BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Robbins Schwartz - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Robbins Schwartz X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://robbins-schwartz.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Robbins Schwartz REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240502T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240502T081500 DTSTAMP:20260911T093252 CREATED:20240424T205424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T203017Z UID:13288-1714633200-1714637700@robbins-schwartz.com SUMMARY:Unpacking the 2024 Title IX Regulations: A Webinar for Higher Education Institutions DESCRIPTION:On April 19\, 2024\, the U.S. Department of Education released its long-anticipated amendments to the regulations implementing Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The 2024 Regulations\, which go into effect on August 1\, 2024\, will significantly re-shape the legal landscape governing the obligations of post-secondary institutions that receive federal funding to address sex-based discrimination and harassment in their educational programs and activities. Grab your lunch and join us for a first look at the new Regulations and a discussion on their impact on colleges and universities. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will include a Q&A segment. Please email marketing@robbins-schwartz.com by Wednesday\, May 1 with questions about the 2024 Regulations that you would like our speakers to address. \n\n\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\n\n\n\nTitle IX Coordinators\n\n\n\nInvestigators and Decision-Makers\n\n\n\nCollege administrators responsible for student and/or employee investigations and discipline\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here! URL:https://robbins-schwartz.com/event/unpacking-the-2024-title-ix-regulations-a-webinar-for-higher-education-institutions-2/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://robbins-schwartz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Webinar-Thumbnail-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240501T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240501T081500 DTSTAMP:20260911T093252 CREATED:20240424T205838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T182444Z UID:8941-1714546800-1714551300@robbins-schwartz.com SUMMARY:Unpacking the 2024 Title IX Regulations: A Webinar for K-12 School Districts DESCRIPTION:On April 19\, 2024\, the U.S. Department of Education released its long-anticipated amendments to the regulations implementing Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The 2024 Regulations\, which go into effect on August 1\, 2024\, will significantly re-shape the legal landscape governing school district’s obligations to address sex-based discrimination and harassment in their educational programs and activities. Grab your lunch and join us for a first look at the new Regulations and a discussion on their impact on K-12 schools and school districts. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will include a Q&A segment. Please email marketing@robbins-schwartz.com by Tuesday\, April 30 with questions about the 2024 Regulations that you would like our speakers to address. \n\n\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\n\n\n\nNondiscrimination Coordinators and Title IX Coordinators\n\n\n\nComplaint Managers and Investigators\n\n\n\nSuperintendents\n\n\n\nPrincipals and Assistant Principals\n\n\n\nOther administrators responsible for student and/or employee investigations and discipline\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here! URL:https://robbins-schwartz.com/event/unpacking-the-2024-title-ix-regulations-a-webinar-for-k-12-school-districts/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://robbins-schwartz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Webinar-Thumbnail.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240501T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240501T081500 DTSTAMP:20260911T093252 CREATED:20240424T205838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T202900Z UID:13289-1714546800-1714551300@robbins-schwartz.com SUMMARY:Unpacking the 2024 Title IX Regulations: A Webinar for K-12 School Districts DESCRIPTION:On April 19\, 2024\, the U.S. Department of Education released its long-anticipated amendments to the regulations implementing Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The 2024 Regulations\, which go into effect on August 1\, 2024\, will significantly re-shape the legal landscape governing school district’s obligations to address sex-based discrimination and harassment in their educational programs and activities. Grab your lunch and join us for a first look at the new Regulations and a discussion on their impact on K-12 schools and school districts. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will include a Q&A segment. Please email marketing@robbins-schwartz.com by Tuesday\, April 30 with questions about the 2024 Regulations that you would like our speakers to address. \n\n\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\n\n\n\nNondiscrimination Coordinators and Title IX Coordinators\n\n\n\nComplaint Managers and Investigators\n\n\n\nSuperintendents\n\n\n\nPrincipals and Assistant Principals\n\n\n\nOther administrators responsible for student and/or employee investigations and discipline\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here! URL:https://robbins-schwartz.com/event/unpacking-the-2024-title-ix-regulations-a-webinar-for-k-12-school-districts-2/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://robbins-schwartz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Webinar-Thumbnail.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240410T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240411T185959 DTSTAMP:20260911T093252 CREATED:20240228T225123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T182426Z UID:8689-1712775600-1712861999@robbins-schwartz.com SUMMARY:Purchasing & Construction Virtual Conference DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 11\, 2024 \n\n\n\nRegistration for our 2024 Purchasing & Construction Virtual Conference is live! Check out our presentation schedule below with descriptions of each topic. To register\, click the link below – we hope to “see” you there. \n\n\n\nTo view our conference program\, click here. \n\n\n\nTopics and Descriptions: \n\n\n\nMaintaining Control and Best Practices for Bidding Procurement \n\n\n\n\n8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.\n\n\n\n\nMany public bodies want to take steps to impact participation in their contracting. Whether it increases participation by historically disadvantaged groups\, or the desire to keep tax dollars local\, public bidding and procurement laws still apply. This presentation will help public bodies navigate the bidding and procurement laws while still trying to accomplish their goals. \n\n\n\nContractor Defaults: Practical Considerations for Owners to Reduce the Likelihood of a Contractor Default and Strategies to Implement if a Default Occurs \n\n\n\n\n9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.