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Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins attorney Tom Melody will be presenting Teacher Evaluation for New Principals on Friday, January 11th at the DuPage Regional Office of Education. [ Read More ]
Municipal Prosecutors’ Group Annual Seminar - 11/12/2012
On Monday, November 12, 2012, KTJ Partner Michael A. Marrs, Chair of the Illinois Institute for Local Government Law’s Municipal Prosecutors’ Group, will be hosting the Municipal Prosecutors’ Group annual seminar at the Civic Opera Building. Municipal Prosecutors from around the State will ... [ Read More ]
Labor and Management Relations: A Primer for Negotiations - 10/23/2012
Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd. attorneys Tom Melody, David Lefkow and Jason Guisinger spoke on Labor and Management Relations: A Primer for Negotiations at Civil Leadership Academy at NIU Naperville Campus on October 23, 2012. [ Read More ]
An Overview of State and Federal Laws Affecting Libraries: What Library Directors and Trustees Need to Know - 10/10/2012
Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins attorneys Kathie Henn and Jim Fessler will speak at the Illinois Library Association conference in Peoria on October 10. This presentation will provide attendees with an overview of some of the state and federal laws affecting libraries from the federal Americans W... [ Read More ]
The September 2012 General Membership Meeting - 9/27/2012
On Thursday, September 27, 2012 at 10:30 AM, Tom Melody of Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins will speak on internal police investigations to the September 2012 General Membership Meeting of the South Suburban Assoication of Chiefs of Police. [ Read More ]
Education Finance: The State of the Nation - 6/25/2012
On Monday June 25, 2012, Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins attorney Julie Lewis presented at the National Association of Black School Educators Aspiring Superintendents Conference. Her presentation was on Education Finance: The State of the Nation, and included a survey of how public education is fun... [ Read More ]
Negotiating Skills for Finance Officers in Regard to Economic Development Agreements - 6/10/2012
Attorneys Tom Bayer and Greg Smith will be speaking at the Government Finance Officers Association’s Annual Conference on June 10th , in Chicago, on Negotiating Skills for Finance Officers in Regard to Economic Development Agreements. [ Read More ]
Civil RICO and Public Officials - 6/6/2012
KTJ attorneys Buzz HIll and Allen Wall will be speaking at the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education’s Local Government Law Seminar on June 6th, in Chicago, on Civil RICO and Public Officials. [ Read More ]
The First Amendment Inside Local Government Facilities - 6/6/2012
Lance Malina and Greg Smith will be speaking at the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education’s Local Government Law Seminar on June 6th, in Chicago, on First Amendment Inside Local Government Facilities. [ Read More ]
Workshop: Recent Updates To and Compliance Issues Regarding the Open Meetings Act, the Freedom of Information Act and State Ethics Laws - 6/6/2012
On several dates and locations during the month of June, Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins attorneys will present a workshop on Recent Updates To and Compliance Issues Regarding the Open Meetings Act, the Freedom of Information Act and Ethics at the Illinois Municipal League’s Local Government Sem... [ Read More ]
Educator Ethics: Teacher-Student Conduct and School Employee-Student Conduct - 5/11/2012
On May 11th KTJ attorney Julie Lewis will be conducting an All-Staff Training on Educator Ethics: Teacher-Student Conduct and School Employee-Student Conduct at Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A. [ Read More ]
College Access: The Hazards of Social Media - 5/8/2012
Julie Lewis will speak to the Illinois College Access Network on the hazards of social media when applying for admission to college. [ Read More ]
Emerging Issues and Hot Topics in Labor Law - 4/19/2012
On April 19, 2012, Tom Melody will speak to the Metropolitan Managers Association on Emerging Issues and Hot Topics in Labor Law. [ Read More ]
Forest Ridge School District 142 Career Day - 4/19/2012
