ancel Glink, P.C., Chicago, and Scott F. Uhler, Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins, Ltd., Chicago
Chapter 1 — Creation, Dissolution, and Boundary Changes
Brandon K. Wright, Miller, Tracy, Braun, Funk & Miller, Ltd., Monticello
Chapter 2 — School Board Practices, Procedures, and Elections
Brian P. Crowley, Brittany H. Begley,and Emily M. Tulloch, Franczek P.C., Chicago
Chapter 3 — Community Colleges
Keri-Lyn J. Krafthefer and Yevgeniy Bolotnikov, Ancel Glink, P.C., Chicago
Chapter 4 — School Finance
Eric B. Bernard, James R. Dougherty, and Brian R. Bare, Petrarca, Gleason, Boyle & Izzo, LLC, Oak Brook
Chapter 5 — Issue and Sale of School Bonds and Tax Anticipation Warrants and Notes
Anjali Vij and Cedric Gordon, Chapman and Cutler LLP, Chicago
Chapter 6 — Contracts and Intergovernmental Cooperation
Scott F. Uhler, Jason A. Guisinger, and Mallory A. Milluzzi, Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins, Ltd., Chicago
Chapter 7 — School Property and Environmental Issues
Kenneth M. Florey, Howard A. Metz, Matthew J. Gardner, and Danielle B. McNamara, Robbins Schwartz, Nicholas, Lifton & Taylor, Ltd, Chicago
Chapter 8 — Construction
Kevin L. Sterk, Ancel Glink, P.C., Naperville
Chapter 9 — Education Technology
Keri-Lyn J. Krafthefer and Yevgeniy Bolotnikov, Ancel Glink, P.C., Chicago
Chapter 10 — Tort Liability of School Districts
Scott F. Uhler, Jason A. Guisinger, and Mallory A. Milluzzi, Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins, Ltd., Chicago
Chapter 11 — Civil Rights Litigation
Courtney N. Stillman, Himes, Petrarca, & Fester, Chtd, Chicago, Todd K. Hayden, Robbins Schwartz, Lisle, Jennifer K. Schwendener, Petrarca, Gleason, Boyle & Izzo, LLC, Downers Grove, and Angelo Tzivas, Gould & Ratner LLP, Chicago
Chapter 12 — School Elections
Keri-Lyn J. Krafthefer, Yevgeniy Bolotnikov, and Katherine Takiguchi, Ancel Glink, P.C., Chicago
