Undertow Update: Legislative and Legal ChangesHolly WardellTo keep you from being swept out to sea or dashed on the rocks, Holly Wardell will dive into the latest wave of commissioner decisions and court cases. The information in this legal update could mean the difference between struggling to tread water and riding the waves of personnel bliss!

Immigration Issues that Affect School District Workforces: DACA, Visas and ICE Involvement Ann Badmus, Immigration Attorney, Scheef & Stone, LLPThis timely session will address the standing of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Temporary Protected Status, and other visa issues affecting both teachers and students. We’ll examine district interactions with Immigration and Customs Enforcement including ICE access to students, teachers, and parent information and its policy regarding schools as sensitive areas.

Overboard! Social Media Mania Eric Muñoz and Marlene WyattWhen your employees’ online expression gets caught up in the currents of social media outrage, find out how you can rescue the employees, calm the community waters, and make online sailing safer in the future. A social media storm can arrive with no warning. Be prepared by taking a safety course with your legal lifeguards.

A Guaranteed, Early Retirement to the Beach: Failing to Meet the Requirements of Senate Bill 7 Andrea MooneyLife is no day at the beach when you do not comply with SB 7. This past legislative session significantly raised the stakes for administrators who fail to timely report educator misconduct and improper relationships between students and employees. Do not miss the boat on this instructive session on SB 7 compliance.

Jellyfish, Sea Urchins, and Sand Crabs! Save Yourself from the Pain of Defending Against Termination AppealsHeather RutlandBeaches, like termination decisions, can have hidden pitfalls. Learn what to watch for and the precautions to take once the decision has been made to propose termination.

Building Your Sandcastle: Constructing a Case for TerminationHeather RutlandLearn what key elements you and your staff should collect and create as you contemplate either a termination or nonrenewal, to ensure it can withstand the rising tide from an employee challenge.

Smooth Sailing in FMLA and ADA Waters Jennifer Powell Participants will receive an update on recent FMLA and ADA cases and the lessons that can be learned from them. Learn to recognize when absences trigger the protection of the FMLA and ADA. Hear about common pitfalls in administering leave and learn how to handle medical inquiries and information.

Grains of Sand: 30 Best Personnel Practices in 60 Minutes Jennifer Powell, Heather Rutland, and Eric Muñoz (Holly Wardell Moderating)Our presenters will provide the 30 hottest personnel best practices in spit fire fashion. Keep your pencils sharpened to make sure you catch these gems before they get in your eyes.

TASPA Summer Law ConferenceJuly 11, 2018 | 1:00 - 5:00 pm | Renaissance Austin Hotel