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![constitutional rights were violated. A declaratory judgment that the school district
violated Wilson's constitutional rights would serve no purpose. Such a declaration would
neither work to enjoin the school district from further suspending Wilson, nor would it
mandate reinstatement under her employment contract because she no longer has an
employment contract with the district. A judgment in the underlying case would have no
practical legal effect upon the parties; it would do no more than attempt to “avoid an
event which [has] already passed beyond recall.” Houston Indep. Sch. Dist., 617 S.W.2d
at 767.Wilson made no other claims and sought no other relief against the defendants;
therefore, the controversy between the parties has ceased to exist.
DICTA
Appeal of school district's former employee regarding trial court's dismissal of
action seeking declaratory and injunctive relief against district was moot. Former
employee no longer had employment contract with the district, and thus any injunction
prohibiting further suspension or order for reinstatement under employment contract was
no longer possible relief. Also, a declaratory judgment that the school district violated
former employee's constitutional rights would serve no purpose.
IMPLICATIONS
Ms. Wilson’s claim of a violation of her constitutional right’s in my opinion are
null and void because her evaluations reflect that her performance as a teacher are below
expectation which was the basis for her contract to be nonrenewable.
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COMPREHENSIVE BRIEF
(1) This case involves a custody dispute between divorced parents Hollandsworth and Knyzewski over Hollandsworth's desire to relocate their children to Tennessee with her new husband.
(2) The trial court initially ruled in favor of Knyzewski but the Court of Appeals reversed, finding that relocation alone is not enough to change custody and that there is a presumption in favor of allowing the custodial parent to relocate.
(3) The Arkansas Supreme Court affirmed, holding that the noncustodial parent Knyzewski failed to rebut the presumption allowing relocation by showing how the move would detrimentally impact the children. The custodial parent Hollandsworth's desire to live with
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM OF LAW
This memorandum addresses potential outcomes in a custody and contempt case between Mary Lowe and John Lowe. It discusses 6 key issues: 1) whether Mary is in contempt for moving to Denver without permission and interfering with John's relationship with their children; 2) whether custody should be modified to grant John primary custody due to Mary cohabiting with her boyfriend and endangering the children; 3) whether John is in contempt for alleged child support arrears and comments made to the children; 4) whether equitable defenses protect John from contempt allegations; 5) whether prior child support payments made by John can satisfy alleged arrears; and 6) whether John was in contempt for comments made to Mary upon learning of her move. The analysis examines
Jackson v. Jackson COMPLAINTfor DIVORCE
Wendy Jackson filed for divorce from her husband Michael Jackson in Benton County, Arkansas. They were married in 1989 and have two minor children together, Emily age 11 and Maxwell age 3. Wendy is requesting temporary and permanent custody of the children. She also requests that Michael be ordered to pay child support and alimony commensurate with his income. The marriage has experienced indignities that have made Wendy's life intolerable. Wendy requests that the court determine division of marital property and debts if they cannot agree. She requests a hearing to determine temporary orders regarding child custody, support, alimony and visitation during the divorce proceedings.
Petition to Modify - Weaver
Petitioner Deborah Weaver is filing a verified petition to modify custody, parent-time, and child support regarding her three minor children with Respondent Siosifa Heimuli. She alleges that Respondent has continually refused to pay child support and comply with court orders. Additionally, the children have been exposed to domestic violence in Respondent's home. Petitioner proposes adopting her concurrently filed parenting plan and modifying child support. She requests that Respondent and his wife submit to psychological evaluations and that a guardian ad litem be appointed to represent the children's best interests. Petitioner asserts these changes are necessary to protect the children from further abuse and are in their best interests.
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William Allan Kritsonis, PhD
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William H. Parker Leadership Academy Hall of Honor
In 2008, Dr. Kritsonis was inducted into the William H. Parker Leadership Academy Hall of Honor, Graduate School, Prairie View A&M University – The Texas A&M University System. He was nominated by doctoral and master’s degree students.
