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Strategic Preparation for Teacher Contract Negotiations: Understanding Legal Requirements and Anticipating Union Interests

February 9, 2026

As school officials prepare to negotiate teacher collective bargaining agreements (CBA), effective preparation goes beyond merely reviewing budgets and timelines. School officials can set themselves up for success by entering the process with a clear understanding of their school’s legal...

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Reminder: Spring Student Count Day is Quickly Approaching

February 2, 2026

The State School Aid Act establishes two student count days each school year to determine the amount of state aid distributed to a school: the first Wednesday in October and the second Wednesday in February. The 2026 spring (supplemental) count day is Wednesday, February 11, 2026...

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Guide to Prior Written Notice under IDEA

January 26, 2026

If you have ever attended a Thrun special education training, you likely heard us emphasize the importance of prior written notice (PWN). Not only is it an IDEA requirement, a PWN is the best vehicle for evidencing the legality of an IEP or other special education decisions. MDE’s new guidance...

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Thrun Law Firm Webinar – 2020 Title IX Regulations Comprehensive Training

This comprehensive training on the 2020 Title IX regulations will satisfy the training requirements for Title IX Coordinators, Investigators, Decision-Makers, and Appeals Officers in the Title IX Grievance Process.

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February 11, 2026

Thrun Labor Webinar Series – Employee Discipline & Nonrenewal

Join Thrun attorneys for Day #1 of the 2026 Labor and Employment Webinar Series from 9:00am – 10:30am ET.

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February 25, 2026

MASB Labor Relations Workshop

Ray Davis will present “Time Tested Bargaining Strategies”.

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February 27, 2026