Attorneys Scott Uhler and Mallory Milluzzi participated in and presented at the Forest Ridge School District 142 Career Day on Thursday, April 19, 2012, with students and staff at Jack Hille Middle School in Oak Forest, Illinois. [ Read More ]
Legal and Policy Issues in Social Networking - 4/19/2012
Attorney Julie Lewis presented to the IASA (Illinois Association of School Administrators) Kishwaukee Regional Meeting on Legal and Policy Issues in Social Networking [ Read More ]
Municipal Financing Tools: KTJ presents at the Illinois Municipal League - 4/13/2012
Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins attorneys Tom Bayer, Michael Jurusik and Michael Marrs will speak at the Illinois Municipal League’s Attorneys Seminar on April 13th, in Bloomington, on Municipal Financing Tools [ Read More ]
Responsible Pension Reform - 4/11/2012
Attorney Scott Uhler presented to Board Members, School Administrators and Union representatives on April 11, 2012 and addressed Responsible Pension Reform, at the Pension Summit coordinated by Superintendents Dr. Jeff Stawick and Dr. Margaret Longo, and co-sponsored by SCOPE and IASA Sout... [ Read More ]
Senate Bill 7 – New Focus Comes to Teacher, Administrator and School Board Performance & Student Discipline: A Review of the Recent Amendments to the Illinois Code - 3/22/2012
On March 22nd and March 23rd Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins attorneys presented “Senate Bill 7 – New Focus Comes to Teacher, Administrator and School Board Performance” and “Student Discipline: A Review of the Recent Amendments to the Illinois Code” at the Superintendents’ Commission for the St... [ Read More ]
Senate Bill 7- New Focus Comes to Teacher, Administrator and School Board Member Performance - 2/4/2012
On February 4, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins attorney Scott Uhler will present Senate Bill 7- New Focus Comes to Teacher, Administrator and School Board Member Performance at the IASB South Cook Division Legislative Update Breakfast [ Read More ]
KTJ’s Howard Jablecki Named One Of Illinois’ Top Young Attorneys - 1/6/2012
Howard Jablecki has been named to the Illinois Rising Stars list as one of the top up-and-coming attorneys in Illinois for 2012. The Rising Stars list includes Illinois attorneys 40 years old or younger, or in practice for ten years or less. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawy... [ Read More ]
Workshop On Open Meetings Act NIU Center for Governmental Studies - 12/13/2011
On December 13, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. to noon, Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins attorneys James Bartley, Patrick Lucansky and Gregory Smith will conduct a workshop on the Open Meetings Act on behalf of the Civic Leadership Academy of NIU Center for Governmental Studies at the University’s Napervill... [ Read More ]
Workshop On Freedom Of Information Act At NIU Center for Governmental Studies - 12/6/2011
On December 6, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. to noon, Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins attorneys Jason Guisinger, Jacob Karaca and Patrick Lucansky will conduct a workshop on the Freedom of Information Act on behalf of the Civic Leadership Academy of NIU Center for Governmental Studies at the University’s ... [ Read More ]
’Please pass the EpiPen’ and Other Things You Might Hear in the Classroom – Student Health Issues Coming to a School Near You - 11/18/2011
KTJ Attorneys presented “’Please pass the EpiPen’ and Other Things You Might Hear in the Classroom – Student Health Issues Coming to a School Near You” at the Illinois Council of School Attorneys 25th Annual Seminar on School Law on November 18th [ Read More ]
Embedding Fairness/Due Process throughout the Evaluation of Teachers - 11/11/2011
On Friday, November 11th, KTJ Attorneys presented Embedding Fairness/Due Process throughout the Evaluation of Teachers at the Education Law Association 57th Annual Conference. [ Read More ]
Administrators’ Academy: New Legal And Practice Developments For Schools Under The Performance Evaluation Reform Act And Senate Bill 7 (Public Act 97-008) - 10/13/2011
On October 13, 2011, KTJ attorneys will conduct an Administrators’ Academy for school administrators on the new legal and practice developments for schools under the Performance Evaluation Reform Act and Senate Bill 7 (Public Act 97-008) [ Read More ]