Dr. Kritsonis Lectures at the University of Oxford, Oxford, England
In 2005, Dr. Kritsonis was an Invited Visiting Lecturer at the Oxford Round Table at Oriel College in the University of Oxford, Oxford, England. His lecture was entitled the Ways of Knowing Through the Realms of Meaning.
Dr. Kritsonis Recognized as Distinguished Alumnus
In 2004, Dr. William Allan Kritsonis was recognized as the Central Washington University Alumni Association Distinguished Alumnus for the College of Education and Professional Studies. Dr. Kritsonis was nominated by alumni, former students, friends, faculty, and staff. Final selection was made by the Alumni Association Board of Directors. Recipients are CWU graduates of 20 years or more and are recognized for achievement in their professional field and have made a positive contribution to society. For the second consecutive year, U.S. News and World Report placed Central Washington University among the top elite public institutions in the west. CWU was 12th on the list in the 2006 On-Line Education of “America’s Best Colleges.”
Educational Background
Dr. William Allan Kritsonis earned his BA in 1969 from Central Washington University, Ellensburg, Washington. In 1971, he earned his M.Ed. from Seattle Pacific University. In 1976, he earned his PhD from the University of Iowa. In 1981, he was a Visiting Scholar at Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, and in 1987 was a Visiting Scholar at Stanford University, Palo Alto, California.
Doctor of Humane Letters
In June 2008, Dr. Kritsonis received the Doctor of Humane Letters, School of Graduate Studies from Southern Christian University. The ceremony was held at the Hilton Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Professional Experience
Dr. Kritsonis began his career as a teacher. He has served education as a principal, superintendent of schools, director of student teaching and field experiences, invited guest professor, author, consultant, editor-in-chief, and publisher. Dr. Kritsonis has earned tenure as a professor at the highest academic rank at two major universities.
Books – Articles – Lectures - Workshops
Dr. Kritsonis lectures and conducts seminars and workshops on a variety of topics. He is author of more than 600 articles in professional journals and several books. His popular book SCHOOL DISCIPLINE: The Art of Survival is scheduled for its fourth edition. He is the author of the textbook William Kritsonis, PhD on Schooling that is used by many professors at colleges and universities throughout the nation and abroad.
In 2008, Dr. Kritsonis coauthored the textbook A Statistical Journey: Taming of the Skew. The book has been adopted by professors in many colleges and universities throughout the nation. It was published by the Alexis/Austin Group, Murrieta, California.
In 2007, Dr. Kritsonis’ version of the book of Ways of Knowing Through the Realms of Meaning (858 pages) was published in the United States of America in cooperation with partial financial support of Visiting Lecturers, Oxford Round Table (2005). The book is the product of a collaborative twenty-four year effort started in 1978 with the late Dr. Philip H. Phenix. Dr. Kritsonis was in continuous communication with Dr. Phenix until his death in 2002.
In 2007, Dr. Kritsonis was the lead author of the textbook Practical Applications of Educational Research and Basic Statistics. The text provides practical content knowledge in research for graduate students at the doctoral and master’s levels.
In 2009, Dr. Kritsonis’ b
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The Galveston Independent School District appealed the denial of its plea to the jurisdiction in a case brought by Brent Jaco under the Texas Whistleblower Act. Jaco, formerly the Director of Athletics for the District, reported a violation of a UIL residency rule by a student on the football team. As a result, the team was barred from the playoffs. Jaco was then reassigned and his positions were not renewed. He sued under the Whistleblower Act. The District argued the trial court lacked jurisdiction, but the Court of Appeals found the District failed to raise a jurisdictional issue as the Whistleblower Act waiver of immunity is broader than just the merits of the claim. The trial court's
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COMPREHENSIVE BRIEF
(1) This case involves a custody dispute between divorced parents Hollandsworth and Knyzewski over Hollandsworth's desire to relocate their children to Tennessee with her new husband.
