Duane Martin

It's time for Missouri lawmakers to respect local control of public schools missouriindependent.com/2023/03/28/its… via @MO_Independent

This week, the House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee as well as the Senate Education and Workforce Development Committee heard bills that would create an open enrollment program. Read about this and more at msta.org/action. #MoLeg

From October 1 - January 9 of last year, the ISD received 91 applications (certified and classified). During the same time frame this year - 506. 456% increase. This is largely due to the passage of the 4DSW.

EdCounsel Insights - Student Discipline: Issues and Insights this Fall In this episode, Duane and Emily discuss current issues in student discipline including weapons, medical marijuana and Safe Schools Act suspensions and expulsions. #trustedcounsel buzzsprout.com/1265081/113337…

EdCounsel Insights - Explicit Sexual Materials on School Shelves In this episode, Duane discusses recent developments surrounding the issue of sexually explicit materials in Missouri public schools. #trustedcounsel buzzsprout.com/1265081/112391…

EdCounsel Insights - The Supreme Court’s “Praying Coach” Case and Missouri Schools We discuss the US Supreme Court’s recent decision regarding a coach who prayed at mid-field following HS football games and the implications for MO schools. #trustedcounsel bit.ly/3OJSqGR

EdCounsel Insights - 2022 General Session: The Big Takeaways from Scott Kimble In this episode, Duane is joined by attorney and MASA’s Director of Advocacy Scott Kimble to discuss the topline takeaways from this General Session. #trustedcounsel buzzsprout.com/1265081/107991…

EdCounsel Insights - Verdict for Transgender Student Revisited We discuss the recent court’s judgment in favor of a school district notwithstanding a $4 million jury verdict against the district and in favor of a transgender student. #trustedcounsel buzzsprout.com/1265081/107866…

Judge has granted judgment in the school district’s favor notwithstanding the jury verdict for the transgender student of 4.2M because the student failed to make the required showing of gender discrimination under the law molawyersmedia.com/2022/06/06/jud…

We are honored to have sponsored a hole for today's MASA Masters Golf Tournament. Shout out to all the school administrators, past and present, and @MASALeaders! We appreciate all you do and hope you had the best time connecting with friends!! #trustedcounsel #leaddevelopsupport

EdCounsel Insights - Student Surveys and Privacy Laws In this episode, Tom Smith and Duane discuss recent claims regarding pupil privacy and student surveys, and talk thru legal parameters and practical considerations for districts. #trustedcounsel buzzsprout.com/1265081/107340…

I appreciate Roger’s words throughout this podcast but his message at the end—this is what we live for.

Thanks to Carol Embree for her time and expertise on such a timely and critical issue!

EdCounsel Insights - Common Mistakes of New Board Members In this episode, Duane discusses a few of the common mistakes often made by new members of the Board of Education. #trustedcounsel buzzsprout.com/1265081/104471…

Thanks for the privilege of working with an engaging group of public educators. Great conversation!

EdCounsel Insights-The U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision regarding Board Member Free Speech In this episode, Duane discusses the Court’s decision and what it means for Missouri school boards that may want to censure an individual board member. #trustedcounsel bit.ly/3NqI1jn

EdCounsel Insights - Guns and Missouri Schools In this episode, Duane talks through some of the more common issues raised by federal, state law and board policy rules for guns on MO school property and what school officials should know. #trustedcounsel buzzsprout.com/1265081/102921…

Mark your calendars for EdCounsel's annual School Law Seminar! Five dates across the state are scheduled; more information regarding registration will follow in the coming weeks. #trustedcounsel

EdCounsel Insights - How to NOT Campaign for Your District’s Ballot Measure In this episode, Rachel Meystedt joins Duane to talk about key rules relating to campaigns for ballot measures. #trustedcounsel buzzsprout.com/1265081/101889…

BLOG: MSBA & OPEN ENROLLMENT: THE FACTS Regarding HB 1814 MSBA claimed that “there is considerable misinformation being shared about MSBA’s position on this bill.” We felt it was important to provide some facts to be objectively considered. #trustedcounsel edcounsel.law/2022/02/16/msb…