School Laws

MSBA’s school attorneys provide board members and superintendents information regarding current school law and court decisions. The legal department also provides administrative support for the Council of School Attorneys to assist school districts. Legal documents are available to members only and require a login and password.

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Legal
573-445-9920
800-221-6722
info@mosba.org

Articles and Guides

Nepotism Tree

Nepotism, Conflict of Interest, Bidding and Financial Disclosure Statements Chart

Personal Financial Disclosure Statement Guidance

Prayer at Board Meetings

Public Communication with the Board

Public Comment Guidelines Sample

Student Protests: Trouble or a Teachable Moment?

There’s a Board Member in the Building!

Vacancies on the Board

The Dos and Don’ts of Collective Bargaining

What Does a Board Member Need to Know About Collective Bargaining?

Ballot Issues and Public Funds

Bond and Levy Legal Issues

Board Reorganization FAQ

Bond and Levy Dates and Votes

Candidate’s Guide

NEW Cumulative Voting

What Happens if a District Does Not Have Enough Board Candidates?

Construction Legal Issues

Court Finds Schools Must Treat Bidders Fairly

Tax Rate Hearing

Understanding a SEMA Funded Construction Project

Administrative Leave Legal Issue

Affordable Care Act: What Do We Do with Those Substitutes?

Employee Drug Testing

Employee Postings and Notices

Federal Health Care and Superintendent Contracts

Hiring a Superintendent

Independent Contractor or Employee

Paid Time Off

Preparing for a Reduction in Force

Reduction in Force

Renewing Teaching Contracts

Required and Recommended Staff Training

School District Obligations Under the New Federal Healthcare Laws

Sick Leave Pool

The Board’s Role in Hiring

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Can a School District Ban the Confederate Flag?

Graduation Legal Issues

Parent and Student Notices and Handbook Information

Should the Board Approve Student Handbooks?

Student Discipline

Student Handbook Checklist

Student Speakers and Religion

Guns and Schools in Missouri

NEW: Naloxone hydrochloride

Reporting Between District and Law Enforcement

Safe Schools Act – Weapons

Sexual Offender Article

Sexual Offender Chart

Electronic Communication and the Sunshine Law Video

Responding to a Sunshine Law Request

Sunshine Law and Electronic Messages Flow Chart

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