(2) The trial court initially ruled in favor of Knyzewski but the Court of Appeals reversed, finding that relocation alone is not enough to change custody and that there is a presumption in favor of allowing the custodial parent to relocate.
(3) The Arkansas Supreme Court affirmed, holding that the noncustodial parent Knyzewski failed to rebut the presumption allowing relocation by showing how the move would detrimentally impact the children. The custodial parent Hollandsworth's desire to live with
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM OF LAW
This memorandum addresses potential outcomes in a custody and contempt case between Mary Lowe and John Lowe. It discusses 6 key issues: 1) whether Mary is in contempt for moving to Denver without permission and interfering with John's relationship with their children; 2) whether custody should be modified to grant John primary custody due to Mary cohabiting with her boyfriend and endangering the children; 3) whether John is in contempt for alleged child support arrears and comments made to the children; 4) whether equitable defenses protect John from contempt allegations; 5) whether prior child support payments made by John can satisfy alleged arrears; and 6) whether John was in contempt for comments made to Mary upon learning of her move. The analysis examines
Jackson v. Jackson COMPLAINTfor DIVORCE
Wendy Jackson filed for divorce from her husband Michael Jackson in Benton County, Arkansas. They were married in 1989 and have two minor children together, Emily age 11 and Maxwell age 3. Wendy is requesting temporary and permanent custody of the children. She also requests that Michael be ordered to pay child support and alimony commensurate with his income. The marriage has experienced indignities that have made Wendy's life intolerable. Wendy requests that the court determine division of marital property and debts if they cannot agree. She requests a hearing to determine temporary orders regarding child custody, support, alimony and visitation during the divorce proceedings.
Petition to Modify - Weaver
Petitioner Deborah Weaver is filing a verified petition to modify custody, parent-time, and child support regarding her three minor children with Respondent Siosifa Heimuli. She alleges that Respondent has continually refused to pay child support and comply with court orders. Additionally, the children have been exposed to domestic violence in Respondent's home. Petitioner proposes adopting her concurrently filed parenting plan and modifying child support. She requests that Respondent and his wife submit to psychological evaluations and that a guardian ad litem be appointed to represent the children's best interests. Petitioner asserts these changes are necessary to protect the children from further abuse and are in their best interests.
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William Allan Kritsonis, PhD
(Revised Summer, 2009)
William H. Parker Leadership Academy Hall of Honor
In 2008, Dr. Kritsonis was inducted into the William H. Parker Leadership Academy Hall of Honor, Graduate School, Prairie View A&M University – The Texas A&M University System. He was nominated by doctoral and master’s degree students.
Dr. Kritsonis Lectures at the University of Oxford, Oxford, England
In 2005, Dr. Kritsonis was an Invited Visiting Lecturer at the Oxford Round Table at Oriel College in the University of Oxford, Oxford, England. His lecture was entitled the Ways of Knowing Through the Realms of Meaning.
Dr. Kritsonis Recognized as Distinguished Alumnus
In 2004, Dr. William Allan Kritsonis was recognized as the Central Washington University Alumni Association Distinguished Alumnus for the College of Education and Professional Studies. Dr. Kritsonis was nominated by alumni, former students, friends, faculty, and staff. Final selection was made by the Alumni Association Board of Directors. Recipients are CWU graduates of 20 years or more and are recognized for achievement in their professional field and have made a positive contribution to society. For the second consecutive year, U.S. News and World Report placed Central Washington University among the top elite public institutions in the west. CWU was 12th on the list in the 2006 On-Line Education of “America’s Best Colleges.”
Educational Background
Dr. William Allan Kritsonis earned his BA in 1969 from Central Washington University, Ellensburg, Washington. In 1971, he earned his M.Ed. from Seattle Pacific University. In 1976, he earned his PhD from the University of Iowa. In 1981, he was a Visiting Scholar at Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, and in 1987 was a Visiting Scholar at Stanford University, Palo Alto, California.