\n\n\n\n\nA contractor default\, or breach of contract\, is one of the worst occurrences on a project and will result in major headaches for a project owner. This presentation will preview practical and legal considerations to protect owners from contractor default as well as strategies in the event of contractor default. The presenters will address owner pre-construction considerations such as bidding and selecting your contractor\, performance and payment bonds\, and effective contract clauses. Finally\, the presentation will address ways to minimize a default during the project\, and steps that an owner can take if a default occurs in order to complete the project on time without additional costs. \n\n\n\nYour Board May Want to Borrow Money – Now What? \n\n\n\n\n10:15 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.\n\n\n\n\nGovernmental entities issue debt to pay for capital projects\, to pay for operating needs that cannot be met through current annual revenues\, or to address debt service levels. There are many options available to address these needs. Through this session\, attendees will be introduced to concepts necessary to assemble a finance team\, actively and adequately participate in the debt issuance process\, and manage post-insurance compliance requirements – all of which are important to fulfilling their role as stewards of public funds. \n\n\n\nTop 10 Considerations for Real Estate: Strategies to Protect Your Property Rights and Ensure a Smooth Transaction \n\n\n\n\n11:00 a.m. – 11: 45 a.m.\n\n\n\n\nEvery real estate transaction can present nuanced and often unexpected legal issues\, even for experienced parties. This presentation will address common real estate issues that public bodies face when engaging in real estate transaction as well as proactive considerations and practical solutions for every stage of the transaction. \n\n\n\nInteractive Problem Solving for Purchasing and Construction \n\n\n\n\n11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nThis session is dedicated to a question-and-answer (Q&A)\, where attendees have the opportunity to ask questions related to the topics discussed\, seek clarification on specific points\, or explore deeper insights into the subject matter. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here! URL:https://robbins-schwartz.com/event/purchasing-construction-virtual-conference/ CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://robbins-schwartz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/iStock-808087100.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240410T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240411T185959 DTSTAMP:20260911T093252 CREATED:20240228T225123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T202829Z UID:13287-1712775600-1712861999@robbins-schwartz.com SUMMARY:Purchasing & Construction Virtual Conference DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 11\, 2024 \n\n\n\nRegistration for our 2024 Purchasing & Construction Virtual Conference is live! Check out our presentation schedule below with descriptions of each topic. To register\, click the link below – we hope to “see” you there. \n\n\n\nTo view our conference program\, click here. \n\n\n\nTopics and Descriptions: \n\n\n\nMaintaining Control and Best Practices for Bidding Procurement \n\n\n\n\n8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.\n\n\n\n\nMany public bodies want to take steps to impact participation in their contracting. Whether it increases participation by historically disadvantaged groups\, or the desire to keep tax dollars local\, public bidding and procurement laws still apply. This presentation will help public bodies navigate the bidding and procurement laws while still trying to accomplish their goals. \n\n\n\nContractor Defaults: Practical Considerations for Owners to Reduce the Likelihood of a Contractor Default and Strategies to Implement if a Default Occurs \n\n\n\n\n9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.\n\n\n\n\nA contractor default\, or breach of contract\, is one of the worst occurrences on a project and will result in major headaches for a project owner. This presentation will preview practical and legal considerations to protect owners from contractor default as well as strategies in the event of contractor default. The presenters will address owner pre-construction considerations such as bidding and selecting your contractor\, performance and payment bonds\, and effective contract clauses. Finally\, the presentation will address ways to minimize a default during the project\, and steps that an owner can take if a default occurs in order to complete the project on time without additional costs. \n\n\n\nYour Board May Want to Borrow Money – Now What? \n\n\n\n\n10:15 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.\n\n\n\n\nGovernmental entities issue debt to pay for capital projects\, to pay for operating needs that cannot be met through current annual revenues\, or to address debt service levels. There are many options available to address these needs. Through this session\, attendees will be introduced to concepts necessary to assemble a finance team\, actively and adequately participate in the debt issuance process\, and manage post-insurance compliance requirements – all of which are important to fulfilling their role as stewards of public funds. \n\n\n\nTop 10 Considerations for Real Estate: Strategies to Protect Your Property Rights and Ensure a Smooth Transaction \n\n\n\n\n11:00 a.m. – 11: 45 a.m.\n\n\n\n\nEvery real estate transaction can present nuanced and often unexpected legal issues\, even for experienced parties. This presentation will address common real estate issues that public bodies face when engaging in real estate transaction as well as proactive considerations and practical solutions for every stage of the transaction. \n\n\n\nInteractive Problem Solving for Purchasing and Construction \n\n\n\n\n11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nThis session is dedicated to a question-and-answer (Q&A)\, where attendees have the opportunity to ask questions related to the topics discussed\, seek clarification on specific points\, or explore deeper insights into the subject matter. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here! URL:https://robbins-schwartz.com/event/purchasing-construction-virtual-conference-2/ CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://robbins-schwartz.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/iStock-808087100.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231031T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231031T063000 DTSTAMP:20260911T093252 CREATED:20231006T193509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T182411Z UID:7894-1698728400-1698733800@robbins-schwartz.com SUMMARY:DEI Initiatives and Programs Under Fire: What Educational Institutions Can Do to Ensure Their Program Comply with Relevant Laws Webinar DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual webinar in which we will discuss the challenges to DEI programs and measures and advice attendees on how they should respond to these challenges and ensure that their DEI programs and initiatives are legally compliant. Come prepared for an informative and interactive discussion on this hot topic. \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Zoom \n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn: \n\n\n\n\nAn understanding of the laws relevant to equity and diversity measure\n\n\n\nAn understanding of the relevant court decisions regarding DEI measures\n\n\n\nKnowledge on how to conduct a review and assessment of their equity initiatives\n\n\n\nAn understanding of race-conscious vs. race neutral equity and diversity efforts\n\n\n\nPractice guidance on responding to equity challenges\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\n\n\n\nCollege Administrators\n\n\n\nSchool District Administrators\n\n\n\nDiversity and Equity Offices and Directors\n\n\n\nHuman Resource Personnel\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here! URL:https://robbins-schwartz.com/event/dei-initiatives-and-programs-under-fire-what-educational-institutions-can-do-to-ensure-their-program-comply-with-relevant-laws-webinar/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://robbins-schwartz.