Legal Training

KASB’s negotiations training is conducted by experienced KASB legal staff who are also professional negotiators. All training includes the following outcomes:

• Mandatory and permissive negotiation topics;
• Impasse procedures;
• Strategies for boards;
• How to negotiate salaries;
• Recommended contract language; and
• Depending on the length of training, additional content and support provided.

Legal Services Provides the Following Training:

• Title IX
• Disability Services
• Student Discipline
• Constitutional Law
• HR Academy

Negotiations

KASB Legal Staff provides generalized training in negotiations to all members. In addition, a wide range of legal support is available to members of the KASB Legal Assistance Fund. This full service starts with negotiation preparation and concludes with the drafting of the final agreement.

Recent changes made to the Professional Negotiations Act require yearly training for those selected to represent the local board and the professional employees’ organization. Beginning in January three levels of training are offered that meet these requirements. KASB staff will also conduct onsite training, either for individual teams or for several teams in your area/region.

Labor Relations

Labor relations can be influenced by federal and state laws, regulations, court decisions, board policy, negotiated agreements and district customs and practices. KASB provides services and information to assist boards in developing sound labor-management practices. This includes:

• Conducting negotiations: impasse procedures, representation at hearings, contract analysis, telephone inquiry and research data
• Hiring and employment interviews.
• Job descriptions, evaluations, and terminations.
• Prevention of discrimination and sexual harassment claims.

Legal Services Provides the Following Services in Negotiation & Labor Relations Support:

• Negotiation Training
• Negotiation Practicums
• Representation During Negotiations
• Sample Documents/Resources
• Hiring/Practice Best Practices

KASB Policy Services

KASB’s Policy Service focuses on ensuring district policies are not only legally compliant with state and federal laws and regulations but also implement what is considered best practice for school boards and districts. Policies are invaluable for establishing direction and providing oversight. Misunderstanding of district policy may leave your school system and staff exposed.

Policy Services Include the Following:

• Annual Policy Updates
• Policy Reviews
• New Annual Policy Service
• New Automated Policy Service

Learn More about Policy Services

On-Call Support

KASB Legal Services Proudly Provides On-Call Legal Support for your District Should Any of the Following Events Occur:

• Attorney-on-call for board meetings
• Student Discipline Support
• Employee Relations
• Crisis Response