As schools have become one of the front lines in the “culture wars,” decisions that routinely have been made by school committees without fanfare have increasingly become fodder for public scrutiny and debate. At times, the discourse involves matters within school committees’ authority; at others, school committees face criticism for matters outside of their control. To appropriately and deftly navigate these conversations, it is important to understand the scope and limitations of school committees’ authority, especially as weighed against the authority of other stakeholders.
Join the experts as we examine the powers and responsibilities of school committees, with a focus on today’s hot issues.
Join the experts as we examine the powers and responsibilities of school committees, with a focus on today’s hot issues.
Course Content
2:00pm - 2:01pmWelcome and Introduction
Leslie Crofton Carey, Esq.,
Long, DiPietro, and Gonzalez, LLP, Hingham
Kelly T. Gonzalez, Esq.,
Long, DiPietro, and Gonzalez, LLP, Hingham
2:01pm - 2:09pm
Powers & Responsibilities of School Committees: Topical Outline & School Committee as Governing Body
Leslie Crofton Carey, Esq.,
Long, DiPietro, and Gonzalez, LLP, Hingham
Kelly T. Gonzalez, Esq.,
Long, DiPietro, and Gonzalez, LLP, Hingham
2:09pm - 2:30pm
Powers & Responsibilities of School Committees: 'Hot Button' Issues
Leslie Crofton Carey, Esq.,
Long, DiPietro, and Gonzalez, LLP, Hingham
Kelly T. Gonzalez, Esq.,
Long, DiPietro, and Gonzalez, LLP, Hingham
2:30pm - 2:35pm
Powers & Responsibilities of School Committees: Statutory Responsibility: Hire, Evaluate, and Terminate Superintendent
Leslie Crofton Carey, Esq.,
Long, DiPietro, and Gonzalez, LLP, Hingham
Kelly T. Gonzalez, Esq.,
Long, DiPietro, and Gonzalez, LLP, Hingham
2:35pm - 2:40pm
Powers & Responsibilities of School Committees: Statutory Responsibility: Establish Goals and Policies for the Schools in the District
Leslie Crofton Carey, Esq.,
Long, DiPietro, and Gonzalez, LLP, Hingham
Kelly T. Gonzalez, Esq.,
Long, DiPietro, and Gonzalez, LLP, Hingham
2:40pm - 2:52pm
Powers & Responsibilities of School Committees: Statutory Responsibility: Review and Approve Budgets
Leslie Crofton Carey, Esq.,
Long, DiPietro, and Gonzalez, LLP, Hingham
Kelly T. Gonzalez, Esq.,
Long, DiPietro, and Gonzalez, LLP, Hingham
2:52pm - 3:00pm
'Ask the Experts' Q&A Session and Key Takeaways
Leslie Crofton Carey, Esq.,
Long, DiPietro, and Gonzalez, LLP, Hingham
Kelly T. Gonzalez, Esq.,
Long, DiPietro, and Gonzalez, LLP, Hingham
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Speakers
FacultyLeslie Crofton Carey, Esq.,
Long, DiPietro, and Gonzalez, LLP, Hingham
Kelly T. Gonzalez, Esq.,
Long, DiPietro, and Gonzalez, LLP, Hingham