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/iStock-1156335710-Converted.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231031T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231031T063000 DTSTAMP:20260911T093252 CREATED:20231006T193509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T202900Z UID:13286-1698728400-1698733800@robbins-schwartz.com SUMMARY:DEI Initiatives and Programs Under Fire: What Educational Institutions Can Do to Ensure Their Program Comply with Relevant Laws Webinar DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual webinar in which we will discuss the challenges to DEI programs and measures and advice attendees on how they should respond to these challenges and ensure that their DEI programs and initiatives are legally compliant. Come prepared for an informative and interactive discussion on this hot topic. \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Zoom \n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn: \n\n\n\n\nAn understanding of the laws relevant to equity and diversity measure\n\n\n\nAn understanding of the relevant court decisions regarding DEI measures\n\n\n\nKnowledge on how to conduct a review and assessment of their equity initiatives\n\n\n\nAn understanding of race-conscious vs. race neutral equity and diversity efforts\n\n\n\nPractice guidance on responding to equity challenges\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\n\n\n\nCollege Administrators\n\n\n\nSchool District Administrators\n\n\n\nDiversity and Equity Offices and Directors\n\n\n\nHuman Resource Personnel\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here! URL:https://robbins-schwartz.com/event/dei-initiatives-and-programs-under-fire-what-educational-institutions-can-do-to-ensure-their-program-comply-with-relevant-laws-webinar-2/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://robbins-schwartz.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/iStock-1156335710-Converted.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231004T030000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231004T100000 DTSTAMP:20260911T093252 CREATED:20230906T210603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T182350Z UID:7803-1696388400-1696413600@robbins-schwartz.com SUMMARY:2023 School Administrators' Conference DESCRIPTION:Join us as we partner with the Large Unit District Association (LUDA) to present this year’s School Administrators’ Conference. \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Hotel Arista\, 2139 City Gate Ln\, Naperville\, IL 60563 \n\n\n\nVirtual option available. \n\n\n\nTopics Include: \n\n\n\n\nInvestigations into Employee-on-Student Sexual Misconduct and Grooming Complaints\n\n\n\nGeneral Updates and Managing Employee Leave Rights \n\n\n\nThe Three R’s: Recognizing\, Reporting and Responding to Student Bullying Incidents \n\n\n\nPurchasing and Bidding from the Basics to the Advanced \n\n\n\nSection 504: Here Today\, Revised Tomorrow \n\n\n\nDesign-Build Contracts: Strategies for Using this Construction Project Delivery Method and Understanding the Procurement Requirements of the School Design-Build Authorization Law \n\n\n\nChanges to the Teacher Tenure Process and It’s Effects on the Evaluation Process \n\n\n\nA Fresh Look at Bargaining Teacher and ESP Contracts: Best Practices for Responding to Union Proposals\, Traditional Bargaining v. Interest-Based Methods\, and Strategies for Success \n\n\n\nBest Practices for Navigating Student Residency and Homelessness\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here!\n\n\n\n\n\nFull Conference Agenda \n\n\n\n\n\nTopic Descriptions URL:https://robbins-schwartz.com/event/save-the-date-2023-school-administrators-conference/ CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://robbins-schwartz.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/iStock-1142994920-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231004T030000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231004T100000 DTSTAMP:20260911T093252 CREATED:20230906T210603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T202829Z UID:13283-1696388400-1696413600@robbins-schwartz.com SUMMARY:2023 School Administrators' Conference DESCRIPTION:Join us as we partner with the Large Unit District Association (LUDA) to present this year’s School Administrators’ Conference. \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Hotel Arista\, 2139 City Gate Ln\, Naperville\, IL 60563 \n\n\n\nVirtual option available. \n\n\n\nTopics Include: \n\n\n\n\nInvestigations into Employee-on-Student Sexual Misconduct and Grooming Complaints\n\n\n\nGeneral Updates and Managing Employee Leave Rights \n\n\n\nThe Three R’s: Recognizing\, Reporting and Responding to Student Bullying Incidents \n\n\n\nPurchasing and Bidding from the Basics to the Advanced \n\n\n\nSection 504: Here Today\, Revised Tomorrow \n\n\n\nDesign-Build Contracts: Strategies for Using this Construction Project Delivery Method and Understanding the Procurement Requirements of the School Design-Build Authorization Law \n\n\n\nChanges to the Teacher Tenure Process and It’s Effects on the Evaluation Process \n\n\n\nA Fresh Look at Bargaining Teacher and ESP Contracts: Best Practices for Responding to Union Proposals\, Traditional Bargaining v. Interest-Based Methods\, and Strategies for Success \n\n\n\nBest Practices for Navigating Student Residency and Homelessness\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here!\n\n\n\n\n\nFull Conference Agenda \n\n\n\n\n\nTopic Descriptions URL:https://robbins-schwartz.com/event/save-the-date-2023-school-administrators-conference-2/ CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://robbins-schwartz.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/iStock-1142994920-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230926T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230926T080000 DTSTAMP:20260911T093252 CREATED:20230926T170000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T210647Z UID:7869-1695711600-1695715200@robbins-schwartz.com SUMMARY:Recorded Webinar: Notice Requirements and Best Practices in Addressing Bullying Complaints DESCRIPTION:Webinar Request: Notice Requirements and Best Practices in Addressing Bullying Complaints\n \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n CompanyJob Title\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n\n\nThis presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of the requirements for addressing bullying in schools and new reporting requirements created by Public Act 103-47. This topic will include a review of the ins and outs of the bullying response process\, including how to identify bullying behavior\, procedures for parent/guardian notification\, best practices for conducting prompt and thorough investigations\, and recommendations for developing and implementing supportive measures for students. URL:https://robbins-schwartz.com/event/recorded-webinar-notice-requirements-and-best-practices-in-addressing-bullying-complaints/ CATEGORIES:Recorded Webinar,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://robbins-schwartz.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/iStock-1214454156.