Legal Developments In The Area Of Section 504: Health Care Planning And Interventions For Students With Diabetes, Asthma And Life-Threatening Food Allergies - 10/7/2011
On October 7, 2011, KTJ attorneys will present at the annual Leyden Area Special Education Cooperative Institute on legal developments in the area of Section 504, and health care planning and interventions for students with diabetes, asthma and life-threatening food allergies. [ Read More ]
Senate Bill7 – New Focus Comes to Teacher, Administrator and School Board Member Performance - 10/4/2011
On October 4, 2011, KTJ attorneys, in collaboration with the Illinois Association of School Boards, will present at the Fall Dinner Meeting of the Three Rivers Division on Senate Bill7 – New Focus Comes to Teacher, Administrator and School Board Member Performance. [ Read More ]
Seminar On School Board Governance, Conflicts And Ethics - 10/1/2011
On October 1, 2011, KTJ attorneys, in collaboration with the Metropolitan Institute for Leadership in Education and the Illinois Association of School Administrators will conduct a half-day seminar to south suburban school board members on school board governance, conflicts and ethics, as w... [ Read More ]
Workshop on the Performance Evaluation Reform Act of 2010 at Forest Ridge School District 142 - 9/27/2011
On September 27, KTJ attorneys conducted a worship with the administrative team of Forest Ridge School District 142 on the new evaluation requirements and procedures established by the Performance Evaluation Reform Act of 2010. [ Read More ]
KTJ Attorneys Win Case of First Impression for Village of Wheeling - 9/22/2011
On September 22, 2011, Dennis Walsh and Jason Guisinger of Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins, Ltd. obtained an important victory for the Village of Wheeling in a case of first impression before the Illinois Pollution Control Board (“IPCB”). In that case, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency ... [ Read More ]
Skill-Based Pay and Effective Employee Evaluation - 9/17/2011
On September 17, 2011, Tom Melody, George Wagner and Allen Wall presented Skill-Based Pay and Effective Employee Evaluation at the Illinois Municipal League’s 98th Annual Conference. [ Read More ]
Current Trends in Labor Relations at IAMMA September luncheon - 9/14/2011
On Wednesday, September 14, Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins attorneys Thomas Melody and Jason Guisinger will discuss current trends in municipal labor relations at the IAMMA luncheon in Schaumburg. After their speech, they will be happy to answer any questions regarding this topic. [ Read More ]
Open Meetings Act Procedures And Requirements, And Legal And Ethical Considerations For Superintendents - 9/14/2011
On September 14, 2011, KTJ attorneys presented to the Illinois Association of School Administrators, South Cook Division, on Open Meetings Act procedures and requirements, and legal and ethical considerations for superintendents. [ Read More ]
KTJ successfully defends Village of Lombard at theSeventh Circuit Court of Appeals - 9/7/2011
On September 7, 2011, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit upheld the Northern District of Illinois in finding that two Village of Lombard Officers did not violate the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution by arresting a former boyfriend of a resident who was video-taping i... [ Read More ]
ADD/ADHD Training Session conducted for Kirby School District 140 staff - 8/22/2011
On August 22, 2011, KTJ attorneys conducted an ADD/ADHD Training Session for Kirby School District 140 staff [ Read More ]
KTJ attorneys presented Senate Bill 7 to the Forest Ridge School District 142 staff - 8/18/2011
On August 18, 2011, KTJ attorneys presented Senate Bill 7 to the Forest Ridge School District 142 staff on educational changes under Senate Bill 7 (Public Act 97-0008 [ Read More ]
Education Finance: The State of the Nation - 6/27/2011
On June 27, 2011 KTJ attorneys will present “Education Finance: The State of the Nation” at the NABSE Aspiring Superintendents 2011 Summer Institute. [ Read More ]
Staying Out of Hot Water: Special Education 2011 - 6/21/2011
KTJ attorneys presented on June 21, 2011 to aspiring school leaders and administrators at Oakton Community College on Staying Out of Hot Water: Special Education 2011 [ Read More ]