Doctor of Humane Letters
In June 2008, Dr. Kritsonis received the Doctor of Humane Letters, School of Graduate Studies from Southern Christian University. The ceremony was held at the Hilton Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Professional Experience
Dr. Kritsonis began his career as a teacher. He has served education as a principal, superintendent of schools, director of student teaching and field experiences, invited guest professor, author, consultant, editor-in-chief, and publisher. Dr. Kritsonis has earned tenure as a professor at the highest academic rank at two major universities.
Books – Articles – Lectures - Workshops
Dr. Kritsonis lectures and conducts seminars and workshops on a variety of topics. He is author of more than 600 articles in professional journals and several books. His popular book SCHOOL DISCIPLINE: The Art of Survival is scheduled for its fourth edition. He is the author of the textbook William Kritsonis, PhD on Schooling that is used by many professors at colleges and universities throughout the nation and abroad.
In 2008, Dr. Kritsonis coauthored the textbook A Statistical Journey: Taming of the Skew. The book has been adopted by professors in many colleges and universities throughout the nation. It was published by the Alexis/Austin Group, Murrieta, California.
In 2007, Dr. Kritsonis’ version of the book of Ways of Knowing Through the Realms of Meaning (858 pages) was published in the United States of America in cooperation with partial financial support of Visiting Lecturers, Oxford Round Table (2005). The book is the product of a collaborative twenty-four year effort started in 1978 with the late Dr. Philip H. Phenix. Dr. Kritsonis was in continuous communication with Dr. Phenix until his death in 2002.
In 2007, Dr. Kritsonis was the lead author of the textbook Practical Applications of Educational Research and Basic Statistics. The text provides practical content knowledge in research for graduate students at the doctoral and master’s levels.
In 2009, Dr. Kritsonis’ b
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School Law - Educational Law & Policies - Litigation Law - Privacy Law - Employment Law - Court Cases - Educational Leadership -William Allan Kritsonis, PhD
Dr. William Allan Kritsonis earned his BA in 1969 from Central Washington University, Ellensburg, Washington. In 1971, he earned his M.Ed. from Seattle Pacific University. In 1976, he earned his PhD from the University of Iowa. In 1981, he was a Visiting Scholar at Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, and in 1987 was a Visiting Scholar at Stanford University, Palo Alto, California. In June 2008, Dr. Kritsonis received the Doctor of Humane Letters, School of Graduate Studies from Southern Christian University. The ceremony was held at the Hilton Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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1) Brent Jaco, the athletic director of Galveston Independent School District, reported a violation of a UIL rule by a student on the football team. As a result, the football team was barred from participating in the playoffs.
2) The District then reassigned Jaco to a new position. Jaco filed a grievance and was reinstated to his previous position except for Director of Athletics.
3) Jaco then filed suit against the District alleging violations of the Texas Whistleblower Act. The District filed a plea to the jurisdiction arguing the court did not have subject matter jurisdiction, which the trial court denied.
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Dr. Kritsonis has traveled and lectured extensively throughout the United States and world-wide. Some international travels include Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania, Turkey, Italy, Greece, Monte Carlo, England, Holland, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Estonia, Poland, Germany, Mexico, the Caribbean Islands, Mexico, Switzerland, Grand Cayman, Haiti, St. Maarten, St. John, St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. Lucia, Puerto Rico, Nassau, Freeport, Jamaica, Barbados, Martinique, Canada, Curacao, Costa Rico, Aruba, Venezuela, Panama, Bora Bora, Tahiti, Latvia, Spain, Honduras, and many more. He has been invited to lecture and serve as a guest professor at many universities across the nation and abroad.
Court Case 4
1) A school principal reported a teacher to Child Protective Services for allegedly hitting a student with a chair based on interviews with the student and others. The teacher sued the principal for defamation and conspiracy.
2) The court found that the principal was entitled to immunity for reports made in good faith to child protective services. The principal provided affidavits demonstrating her reasonable belief that reporting was required, while the teacher provided no evidence that no reasonable principal would have believed reporting was necessary.
3) The court reversed the trial court's denial of summary judgment for the principal, finding that she was entitled to immunity as her report was made in good faith.
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1) A school principal reported a teacher to Child Protective Services for allegedly hitting a student with a chair based on interviews with the student and others. The teacher sued the principal for defamation and conspiracy.
2) The court found that the principal was entitled to immunity for reports made in good faith to child protective services. The principal provided affidavits demonstrating her reasonable belief that reporting was required, while the teacher provided no evidence that no reasonable principal would have believed reporting was necessary.
3) The court reversed the trial court's denial of summary judgment for the principal, finding that she was entitled to immunity as her report was made in good faith.
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Dr. William Allan Kritsonis
PhD Program in Educational Leadership
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Copy Of Court Case 3
1) A school principal reported a teacher to Child Protective Services for allegedly hitting a student with a chair based on interviews with the student and others. The teacher sued the principal for defamation and conspiracy.
2) The court found that the principal was entitled to immunity for reports made in good faith to child protective services. The principal provided affidavits demonstrating her reasonable belief that reporting was required, while the teacher provided no evidence that no reasonable principal would have believed reporting was necessary.
3) The court reversed the trial court's denial of summary judgment for the principal, finding that she was entitled to immunity as her report was made in good faith.
Court Case 3
1) A school principal reported a teacher to Child Protective Services for allegedly hitting a student with a chair based on interviews with the student and others. The teacher sued the principal for defamation and conspiracy.
2) The court found that the principal was entitled to immunity for reports made in good faith to child protective services. The principal provided affidavits demonstrating her reasonable belief that reporting was required, while the teacher provided no evidence that no reasonable principal would have believed reporting was necessary.
3) The court reversed the trial court's denial of summary judgment for the principal, finding that she was entitled to immunity as her report was made in good faith.
Court Case 3
1) A school principal reported a teacher to Child Protective Services for allegedly hitting a student with a chair based on interviews with the student and others. The teacher sued the principal for defamation and conspiracy.
2) The court found that the principal was entitled to immunity for reports made in good faith to child protective services. The principal provided affidavits demonstrating her reasonable belief that reporting was required, while the teacher provided no evidence that no reasonable principal would have believed reporting was necessary.
3) The court reversed the trial court's denial of summary judgment for the principal, finding that she was entitled to immunity as her report was made in good faith.
Court Case 3
1) A school principal reported a teacher to Child Protective Services for allegedly hitting a student with a chair based on interviews with the student and others. The teacher sued the principal for defamation and conspiracy.
2) The court found that the principal was entitled to immunity for reports made in good faith to child protective services. Affidavits from the principal and others provided facts to support making the report in good faith.
3) The judgment was reversed and summary judgment granted for the principal, finding that immunity applied since a reasonable principal could have believed the report was required based on the information provided.
Court Case 3
1) A school principal reported a teacher to Child Protective Services for allegedly hitting a student with a chair based on interviews with the student and others. The teacher sued the principal for defamation and conspiracy.
2) The court found that the principal was entitled to immunity for reports made in good faith to child protective services. The principal provided affidavits demonstrating her reasonable belief that reporting was required, while the teacher provided no evidence that no reasonable principal would have believed reporting was necessary.
3) The court reversed the trial court's denial of summary judgment for the principal, finding that she was entitled to immunity as her report was made in good faith.
Court Case 3
1) A school principal reported a teacher to Child Protective Services for allegedly hitting a student with a chair based on interviews with the student and others. The teacher sued the principal for defamation and conspiracy.
2) The court found that the principal was entitled to immunity for reports made in good faith to CPS about suspected child abuse. Affidavits from the principal and others supported that she believed the report was required based on the information provided.