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230926T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230926T080000 DTSTAMP:20260911T093252 CREATED:20230926T170000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T210647Z UID:13285-1695711600-1695715200@robbins-schwartz.com SUMMARY:Recorded Webinar: Notice Requirements and Best Practices in Addressing Bullying Complaints DESCRIPTION:Webinar Request: Notice Requirements and Best Practices in Addressing Bullying Complaints\n \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n CompanyJob Title\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n\n\nThis presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of the requirements for addressing bullying in schools and new reporting requirements created by Public Act 103-47. This topic will include a review of the ins and outs of the bullying response process\, including how to identify bullying behavior\, procedures for parent/guardian notification\, best practices for conducting prompt and thorough investigations\, and recommendations for developing and implementing supportive measures for students. URL:https://robbins-schwartz.com/event/recorded-webinar-notice-requirements-and-best-practices-in-addressing-bullying-complaints-2/ CATEGORIES:Recorded Webinar,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://robbins-schwartz.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/iStock-1214454156.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230926T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230926T080000 DTSTAMP:20260911T093252 CREATED:20230915T232746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T182332Z UID:7834-1695711600-1695715200@robbins-schwartz.com SUMMARY:Notice Requirements and Best Practices in Addressing Bullying Complaints Webinar DESCRIPTION:Join us as we present Notice Requirements and Best Practices in Addressing Bullying Complaints. \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Zoom \n\n\n\nThis presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of the requirements for addressing bullying in schools and new reporting requirements created by Public Act 103-47. This topic will include a review of the ins and outs of the bullying response process\, including how to identify bullying behavior\, procedures for parent/guardian notification\, best practices for conducting prompt and thorough investigations\, and recommendations for developing and implementing supportive measures for students. \n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn: \n\n\n\n\nWhat to report\, when to report\, and how to report alleged bullying complaints to parents and guardians \n\n\n\nBest practices in addressing and investigating bullying allegations under the law and Board Policy\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\n\n\n\nAdministrators\n\n\n\nPrincipals \n\n\n\nDeans\n\n\n\nAssistant Principals\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here! URL:https://robbins-schwartz.com/event/notice-requirements-and-best-practices-in-addressing-bullying-complaints-webinar/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://robbins-schwartz.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/iStock-624652966-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230926T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230926T080000 DTSTAMP:20260911T093252 CREATED:20230915T232746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T202900Z UID:13284-1695711600-1695715200@robbins-schwartz.com SUMMARY:Notice Requirements and Best Practices in Addressing Bullying Complaints Webinar DESCRIPTION:Join us as we present Notice Requirements and Best Practices in Addressing Bullying Complaints. \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Zoom \n\n\n\nThis presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of the requirements for addressing bullying in schools and new reporting requirements created by Public Act 103-47. This topic will include a review of the ins and outs of the bullying response process\, including how to identify bullying behavior\, procedures for parent/guardian notification\, best practices for conducting prompt and thorough investigations\, and recommendations for developing and implementing supportive measures for students. \n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn: \n\n\n\n\nWhat to report\, when to report\, and how to report alleged bullying complaints to parents and guardians \n\n\n\nBest practices in addressing and investigating bullying allegations under the law and Board Policy\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\n\n\n\nAdministrators\n\n\n\nPrincipals \n\n\n\nDeans\n\n\n\nAssistant Principals\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here! URL:https://robbins-schwartz.com/event/notice-requirements-and-best-practices-in-addressing-bullying-complaints-webinar-2/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://robbins-schwartz.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/iStock-624652966-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T033000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T081500 DTSTAMP:20260911T093252 CREATED:20230818T165000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T203059Z UID:7720-1694662200-1694679300@robbins-schwartz.com SUMMARY:2023 Legal Update For Illinois Higher Education Institutions Virtual Conference DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Legal Update for Illinois Higher Education Institutions Virtual Conference. \n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Zoom \n\n\n\nTopics Include: \n\n\n\n\nWorkplace and Educational DEI Initiatives Face Significant Challenges after the Supreme Court’s Recent Affirmative Action Decision\n\n\n\nAddressing Student Mental Health Concerns and Threats to Campus Safety\n\n\n\nTop Construction Problems and Solutions\n\n\n\nNavigating the Waters on FMLA\, ADA\, and Employee Leave Rights\n\n\n\nData Breaches and Ransomware Attacks: Strategies for Protecting Data and Security and Responding to Data Incidents \n\n\n\nBidding From the Basics to the Advanced\n\n\n\nBills\, Bills\, Bills: An Overview of New Legislation Impacting Illinois College\n\n\n\nHigher Education Collective Bargaining Trends and Management Strategies for Effective Negotiations\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here!\n\n\n\n\n\nFull Conference Agenda\n\n\n\n\n\nTopic Descriptions URL:https://robbins-schwartz.com/event/2023-legal-update-for-illinois-higher-education-institutions-virtual-conference/ CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://robbins-schwartz.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2022-College-Conference-Pic-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T033000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T081500 DTSTAMP:20260911T093252 CREATED:20230818T165000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T203059Z UID:13282-1694662200-1694679300@robbins-schwartz.com SUMMARY:2023 Legal Update For Illinois Higher Education Institutions Virtual Conference DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Legal Update for Illinois Higher Education Institutions Virtual Conference. \n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Zoom \n\n\n\nTopics Include: \n\n\n\n\nWorkplace and Educational DEI Initiatives Face Significant Challenges after the Supreme Court’s Recent Affirmative Action Decision\n\n\n\nAddressing Student Mental Health Concerns and Threats to Campus Safety\n\n\n\nTop Construction Problems and Solutions\n\n\n\nNavigating the Waters on FMLA\, ADA\, and Employee Leave Rights\n\n\n\nData Breaches and Ransomware Attacks: Strategies for Protecting Data and Security and Responding to Data Incidents \n\n\n\nBidding From the Basics to the Advanced\n\n\n\nBills\, Bills\, Bills: An Overview of New Legislation Impacting Illinois College\n\n\n\nHigher Education Collective Bargaining Trends and Management Strategies for Effective Negotiations\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here!