Daily Archives: March 7, 2012

Since I work in public education, I encounter situations daily that are impacted by laws and policies.  The law that I face most often tends to be IDEA.  Students with disabilities are impacted by this law in all aspects.  From their educational placement, services, modifications and accommodations, least restrictive environment and discipline.  When it comes [...]
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During this time of year, I meet with all of the secondary schools to review their staffing allocation provided from our budget office.  Each year, some schools increase in enrollment while others decrease in enrollment and will cause schools to … Continue reading →
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Whenever students are thought to be living out of district a five-day letter is issued, whereby the parent/guardian has five days to prove residency within the school’s zone or else be withdrawn. Recently, I learned of such a situation…on the heals of a physical safety issue involving the student in question. My initial thought was [...]
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We have spent much time in class looking at the merits of various policies in regards to intent and what is actually implemented. I now have a keener ear for such matters. It reminds me of the Northern Virginia Sniper incidents in the early 2000′… Read more »

An employee at my school just lost her husband suddenly of a massive stroke.  She let me know that she wanted to come back to work on Wednesday, which would make her absences be five counting the day her husband passed away.  According to our school sick leave policy, an employee can take 4 days [...] Read more »