VIRTUAL School Law Conference

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (CST)

Via Zoom

* Registration open until 2/10/25 at 3:00 PM (CST)

Event Details

Content is determined by Iowa administrators who serve on SAI’s Law Conference Committee. Expect a variety of timely and relevant legal topics.

Facilitators: Iowa’s leading education law attorneys

Licensure renewal credit: learn your options for earning credit.

Registration fee: $125 for SAI members, $250 for non-members. All participants are required to register.

Cancellation/refund policy: Registrants are responsible for full payment unless cancellation is received at least three business days in advance of the event. Email SAI or call 515-267-1115 to let us know if you're unable to attend.

Log-in instructions will be emailed prior to the event.

For More Information:

12199 Stratford Drive
Clive, Iowa 50325
United States 515.267.1115

Presenters

Matt Carver | Legal Services Director, SAI - Facilitator
Dave Daughton | Government Relations Director, SAI
Thomas Mayes | General Counsel, Iowa Department of Education
Nicole Proesch and John Lande | Attorneys,Dickinson Bradshaw Law Firm
Miriam Van Heukelem | Attorney, Ahlers Law Firm
Andrea Vizthum, Assistant Polk County Attorney
Carrie Weber | Attorney, Ahlers Law Firm

Topics

Common employment law issues and recent updates (e.g., accommodating disabilities, FMLA leave and other leave issues, FLSA and overtime, issues surrounding maternity and expressing milk at work, employee disciplinary considerations, etc.). Miriam Van Heukelem
Privacy, cyber risk, and insurance for schools - Nicole Proesch and John Lande
Legislative update - Dave Daughton
Technology and cellphone issues regarding both staff members and students (discipline, policy ideas, best practices, speech, acceptable use of technology, use of district property, etc.). Carrie Weber
Absenteeism, truancy, and county enforcement - Thomas Mayes and Andrea Vizthum