\n\n\n\n\n\nFull Conference Agenda\n\n\n\n\n\nTopic Descriptions URL:https://robbins-schwartz.com/event/2023-legal-update-for-illinois-higher-education-institutions-virtual-conference-2/ CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://robbins-schwartz.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2022-College-Conference-Pic-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230713T053000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230713T070000 DTSTAMP:20260911T093252 CREATED:20230613T234250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T182254Z UID:7477-1689226200-1689231600@robbins-schwartz.com SUMMARY:Application of the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Law to Community College Employees DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a 90-minute webinar as our Robbins Schwartz team will discuss the recent passage of the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act and its impact on higher education employees. The law takes effect on January 1\, 2024\, so now is an opportune time to learn how this law may impact your institution’s current leave policies and to make timely changes. \n\n\n\nKindly note that there is a fee of $350 per community college for attending the webinar. However\, you can register multiple participants from your college\, which means you can sign up as many people as you require. \n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn: \n\n\n\n\nWhich employees are covered under the Act \n\n\n\nHow the Act applies to employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement \n\n\n\nHow adjunct instructors accumulate paid leave \n\n\n\nWays in which the College may provide paid leave to its employees under the Act\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend/Target Audience: \n\n\n\n\nCommunity College Administrators\n\n\n\nCommunity College Human Resources Representatives\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here URL:https://robbins-schwartz.com/event/application-of-the-illinois-paid-leave-for-all-workers-law-to-community-college-employees/ CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://robbins-schwartz.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/iStock-1439216274-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230713T053000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230713T070000 DTSTAMP:20260911T093252 CREATED:20230613T234250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T202829Z UID:13281-1689226200-1689231600@robbins-schwartz.com SUMMARY:Application of the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Law to Community College Employees DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a 90-minute webinar as our Robbins Schwartz team will discuss the recent passage of the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act and its impact on higher education employees. The law takes effect on January 1\, 2024\, so now is an opportune time to learn how this law may impact your institution’s current leave policies and to make timely changes. \n\n\n\nKindly note that there is a fee of $350 per community college for attending the webinar. However\, you can register multiple participants from your college\, which means you can sign up as many people as you require. \n\n\n\nWhat You Will Learn: \n\n\n\n\nWhich employees are covered under the Act \n\n\n\nHow the Act applies to employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement \n\n\n\nHow adjunct instructors accumulate paid leave \n\n\n\nWays in which the College may provide paid leave to its employees under the Act\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend/Target Audience: \n\n\n\n\nCommunity College Administrators\n\n\n\nCommunity College Human Resources Representatives\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here URL:https://robbins-schwartz.com/event/application-of-the-illinois-paid-leave-for-all-workers-law-to-community-college-employees-2/ CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://robbins-schwartz.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/iStock-1439216274-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230610T033000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230610T080000 DTSTAMP:20260911T093252 CREATED:20230328T213819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T182237Z UID:7335-1686367800-1686384000@robbins-schwartz.com SUMMARY:Community College Trustee Virtual Training Session DESCRIPTION:Topics Include: \n\n\n\nJoin our complimentary professional development leadership training (PDLT) designed to provide Community College Trustees with the necessary requirements to complete a minimum of 4 hours of PDLT. \n\n\n\nTopics Will Include: \n\n\n\n\nFiduciary Responsibilities of a Community College Trustee\n\n\n\nThe Role of the Board of Trustees in Preventing and Addressing Sexual Violence on Campus\n\n\n\nCollective Bargaining Overview and Tips for Negotiations\n\n\n\nThe Illinois Open Meetings Act\n\n\n\nThe Freedom of Information Act\n\n\n\nFinancial Oversight and Accountability\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here URL:https://robbins-schwartz.com/event/community-college-trustee-virtual-training-sessions/ CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://robbins-schwartz.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Trustee-Training-Photo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230610T033000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230610T080000 DTSTAMP:20260911T093252 CREATED:20230328T213819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T202829Z UID:13280-1686367800-1686384000@robbins-schwartz.com SUMMARY:Community College Trustee Virtual Training Session DESCRIPTION:Topics Include: \n\n\n\nJoin our complimentary professional development leadership training (PDLT) designed to provide Community College Trustees with the necessary requirements to complete a minimum of 4 hours of PDLT. \n\n\n\nTopics Will Include: \n\n\n\n\nFiduciary Responsibilities of a Community College Trustee\n\n\n\nThe Role of the Board of Trustees in Preventing and Addressing Sexual Violence on Campus\n\n\n\nCollective Bargaining Overview and Tips for Negotiations\n\n\n\nThe Illinois Open Meetings Act\n\n\n\nThe Freedom of Information Act\n\n\n\nFinancial Oversight and Accountability\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here URL:https://robbins-schwartz.com/event/community-college-trustee-virtual-training-sessions-2/ CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://robbins-schwartz.