HR WEBINAR SERIES FOR TASPA MEMBERS

The Texas Association of School Personnel Administrators (TASPA), in partnership with the law firm of Thompson & Horton, LLP proudly present the 2024-2025 Webinar Series.

This webinar series is a TASPA member benefit and is presented at no charge to TASPA members. Non-TASPA may register for $25.

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Who’s on First: Processing and Responding to Requests for Personnel Records

On any given day, a school district can receive multiple requests for information, ranging from student records requests to public information requests to subpoenas (and more!). Odds are, when a request seeks access to or copies of personnel files, your team gets involved. Join Thompson & Horton attorney Morgan Beam to learn the various methods third parties might use to obtain records and information about current and former employees and the district’s obligations when responding to each. After this session, you will have a better understanding of how to recognize and interpret a request, when to involve legal counsel in your response efforts, and possible consequences for failing to timely or fully respond to a request. This webinar is geared toward requests personnel records specifically, but public information officers and others responsible for responding to records requests will also find the information useful.

Presenter: Morgan Beam, Thompson & Horton, LLP

Date: September 24, 2024
Time: 10:00 - 11:15 am

Preparing for Nonrenewal Season: Learning from Others’ Experiences and Strategies

Help your district prepare for the upcoming nonrenewal season by learning from the experiences of others.  Join Thompson & Horton attorneys Oleg Nudelman and Amber King for a review of key takeaways and actionable insights to navigate this critical period effectively.  This presentation will provide HR professionals with a review of specific cases and scenarios to illustrate practical solutions and possible roadblocks encountered when determining whether to move forward with separating employment with a contract employee.

Presenters: Oleg Nudelman & Amber King, Thompson & Horton, LLP

Date: October 30, 2024
Time: 10:00 - 11:15 am

It’s Go Time!: How to Ensure You Properly Carry Out Chapter 21 Contract Decisions

Everyone has (hopefully) been preparing for nonrenewal season all year, but is your team really ready?  Join Thompson & Horton attorneys Stephanie Hamm and Celena Vinson to discuss best practices for file review meetings, discussing resignations, and carrying out end-of-year terminations and nonrenewals in compliance with Texas law and board policies.  This presentation will help HR professionals ensure that all the hard work leading up to nonrenewal season doesn’t go to waste based on missed deadlines, insufficient notice, or other missteps.

Presenters:  Stephanie A. Hamm & Celena Vinson, Thompson & Horton LLP                      

Date: March 5, 2025
Time: 10:00 - 11:15 am

First Amendment Freedoms and Boundaries: Navigating Speech Rights In and Out of the Classroom

In today’s complex educational environment, understanding First Amendment rights and limitations is crucial for educators.  Join Thompson & Horton attorneys Chris Gilbert and Amber King for an overview of how free speech is protected and regulated within educational settings and beyond.  This presentation aims to equip HR professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to assist employees in understanding and balancing their constitutional rights and professional responsibilities.

Presenters:  Christopher B. Gilbert & Amber King, Thompson & Horton LLP                      

Date: April 23, 2025
Time: 10:00 - 11:15 am