(440) 256-2990
jp@johnpodgurski.com
PRACTICE AREAS
Advising on student rights and discipline, residency, student privacy and FERPA compliance, Title IX enforcement, and general regulatory compliance.
Guiding districts through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and due process hearings.
Handling teacher contracts and tenure, collective bargaining and union relations, workplace harassment and retaliation claims, discrimination, and family and medical leave issues.
Assisting with school board policy and governance, compliance with open meetings (Sunshine Laws) and public records laws, ethics, and conflicts of interest.
Offering strategic counsel on a wide array of school-related legal matters including litigation defense, policy development, contract negotiation, and grievance arbitration.