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Trustee-Training-Photo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230513T033000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230513T080000 DTSTAMP:20260911T093252 CREATED:20230324T023550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T182229Z UID:7332-1683948600-1683964800@robbins-schwartz.com SUMMARY:ISBE Approved Professional Leadership Development Training DESCRIPTION:Join us for our complimentary professional development leadership training (PDLT) designed to provide newly elected school board members with the necessary requirements to meet mandatory PDLT\, including trauma-informed practices for students and staff; Open Meetings Act (OMA); and Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA). \n\n\n\nPlease note that the training is fully virtual. \n\n\n\nTraining Dates: \n\n\n\n\nMay 8\, 2023 (Part 1) – 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm\n\n\n\nMay 10\, 2023 (Part 2) – 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm\n\n\n\nMay 13\, 2023 (Full Day) – 8:30 am – 1:00 pm\n\n\n\n\n\nClick Here to Register for May 8th & 10th\n\n\n\n\n\nClick Here to Register for May 13th URL:https://robbins-schwartz.com/event/isbe-approved-professional-leadership-development-training-2/ CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://robbins-schwartz.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/School-Board-Meeting-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230513T033000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230513T080000 DTSTAMP:20260911T093252 CREATED:20230324T023550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T202829Z UID:13279-1683948600-1683964800@robbins-schwartz.com SUMMARY:ISBE Approved Professional Leadership Development Training DESCRIPTION:Join us for our complimentary professional development leadership training (PDLT) designed to provide newly elected school board members with the necessary requirements to meet mandatory PDLT\, including trauma-informed practices for students and staff; Open Meetings Act (OMA); and Performance Evaluation Reform Act (PERA). \n\n\n\nPlease note that the training is fully virtual. \n\n\n\nTraining Dates: \n\n\n\n\nMay 8\, 2023 (Part 1) – 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm\n\n\n\nMay 10\, 2023 (Part 2) – 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm\n\n\n\nMay 13\, 2023 (Full Day) – 8:30 am – 1:00 pm\n\n\n\n\n\nClick Here to Register for May 8th & 10th\n\n\n\n\n\nClick Here to Register for May 13th URL:https://robbins-schwartz.com/event/isbe-approved-professional-leadership-development-training-2-2/ CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://robbins-schwartz.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/School-Board-Meeting-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230427T185959 DTSTAMP:20260911T093252 CREATED:20230204T010032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T182215Z UID:7153-1682535600-1682621999@robbins-schwartz.com SUMMARY:Purchasing and Construction Virtual Conference DESCRIPTION:Registration for our Purchasing and Construction Virtual conference is live! Check out our presentation schedule below with descriptions of each topic. To register\, click the link below – we hope to ‘see’ you there. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here!\n\n\n\n\nTopics and Descriptions Below: \n\n\n\nBidding and Cooperative Purchasing: How to Avoid Pitfalls \n\n\n\n\n8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.\n\n\n\n\nThe use of cooperative purchasing continues to grow as an alternative to the traditional bidding process. Learn from a panel of experienced attorneys about managing the complexities of public bidding and how cooperative purchasing can become an important tool as part of a successful procurement system for your organization. \n\n\n\nPreventing Your Construction Project from Turning Sour and What to do if Problems Arise \n\n\n\n\n9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. \n\n\n\n\nUncertainty and potential problems exist on any construction project\, regardless of the size of the project. Join Robbins Schwartz’s construction attorneys for a discussion on the types of problems that frequently arise on projects\, and key considerations and strategies avoid those problems and keep your project moving towards final completion. The discussion will focus on tips for planning\, procurement\, project delivery models\, and contract terms\, but will also discuss how project owners can address certain problems if they do arise during the job. \n\n\n\nSo You Want to Go Solar? Alternate Ways to Structure the Transaction to Best Meet Your Needs \n\n\n\n\n10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. \n\n\n\n\nSolar power generation is rapidly becoming an integral part of the facilities operations for many public bodies. This session will focus on the different methods available to public bodies to use solar power generation to their advantage\, including alternative procurement methods\, power purchase agreements\, and more. \n\n\n\n2022 Levies: A Retrospective \n\n\n\n\n10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.\n\n\n\n\nA look back at the 2022 levy year and the multitude of new and challenging issues that arose. We will discuss the issues related to the refund recapture\, PTELL recapture\, Truth in Taxation matters\, and how the increase in the consumer price index affected the levy process. \n\n\n\nInteractive Problem Solving for Purchasing and Construction \n\n\n\n\n11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \n\n\n\n\nTo cap off our conference\, our panel of Attorneys will hold a 30-minute discussion in a Question-and-Answer format. If you have any lingering questions from previous sessions\, or general questions about your projects\, we are here to help URL:https://robbins-schwartz.com/event/purchasing-and-construction-conference-3/ CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://robbins-schwartz.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/PC-Photo-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230427T185959 DTSTAMP:20260911T093252 CREATED:20230204T010032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T202829Z UID:13277-1682535600-1682621999@robbins-schwartz.com SUMMARY:Purchasing and Construction Virtual Conference DESCRIPTION:Registration for our Purchasing and Construction Virtual conference is live! Check out our presentation schedule below with descriptions of each topic. To register\, click the link below – we hope to ‘see’ you there. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here!\n\n\n\n\nTopics and Descriptions Below: \n\n\n\nBidding and Cooperative Purchasing: How to Avoid Pitfalls \n\n\n\n\n8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.\n\n\n\n\nThe use of cooperative purchasing continues to grow as an alternative to the traditional bidding process. Learn from a panel of experienced attorneys about managing the complexities of public bidding and how cooperative purchasing can become an important tool as part of a successful procurement system for your organization. \n\n\n\nPreventing Your Construction Project from Turning Sour and What to do if Problems Arise \n\n\n\n\n9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. \n\n\n\n\nUncertainty and potential problems exist on any construction project\, regardless of the size of the project. Join Robbins Schwartz’s construction attorneys for a discussion on the types of problems that frequently arise on projects\, and key considerations and strategies avoid those problems and keep your project moving towards final completion. The discussion will focus on tips for planning\, procurement\, project delivery models\, and contract terms\, but will also discuss how project owners can address certain problems if they do arise during the job. \n\n\n\nSo You Want to Go Solar? Alternate Ways to Structure the Transaction to Best Meet Your Needs \n\n\n\n\n10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. \n\n\n\n\nSolar power generation is rapidly becoming an integral part of the facilities operations for many public bodies. This session will focus on the different methods available to public bodies to use solar power generation to their advantage\, including alternative procurement methods\, power purchase agreements\, and more. \n\n\n\n2022 Levies: A Retrospective \n\n\n\n\n10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.