The new edition of Key Legal Issues for Schools is written by experts in the field who present the material in a concise format for busy administrators.  The topics are relevant, timely and well organized.  Updates to the third edition include new policies and cases about finance, transportation, facilities, evaluation, negligence and a myriad of other important issues that school business officers confront ... Read moreon a daily basis. 
Suzanne Eckes, professor, department of educational leadership and policy studies, Indiana University, president-elect, Education Law Association (ELA) Do you and your fellow school business officials want and need accurate and up-to-date guidance on managing your district’s business affairs? This book has fourteen chapters written to guide you and ensure that you make decisions based on solid legal principles.
Robert J. Safransky, retired school administrator with 19 years as building administrator and 10 years as central office administrator for Pinellas C Key Legal Issues for Schools: The Ultimate Resource for School Business Officials is a complete and reliable guide for all school leaders, particularly those who administer budgets and distribute resources. Written and edited by an impressive team of experts in educational policy and law, the text clarifies the impact of current law on key administrative functions and highlights best practices for officials who function in a litigious environment.  This is an excellent resource for school leaders intent on serving the public efficiently and effectively, while avoiding costly and disruptive litigation.  I recommend the text highly and will use it in my classes.
Robert C. Cloud, Professor of Educational Administration, Baylor University Show Less