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Bricker & Eckler prepares periodic Bricker Bullets containing information of current interest to members of the
Buckeye Association of School Administrators. These Bricker Bullets are collected here:
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Ethics Ruling Limits NCLB Tutoring by In-District Teachers
Bricker Bullet 2008-07 -- December 2008
The Ohio Ethics Commission has issued an opinion that significantly limits the circumstances
under which a teacher may provide NCLB-funded educational enrichment services, such as
tutoring, to students in the same district where he or she serves as a teacher.
Ohio Supreme Court Squelches “Overbroad” Records Request, OK’s E-mail Deletions
Bricker Bullet 2008-06 -- October 2008
The Ohio Supreme Court has issued an opinion rejecting a citizen’s request for “all e-mail
messages” sent or received by a public official for a given time period on the grounds that a
request of this type is “overbroad.”
IRS Provides Relief for Schools on Section 409A
Bricker Bullet 2008-05 -- July 2008
Update on IRS and upcoming regulations on when teachers are not subject to Section 409A deferred compensation rules.
ODE Adopts Final Rules on “Conduct Unbecoming,” Other Teacher Misconduct
Bricker Bullet 2008-04 -- April 2008
Discussion of Ohio Department of Education final rules creating a “Licensure Code of Professional Conduct” for Ohio educators which attempt to define “conduct unbecoming” and
other forms of teacher misconduct which must be reported.
Court Rules That Treasurer, Business Duties Do Not Mix
Bricker Bullet 2008-03 -- March 2008
Bulletin on an Ohio court finding that it is illegal for a board of education to employ one individual to serve
simultaneously as treasurer and “Director of Support Services.”
FMLA Expanded for Military Families
Bricker Bullet 2008-02 -- February 2008
Bulletin on the expansion of the Family Medical Leave Act benefits for military personnel and their families.
"Military Status" Given Protection Under Ohio Anti-Discrimination Law
Bricker Bullet 2008-01 -- January 2008
Effective March 23, 2008, Ohio’s Anti Discrimination law will include "military status" as a protected class for purposes of employment, housing, and public accommodations.
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