\n\n\n\n\nA look back at the 2022 levy year and the multitude of new and challenging issues that arose. We will discuss the issues related to the refund recapture\, PTELL recapture\, Truth in Taxation matters\, and how the increase in the consumer price index affected the levy process. \n\n\n\nInteractive Problem Solving for Purchasing and Construction \n\n\n\n\n11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \n\n\n\n\nTo cap off our conference\, our panel of Attorneys will hold a 30-minute discussion in a Question-and-Answer format. If you have any lingering questions from previous sessions\, or general questions about your projects\, we are here to help URL:https://robbins-schwartz.com/event/purchasing-and-construction-conference-3-2/ CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://robbins-schwartz.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/PC-Photo-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230315T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230315T073000 DTSTAMP:20260911T093252 CREATED:20230308T033720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T210647Z UID:7290-1678861800-1678865400@robbins-schwartz.com SUMMARY:Recorded Webinar: Faith’s Law: Understanding its Employment History Review Requirements effective July 1\, 2023 DESCRIPTION:Webinar Request: Notice Requirements and Best Practices in Addressing Bullying Complaints\n \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n CompanyJob Title\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n\n\nBeginning July 1\, 2022\, school districts\, charter schools\, and non-public schools were required to have a Professional Code of Conduct Policy in place\, which must include a definition of sexual misconduct\, identify expectations for employees and agents regarding maintaining professional relationships with students\, reference required employee training related to child abuse and educator ethics\, and provide that a violation would result in disciplinary action up to and including dismissal from employment. On July 1\, 2023\, a second portion of Faith’s  Law becomes effective\, adding many additional requirements related to the hiring process for applicants\, employers\, and contractors.  Join us as we review the requirements of Faith’s Law. URL:https://robbins-schwartz.com/event/faiths-law-understanding-its-employment-history-review-requirements-effective-july-1-2023-2/ CATEGORIES:Recorded Webinar,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://robbins-schwartz.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/iStock-849410148-Converted.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230315T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230315T073000 DTSTAMP:20260911T093252 CREATED:20230308T033720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T210647Z UID:13278-1678861800-1678865400@robbins-schwartz.com SUMMARY:Recorded Webinar: Faith’s Law: Understanding its Employment History Review Requirements effective July 1\, 2023 DESCRIPTION:Webinar Request: Notice Requirements and Best Practices in Addressing Bullying Complaints\n \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n CompanyJob Title\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n\n\nBeginning July 1\, 2022\, school districts\, charter schools\, and non-public schools were required to have a Professional Code of Conduct Policy in place\, which must include a definition of sexual misconduct\, identify expectations for employees and agents regarding maintaining professional relationships with students\, reference required employee training related to child abuse and educator ethics\, and provide that a violation would result in disciplinary action up to and including dismissal from employment. On July 1\, 2023\, a second portion of Faith’s  Law becomes effective\, adding many additional requirements related to the hiring process for applicants\, employers\, and contractors.  Join us as we review the requirements of Faith’s Law. URL:https://robbins-schwartz.com/event/faiths-law-understanding-its-employment-history-review-requirements-effective-july-1-2023-2-2/ CATEGORIES:Recorded Webinar,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://robbins-schwartz.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/iStock-849410148-Converted.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221005T030000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221005T100000 DTSTAMP:20260911T093252 CREATED:20220819T231643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T182153Z UID:6789-1664938800-1664964000@robbins-schwartz.com SUMMARY:2022 School Administrators' Conference DESCRIPTION:We are excited to partner with the Large Unit District Association (LUDA) at this year’s School Administrators’ Conference! Attendees will be eligible for professional development credits. \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nHotel Arista\, 2139 City Gate Ln\, Naperville\, IL 60563 \n\n\n\nTopics Include: \n\n\n\n\nSpeech and Expression in Today’s Social and Political Climate\n\n\n\nStudent and Employee Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion Initiatives:  Ensuring Institutional DEI Efforts Survive Legal Challenges\n\n\n\nCommon Construction Problems and Disputes\n\n\n\nAddressing Employee Mental Health Conditions in the Post COVID-19 Workplace\n\n\n\nProtecting Your Property Tax Base and Revenue: PTAB and Tax Rate Objection Intervention\n\n\n\nAddressing Staffing Shortages and Ensuring FAPE to Students with Disabilities\n\n\n\nPublic Bidding and Procurement: Meeting the Legal Requirements and Strategies for Purchasing the Goods and Services that You Want\n\n\n\nBargaining Update: The Impact of Staffing Shortages and Inflation\n\n\n\nBest Practices and Legal Considerations when Conducting Student Investigations\n\n\n\n\n\nConference Program\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://robbins-schwartz.com/event/2022-school-administrators-conference/ CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://robbins-schwartz.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/SA-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221005T030000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221005T100000 DTSTAMP:20260911T093252 CREATED:20220819T231643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T202801Z UID:13276-1664938800-1664964000@robbins-schwartz.com SUMMARY:2022 School Administrators' Conference DESCRIPTION:We are excited to partner with the Large Unit District Association (LUDA) at this year’s School Administrators’ Conference! Attendees will be eligible for professional development credits. \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nHotel Arista\, 2139 City Gate Ln\, Naperville\, IL 60563 \n\n\n\nTopics Include: \n\n\n\n\nSpeech and Expression in Today’s Social and Political Climate\n\n\n\nStudent and Employee Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion Initiatives:  Ensuring Institutional DEI Efforts Survive Legal Challenges\n\n\n\nCommon Construction Problems and Disputes\n\n\n\nAddressing Employee Mental Health Conditions in the Post COVID-19 Workplace\n\n\n\nProtecting Your Property Tax Base and Revenue: PTAB and Tax Rate Objection Intervention\n\n\n\nAddressing Staffing Shortages and Ensuring FAPE to Students with Disabilities\n\n\n\nPublic Bidding and Procurement: Meeting the Legal Requirements and Strategies for Purchasing the Goods and Services that You Want\n\n\n\nBargaining Update: The Impact of Staffing Shortages and Inflation\n\n\n\nBest Practices and Legal Considerations when Conducting Student Investigations\n\n\n\n\n\nConference Program\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://robbins-schwartz.com/event/2022-school-administrators-conference-2/ CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://robbins-schwartz.