Kirk Huth Law

Education Law

We represent many Michigan public schools and have extensive experience as a trusted advisor to public school districts and charter schools as they work with stakeholders to resolve governance, operational and legal issues.

The breadth and depth of our practice in this area, as well as our strategic alliances with other law firms practicing to serve schools enables us to offer unparalleled legal advice with an eye toward practical application.

Our practice includes:

General School Law

  • Drafting and interpreting board policies
  • Advising on board governance issues
  • Change and crisis management
  • Implementing Roberts’ Rules of Order
  • Interpreting and advising regarding the application of
    • The Michigan Revised School Code
    • The Freedom of Information Act
    • The Michigan Campaign Finance Act
    • The Open Meetings Act
    • FERPA
    • HIPPA
    • Elections
    • Building safety

Student Issues

  • Residency and enrollment questions
  • Student Discipline
  • Codes of Conduct and enforcement
  • Student athletics

Civil Rights and Constitutional Issues

  • State and Federal Civil Rights Acts (Title VII, ADA, Title VI, IDEA, ELCRA, §1983)
  • Whistleblower’s Protection Act
  • Title IX
  • First Amendment (speech) issues related to social media and school displays
  • Search & Seizure

Employment Issues

  • Contracts, handbooks and work rules
  • Employment and Discharge
  • Teacher Tenure
  • Teacher and administrator evaluations
  • Collective Bargaining
  • Grievance Administration
  • Proceedings before the Michigan Employment Relations Commission

School Finance

  • Red Book Bond Counsel
  • State Aid Notes and Lines of Credit
  • Tax Anticipation Notes
  • Installment purchase agreements
  • Sinking fund
  • School construction, including real estate acquisition and disposition