Since its inception in 1972, Title IX has been a cornerstone of protection against sex-based discrimination in federally-funded educational institutions. On this episode, we welcome members of the KingSpry Investigations and Compliance Services Team, Brian Taylor and Taisha Tolliver-Duran, to explore the basics of Title IX, what changes under the latest update to the regulations, and how this evolving law is shaping rights, responsibilities and procedures within our education system. We hope you’ll tune in.

Legal Lunch Room is a production of the KingSpry Education Law Practice Group. It is meant to be strictly informational and does not constitute legal advice. Should you have any questions about topics covered on the show, please consult with your local legal counsel. You can also visit our website at www.kingspry.com to find more education law information and resources.

Our audio engineers are Steel Pixel Studios. Our theme music is by Don Loughney. Have a suggestion for a future episode? Write to us at legallunchroom@kingspry.com.

Be sure to subscribe to the Legal Lunch Room wherever you get your podcasts.

Since its inception in 1972, Title IX has been a cornerstone of protection against sex-based discrimination in federally-funded educational institutions. On this episode, we welcome members of the KingSpry Investigations and Compliance Services Team,Brian Taylor and Taisha Tolliver-Duran, to explore the basics of Title IX, what changes occur under the latest update to the regulations, and how this evolving law is shaping rights, responsibilities and procedures within our education system. We hope you’ll tune in.

Legal Lunch Room is a production of the KingSpry Education Law Practice Group. It is meant to be strictly informational and does not constitute legal advice. Should you have any questions about topics covered on the show, please consult with your local legal counsel. You can also visit our website at www.kingspry.com to find more education law information and resources.

Effective governance is the backbone of any school district, guiding everything from policy-making to community engagement. Whether you’re a board member, educator, or interested community member, understanding the intricacies of school board governance is essential for fostering an environment where students can thrive.

In Part Two of this special conversation, we’ll be talking about the Sunshine Law, transparency, and good advice for new board members with our special guests, Michael Faccinetto of the Bethlehem Area School District, Carol Facchiano of the Parkland School District and KingSpry’s Managing Partner, Jessica Moyer, who serves as solicitor for many of our school district clients. We hope you’ll tune in.

Legal Lunch Room is a production of the KingSpry Education Law Practice Group. It is meant to be strictly informational and does not constitute legal advice. Should you have any questions about topics covered on the show, please consult with your local legal counsel. You can also visit our website at www.kingspry.com to find more education law information and resources.

Our audio engineers are Steel Pixel Studios. Our theme music is by Don Loughney. Have a suggestion for a future episode? Write to us at legallunchroom@kingspry.com. Be sure to subscribe to the Legal Lunch Room wherever you get your podcasts.

Whether you’re a board member, educator, or interested community member, understanding the intricacies of school board governance is essential for fostering an environment where students can thrive.

On this episode of the Legal Lunch Room, we’ll be continuing our conversation with special guests, Michael Faccinetto – school board president of the Bethlehem Area School District, Carol Facchiano - school board president of the Parkland School District and KingSpry’s Managing Partner, Jessica Moyer, who serves as solicitor for many of our school district clients. We hope you’ll tune in.

Legal Lunch Room is a production of the KingSpry Education Law Practice Group. It is meant to be strictly informational and does not constitute legal advice. Should you have any questions about topics covered on the show, please consult with your local legal counsel. You can also visit our website at www.kingspry.com to find more education law information and resources.

Effective governance is the backbone of any school district, guiding everything from policy-making to community engagement. Whether you’re a board member, educator, or interested community member, understanding the intricacies of school board governance is essential for fostering an environment where students can thrive.

In Part One of this special conversation, we’ll be talking about the roles and responsibilities of school board members with our special guests, Michael Faccinetto of the Bethlehem Area School District, Carol Facchiano of the Parkland School District and KingSpry’s Managing Partner, Jessica Moyer, who serves as solicitor for many of our school district clients. We hope you’ll tune in.

Legal Lunch Room is a production of the KingSpry Education Law Practice Group. It is meant to be strictly informational and does not constitute legal advice. Should you have any questions about topics covered on the show, please consult with your local legal counsel. You can also visit our website at www.kingspry.com to find more education law information and resources.

Our audio engineers are Steel Pixel Studios. Our theme music is by Don Loughney. Have a suggestion for a future episode? Write to us at legallunchroom@kingspry.com. Be sure to subscribe to the Legal Lunch Room wherever you get your podcasts.

Effective governance is the backbone of any school district, guiding everything from policy-making to community engagement. Whether you’re a board member, educator, or interested community member, understanding the intricacies of school board governance is essential for fostering an environment where students can thrive.

On this episode of the Legal Lunch Room, we’ll be talking about the role and responsibilities of school board members with our special guests, Michael Faccinetto of the Bethlehem Area School District, Carol Facchiano of the Parkland School District and KingSpry’s Managing Partner, Jessica Moyer, who serves as solicitor for many of our school district clients. We hope you’ll tune in.

Legal Lunch Room is a production of the KingSpry Education Law Practice Group. It is meant to be strictly informational and does not constitute legal advice. Should you have any questions about topics covered on the show, please consult with your local legal counsel. You can also visit our website at www.kingspry.com to find more education law information and resources.

In March, we had the rare opportunity to hear first-hand what’s happening in Harrisburg from the co-chairs of the Pennsylvania House Education Committee, State Representatives Peter Schweyer and Jesse Topper. Over lunch, the two gentlemen shared thoughts and answered questions from our local superintendents and school board presidents. On this special edition of the Legal Lunch Room, we will recap the issues discussed at the event and look at how these two men from opposite sides of the Commonwealth come together to work for Pennsylvania schools. We hope you’ll tune in!

For more information on our special guests and their work with the House Education Committee, please visit https://www.pahouse.com/Schweyer/About/Biography and https://reptopper.com/about.

Legal Lunch Room is a production of the KingSpry Education Law Practice Group. It is meant to be strictly informational and does not constitute legal advice. Should you have any questions about topics covered on the show, please consult with your local legal counsel. You can also visit our website at www.kingspry.com to find more education law information and resources.

Our audio engineers are Steel Pixel Studios. Additional audio engineering for this episode was by Don Loughney, with research by Jessica Moyer and Kathy Riess. Have a suggestion for a future episode? Write to us at legallunchroom@kingspry.com.

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On March 22nd, KingSpry’s Education Law Practice Group welcomed the co-chairs of Pennsylvania’s House Education Committee, State Representative Peter Schweyer and State Representative Jesse Topper, for a legislative roundtable with our local school superintendents and board presidents.

On this episode of the Legal Lunch Room, we’ll be recapping that conversation with KingSpry Education Chair Kristine Roddick. We hope you’ll tune in.

Legal Lunch Room is a production of the KingSpry Education Law Practice Group. It is meant to be strictly informational and does not constitute legal advice. Should you have any questions about topics covered on the show, please consult with your local legal counsel. You can also visit our website at www.kingspry.com to find more education law information and resources.