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/SA-Image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220922T030000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220922T103000 DTSTAMP:20260911T093252 CREATED:20220804T013821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T182138Z UID:6754-1663815600-1663842600@robbins-schwartz.com SUMMARY:2022 Annual Legal Updates for Illinois Colleges Conference DESCRIPTION:Location: \n\n\n\nHyatt Lodge \n\n\n\n2815 Jorie Blvd \n\n\n\nOak Brook\, IL 60523 \n\n\n\nTopics Include: \n\n\n\n\nPrayer on Campus\, Flag Displays\, and More:  Highlights from the Supreme Court’s October 2021 Term and Implications for Higher Education Institutions\n\n\n\nStudent and Employee Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives: Considerations for DEI Planning & Surviving DEI Legal Challenges\n\n\n\nTitle IX Changes on the Horizon (Again):  What to Expect and How to Prepare\n\n\n\nManaging Construction Projects in an Ever-Changing Economic Climate & Dealing with Supply Chain Issues\n\n\n\nEmployee Staffing Shortages:  Mid-term Bargaining\, Base Wage Adjustments\, Subcontracting\, and Other Options\n\n\n\nBest Practices for Safeguarding Data in an Increasingly Digital Universe\n\n\n\nPurchasing and Bidding: How to Improve Diverse Contractors’ Participation\n\n\n\nTo Get Involved or Not to Get Involved?  Student Activism and the Role of the Institution\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here!\n\n\n\n\n\nFull Conference Agenda URL:https://robbins-schwartz.com/event/2022-annual-legal-updates-for-illinois-colleges/ CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://robbins-schwartz.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2022-College-Conference-Pic-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220922T030000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220922T103000 DTSTAMP:20260911T093252 CREATED:20220804T013821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T202801Z UID:13275-1663815600-1663842600@robbins-schwartz.com SUMMARY:2022 Annual Legal Updates for Illinois Colleges Conference DESCRIPTION:Location: \n\n\n\nHyatt Lodge \n\n\n\n2815 Jorie Blvd \n\n\n\nOak Brook\, IL 60523 \n\n\n\nTopics Include: \n\n\n\n\nPrayer on Campus\, Flag Displays\, and More:  Highlights from the Supreme Court’s October 2021 Term and Implications for Higher Education Institutions\n\n\n\nStudent and Employee Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives: Considerations for DEI Planning & Surviving DEI Legal Challenges\n\n\n\nTitle IX Changes on the Horizon (Again):  What to Expect and How to Prepare\n\n\n\nManaging Construction Projects in an Ever-Changing Economic Climate & Dealing with Supply Chain Issues\n\n\n\nEmployee Staffing Shortages:  Mid-term Bargaining\, Base Wage Adjustments\, Subcontracting\, and Other Options\n\n\n\nBest Practices for Safeguarding Data in an Increasingly Digital Universe\n\n\n\nPurchasing and Bidding: How to Improve Diverse Contractors’ Participation\n\n\n\nTo Get Involved or Not to Get Involved?  Student Activism and the Role of the Institution\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here!\n\n\n\n\n\nFull Conference Agenda URL:https://robbins-schwartz.com/event/2022-annual-legal-updates-for-illinois-colleges-2/ CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://robbins-schwartz.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2022-College-Conference-Pic-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220815T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220815T083000 DTSTAMP:20260911T093252 CREATED:20220715T213755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T182112Z UID:6683-1660546800-1660552200@robbins-schwartz.com SUMMARY:Title IX Role-Specific Refresher Series for K-12 School Districts DESCRIPTION:Robbins Schwartz is pleased to offer a refresher series of our role-specific Title IX webinars for school district personnel involved in implementing their districts’ Title IX investigation and grievance process.  The cost for each webinar is $50 per person.  Information regarding each webinar\, including a registration link\, can be found below. \n\n\n\nTitle IX: Decision Maker Webinar \n\n\n\nDate: August 2 \n\n\n\nTime: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. \n\n\n\nThe Title IX regulations require that an objective Decision-Maker/Hearing Officer be appointed to determine whether a respondent is responsible for engaging in Title IX sexual harassment.  This webinar will provide a comprehensive review of the role of the Decision-Maker in the formal Title IX sexual harassment grievance process.  The webinar will offer recommendations for evaluating evidence and credibility\, facilitating the written question-and-answer process\, determining relevance\, and applying the Title IX regulations’ rape shield protections.  Finally\, this webinar will include helpful tips for preparing written determinations and recognizing and avoiding bias and conflicts of interest\, as required by the Title IX regulations. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here!\n\n\n\n\nTitle IX: Appellate Decision Maker Webinar \n\n\n\nDate: August 9 \n\n\n\nTime: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. \n\n\n\nUnder the Title IX regulations\, both parties have the right to appeal any determination of responsibility and any dismissal of a formal Title IX sexual harassment complaint or allegations therein.  This webinar will focus on the role of the Appellate Decision-Maker in reviewing Title IX sexual harassment appeals and will provide participants with a step-by-step overview of the appeal process\, including a discussion of the permissible grounds for appeal and the procedural rights afforded to parties during the appeal process. This webinar will also include recommendations for evaluating appeals and issuing written appeal determinations. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here!\n\n\n\n\nTitle IX: Coordinator Webinar \n\n\n\nDate: August 15 \n\n\n\nTime: 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. \n\n\n\nA school district’s Title IX Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the district’s response to Title IX reports and complaints and managing the grievance process from start to finish.  This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the Title IX Coordinator’s vast responsibilities\, including assessing and responding to reports of Title IX sexual harassment\, managing the grievance process\, issuing required notices to the parties\, and maintaining appropriate records. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here! URL:https://robbins-schwartz.com/event/title-ix-role-specific-refresher-series-for-k-12-school-districts/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://robbins-schwartz.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/iStock-1142994920-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR