Resources

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Resources

Renewal of Contracts

These are processes required by Oregon law – you should also check your collective bargaining agreement and board policies for additional requirements.

Federal court finds IEP and placement appropriate over parents’ objections

Recently a federal court in Lessard v. Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative School District rejected parents’ arguments finding a school district offered a student FAPE in the least restrictive environment and that a proposed IEP was appropriate.

Charter school application process

Many school districts throughout the state may be receiving charter school applications this spring.

Johnson v Poway Unified School District

Court Orders School to Allow Teacher’s Religious Poster in Classroom

Weintraub v Board of Education

Teacher’s Grievance Against Principal Not Protected by First Amendment

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Services

About legal services

Learn how OSBA attorneys can assist with litigation services, administrative hearings, charter school applications, sample contracts, training and more.

Legal Assistance Trust

Established to help districts with the expense of litigation, primarily at the appellate level, which has a statewide impact.

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Publications

AIA Construction Contract Modifications

A guide to sample modification language for commonly used AIA model construction contracts.

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Related Links

Bureau of Labor and Industries

BOLI's mission is to protect employment rights, advance employment opportunities, and protect access to housing and public accommodations free from discrimination.

Council of School Attorneys

National advocacy organization composed exclusively of attorneys representing school boards.

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