3) The judgment was reversed and summary judgment granted for the principal, finding that she was entitled to immunity as her report to CPS was made in good faith.
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This document is a complaint filed on behalf of Lucius, a student with autism, and his mother against a school district and school officials. It alleges that Lucius was repeatedly suspended, excluded from school, and denied an appropriate education plan despite having autism. It claims the district incorrectly identified Lucius as having an emotional/behavioral disorder and refused accommodations for his autism. The complaint lists several legal errors and factual inaccuracies in the administrative law judge's decision regarding Lucius' treatment. It seeks damages and reversal of the administrative decision.
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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: Sexual Discrimination
Title and Citation: Meritor Bank v. Vinson, 106 S. Ct. 2399 (1986)
Type of Action: SCOTUS review of an Appellate Court decision in the District of Columbia Circuit for violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 sexual harassment/discrimination and employer liability.
Facts of the Case: Mechelle Vinson began a 4 year stretch of employment that began in 1974 with Meritor Bank. Shortly after her probationary period Vinson states that Sidney Taylor, her supervisor coerced her into a sexual liaison, she capitulated out of trepidation that if she did not, her employment would be adversely affected. Vinson had physical relations 40 to 50 times over the course of three years. During this time, Vinson testified that Taylor fondled her in front of other employees, followed her into the women's restroom when she was in there alone, exposed himself to her, and forcibly raped her on several occasions. These activities ceased after 1977, respondent stated, when she started going with a steady boyfriend. Additionally, Vinson testified that because she was afraid of Taylor she never reported his harassment to any of his supervisors and never attempted to use the bank's complaint procedure. In 1978, Vinson took an unexplained, extended leave of absence and subsequently, her employment with Meritor Bank was extinguished.
In the District Court Vinson brought suit against Meritor Bank and Sidney Taylor; Taylor denied Vinson’s allegations of sexual activity that he never fondled her, never made suggestive remarks to her, never engaged in sexual intercourse with her, and never asked her to do so. He contended instead that respondent made her accusations in response to a business-related dispute. Furthermore, the bank also denied Vinson’s allegations and stated that any sexual harassment by Taylor was unknown to the bank and engaged in without its consent or approval.
The District Court denied relief without resolving the conflicting testimony, holding that if respondent and the supervisor did have a sexual relationship, it was voluntary and had nothing to do with her continued employment at the bank, and that therefore respondent was not the victim of sexual harassment. The court then went on to hold that since the bank was without notice, it could not be held liable for the supervisor's alleged sexual harassment.
Vinson appealed, and The District of Columbia CircuitCourt of Appeals reversed and remanded. Noting that a violation of Title VII may be predicated on either of two types of sexual harassment - (1) harassment that involves the conditioning of employment benefits on sexual favors, and (2) harassment that, while not affecting economic benefits, creates a hostile or offensive working environment. The Court of Appeals decided in favor of Vinson since the grievance here was of the second type and the District Court did not consider whether .
Commissioner
The document summarizes 5 cases from the Texas Commissioner of Education involving teacher employment disputes. In the first case, an appeal was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction as the teacher was not given proper written notice of termination as required by law. The second case showed that a contract is void if the teacher does not have proper certification. The third case demonstrated that the proper parties must be included in a grievance. The fourth case found that a district cannot contract out of the education code and must follow due process. The fifth case upheld a teacher's termination for failure to maintain classroom discipline.
C O M M I S S I O N E R
The document summarizes four cases that were appealed to the Texas Commissioner of Education.
Case 1 discusses a teacher whose contract was terminated for failing to provide proper certification. The administrative law judge dismissed the appeal for lack of jurisdiction.
Case 2 involves a teacher who did not have proper certification. The administrative law judge dismissed the appeal, finding that the contract was void without certification.
Case 3 was dismissed because the agency filed the complaint against the wrong party, who was merely an employee and not the owner of the driving school.
