School Planning and Management

"There is no problem in this field we haven't seen before." --Stuart L. Whitt

At Whitt Law LLC, we assist school boards and administrators with virtually all legal issues related to the planning and management of public schools in Illinois.

Much of our law practice is involved in advising the fast-growing suburbs in the collar counties surrounding Chicago. Growth pressures school boards and school administrators to take action to assure that children receive a sound education. At times school boards need to make very difficult choices given the resources they have. Our attorneys help school boards deal with very difficult and complex problems.

Recently, one of the school districts we represent was faced with the necessity to cut its budget by almost 40 percent. With our advice, the board was able to make choices necessary to stay within budget constraints. If a public education problem arises in Illinois, Whitt Law LLC will help find the solution.

An Illinois Education Law Firm that Provides Answers and Solutions

At Whitt Law LLC, our attorneys help school boards and school districts every day in the planning and management of their schools, including:

• Employment, including the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
   
• Collective Bargaining
   
• Student matters, including attendance and discipline
   
• Education and discipline of disabled students, including compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
   
• Elections and referenda
   
• Constitutional issues, including separation of church and state and freedom of expression
   
• Civil rights and discrimination issues
   
• Procurement and Contract issues
   
• Freedom of Information Act issues
   
• School finances and budgeting, including tax assessments and objections
   
• Developer land/cash contributions and capital facilities development impact fees
   
• School board policies, procedures, and regulations
   
• Relations between school boards and administrators
   
• Relations between school districts and other government agencies
   
• Litigation and administrative hearings
   
• School calendar issues
   
• Staff development
   
• Detachments, organizations, reorganizations, and redistricting
   
• Compliance with state and federal mandates, such as No Child Left Behind
   

We have been advising clients on education issues for more than a quarter century. Our school clients rely on our experience and knowledge of education law, to provide sound advice and practical solutions to the issues they face daily. Please contact us with any questions or concerns you may have.

Representing School Districts throughout Illinois with Experienced Legal Advice, Counsel and Litigation Services in Education Law