Case 4 determines that the commissioner has jurisdiction over an employment contract dispute even though it was non a standard contract, and that failure to record a grievance hearing violated the teacher's
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Dr. Kritsonis has traveled and lectured extensively throughout the United States and world-wide. Some international travels include Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania, Turkey, Italy, Greece, Monte Carlo, England, Holland, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Estonia, Poland, Germany, Mexico, the Caribbean Islands, Mexico, Switzerland, Grand Cayman, Haiti, St. Maarten, St. John, St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. Lucia, Puerto Rico, Nassau, Freeport, Jamaica, Barbados, Martinique, Canada, Curacao, Costa Rico, Aruba, Venezuela, Panama, Bora Bora, Tahiti, Latvia, Spain, Honduras, and many more. He has been invited to lecture and serve as a guest professor at many universities across the nation and abroad.
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The document discusses several Supreme Court cases related to freedom of expression by teachers and students in schools. It summarizes key rulings such as Pickering v. Board of Education which established that teachers have a right to freedom of expression as citizens. It also discusses guidelines for determining when teacher or student speech is protected, such as ensuring it is relevant to the classroom topic. Expressions that materially disrupt class or violate others' rights may not be protected.
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2) The court found that the principal was entitled to immunity for reports made in good faith to child protective services. The principal provided affidavits demonstrating her reasonable belief that reporting was required, while the teacher provided no evidence that no reasonable principal would have believed reporting was necessary.
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1) A school principal reported a teacher to Child Protective Services for allegedly hitting a student with a chair based on interviews with the student and others. The teacher sued the principal for defamation and conspiracy.
2) The court found that the principal was entitled to immunity for reports made in good faith to child protective services. The principal provided affidavits demonstrating her reasonable belief that reporting was required, while the teacher provided no evidence that no reasonable principal would have believed reporting was necessary.
3) The court reversed the trial court's denial of summary judgment for the principal, finding that she was entitled to immunity as her report was made in good faith.
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1) A school principal reported a teacher to Child Protective Services for allegedly hitting a student with a chair based on interviews with the student and others. The teacher sued the principal for defamation and conspiracy.
2) The court found that the principal was entitled to immunity for reports made in good faith to child protective services. The principal provided affidavits demonstrating her reasonable belief that reporting was required, while the teacher provided no evidence that no reasonable principal would have believed reporting was necessary.
3) The court reversed the trial court's denial of summary judgment for the principal, finding that she was entitled to immunity as her report was made in good faith.
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1) A school principal reported a teacher to Child Protective Services for allegedly hitting a student with a chair based on interviews with the student and others. The teacher sued the principal for defamation and conspiracy.
2) The court found that the principal was entitled to immunity for reports made in good faith to child protective services. The principal provided affidavits demonstrating her reasonable belief that reporting was required, while the teacher provided no evidence that no reasonable principal would have believed reporting was necessary.
3) The court reversed the trial court's denial of summary judgment for the principal, finding that she was entitled to immunity as her report was made in good faith.
Court Case 3
1) A school principal reported a teacher to Child Protective Services for allegedly hitting a student with a chair based on interviews with the student and others. The teacher sued the principal for defamation and conspiracy.
2) The court found that the principal was entitled to immunity for reports made in good faith to child protective services. Affidavits from the principal and others provided facts to support making the report in good faith.
3) The judgment was reversed and summary judgment granted for the principal, finding that immunity applied since a reasonable principal could have believed the report was required based on the information provided.
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1) A school principal reported a teacher to Child Protective Services for allegedly hitting a student with a chair based on interviews with the student and others. The teacher sued the principal for defamation and conspiracy.
2) The court found that the principal was entitled to immunity for reports made in good faith to child protective services. The principal provided affidavits demonstrating her reasonable belief that reporting was required, while the teacher provided no evidence that no reasonable principal would have believed reporting was necessary.
3) The court reversed the trial court's denial of summary judgment for the principal, finding that she was entitled to immunity as her report was made in good faith.
Court Case 3
1) A school principal reported a teacher to Child Protective Services for allegedly hitting a student with a chair based on interviews with the student and others. The teacher sued the principal for defamation and conspiracy.
2) The court found that the principal was entitled to immunity for reports made in good faith to CPS about suspected child abuse. Affidavits from the principal and others supported that she believed the report was required based on the information provided.
3) The judgment was reversed and summary judgment granted for the principal, finding that she was entitled to immunity as her report to CPS was made in good faith.
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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: Sexual Discrimination
Title and Citation: Meritor Bank v. Vinson, 106 S. Ct. 2399 (1986)
Type of Action: SCOTUS review of an Appellate Court decision in the District of Columbia Circuit for violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 sexual harassment/discrimination and employer liability.
Facts of the Case: Mechelle Vinson began a 4 year stretch of employment that began in 1974 with Meritor Bank. Shortly after her probationary period Vinson states that Sidney Taylor, her supervisor coerced her into a sexual liaison, she capitulated out of trepidation that if she did not, her employment would be adversely affected. Vinson had physical relations 40 to 50 times over the course of three years. During this time, Vinson testified that Taylor fondled her in front of other employees, followed her into the women's restroom when she was in there alone, exposed himself to her, and forcibly raped her on several occasions. These activities ceased after 1977, respondent stated, when she started going with a steady boyfriend. Additionally, Vinson testified that because she was afraid of Taylor she never reported his harassment to any of his supervisors and never attempted to use the bank's complaint procedure. In 1978, Vinson took an unexplained, extended leave of absence and subsequently, her employment with Meritor Bank was extinguished.
In the District Court Vinson brought suit against Meritor Bank and Sidney Taylor; Taylor denied Vinson’s allegations of sexual activity that he never fondled her, never made suggestive remarks to her, never engaged in sexual intercourse with her, and never asked her to do so. He contended instead that respondent made her accusations in response to a business-related dispute. Furthermore, the bank also denied Vinson’s allegations and stated that any sexual harassment by Taylor was unknown to the bank and engaged in without its consent or approval.
The District Court denied relief without resolving the conflicting testimony, holding that if respondent and the supervisor did have a sexual relationship, it was voluntary and had nothing to do with her continued employment at the bank, and that therefore respondent was not the victim of sexual harassment. The court then went on to hold that since the bank was without notice, it could not be held liable for the supervisor's alleged sexual harassment.
Vinson appealed, and The District of Columbia CircuitCourt of Appeals reversed and remanded. Noting that a violation of Title VII may be predicated on either of two types of sexual harassment - (1) harassment that involves the conditioning of employment benefits on sexual favors, and (2) harassment that, while not affecting economic benefits, creates a hostile or offensive working environment. The Court of Appeals decided in favor of Vinson since the grievance here was of the second type and the District Court did not consider whether .
Commissioner
The document summarizes 5 cases from the Texas Commissioner of Education involving teacher employment disputes. In the first case, an appeal was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction as the teacher was not given proper written notice of termination as required by law. The second case showed that a contract is void if the teacher does not have proper certification. The third case demonstrated that the proper parties must be included in a grievance. The fourth case found that a district cannot contract out of the education code and must follow due process. The fifth case upheld a teacher's termination for failure to maintain classroom discipline.
C O M M I S S I O N E R
The document summarizes four cases that were appealed to the Texas Commissioner of Education.
Case 1 discusses a teacher whose contract was terminated for failing to provide proper certification. The administrative law judge dismissed the appeal for lack of jurisdiction.
Case 2 involves a teacher who did not have proper certification. The administrative law judge dismissed the appeal, finding that the contract was void without certification.
Case 3 was dismissed because the agency filed the complaint against the wrong party, who was merely an employee and not the owner of the driving school.
Case 4 determines that the commissioner has jurisdiction over an employment contract dispute even though it was non a standard contract, and that failure to record a grievance hearing violated the teacher's
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