Ensuring Open and Honest Government: What Newly-Elected Officials Need to Know About the Freedom of Information & Open Meetings Act - 6/18/2011
KTJ attorneys presented “Ensuring Open and Honest Government: What Newly-Elected Officials Need to Know About the Freedom of Information & Open Meetings Act” at the Illinois Municipal League Newly Elected Workshop on June 11th in Joliet, Illinois, June 18th in Normal, Illinois, June 25th... [ Read More ]
Mock Library Board Meeting - 5/21/2011
On May 21, 2011, Jim Fessler and Greg Smith will conduct a mock library board meeting to address issues regularly faced by library boards at the MLS Zones 7, 8 and 9 trustee training seminar [ Read More ]
Tweeting Into Trouble? Legal Aspects of School Social Networking - 5/19/2011
On May 19, 2011, Tom Melody, Jim Fessler and Michelle Green will present “Tweeting Into Trouble? Legal Aspects of School Social Networking” for Will, Grundy and Kendall County school officials at the Professional Development Alliance an agency of the Regional Offices of Education for Will, Grundy and K... [ Read More ]
Senate Bill 7 - 5/19/2011
On May 19th, KTJ attorneys presented to the South Suburban Chapter of the Illinois Association of School Administrators on Senate Bill 7 [ Read More ]
Senate Bill 7/630 in Education Reform - 4/29/2011
Presentation by KTJ attorneys at the April 29, 2011 meeting of Legislative Education Network of DuPage County, in collaboration with Executive Director Peg Agnos, on Senate Bill 7/630 in Education Reform [ Read More ]
SB 7: Education Reform 2011 - 4/28/2011
Presentation by KTJ attorneys, in collaboration with Executive Director Erika Lindley, at the Ed-Red Member Meeting of April 28, 2011 on SB 7: Education Reform 2011 [ Read More ]
The Long Arm of the School: Cyberbullying, Abuse and Sexting - 4/11/2011
KTJ attorneys Julie Lewis and Greg Smith co-presented on the topic of “The Long Arm of the School: Cyberbullying, Abuse and Sexting.” at the Illinois Network of Charter Schools Conference, Achieving Excellence for Illinois Students. Julie Lewis also presented on “How to Ensure Smooth Sailing for Students with Disabilities in your Charter School.” This was the inaugural conference for the Illinois Network ... [ Read More ]
Ask the Library Lawyer - 3/25/2011
On March 25, 2011, Jim Fessler will present “Ask the Library Lawyer” at the Metropolitan Library System’s ATLAS consortium March Madness: Library Directors Rebound Retreat [ Read More ]
The New Rules for Conducting Public Business in Illinois, The Evolution of the Freedom of Information and Open meetings Act - 3/22/2011
Attorney Scott Uhler conducted a workshop on "The New Rules for Conducting Public Business in Illinois, The Evolution of the Freedom of Information and Open meetings Act" for the Executive Committee IASB Officers & Staff West Cook Srping Division Meeting in Elmwood Park. [ Read More ]
Public School Reform: Finance & Accountability - 3/18/2011
Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, will be discussing current legal issues at the South Suburban School Business Officials, Illinois Association of School Administrators – South Cook, and South Cooperative Association for Public Education (SCOPE) presentation on “Public School Reform: Finance & A... [ Read More ]
Tweeting Into Trouble? Legal Aspects of Municipal Social Networking - 2/24/2011
On February 24, 2011, Jim Fessler and Michelle Green presented “Tweeting Into Trouble? Legal Aspects of Municipal Social Networking” at the Illinois City/County Manger’s Association Winter Conference [ Read More ]
Section 504 Plans for Students with Diabetes and Food Allergies. - 2/10/2011
Julie Lewis recently presented at the Chicago Bar Association for the Young Lawyers Section Education Law Committee on the topic of Section 504 Plans for Students with Diabetes and Food Allergies. [ Read More ]
Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins attorneys will discuss the Performance Counts Act of 2010 - 1/27/2011
In collaboration with the South Suburban Cook IASA, Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins attorneys will discuss the Performance Counts Act of 2010 and House Bills 146 and 149 relative to Pension reforms in Illinois. [ Read More ]
Employment Contracts, Discipline and Remediation - 1/26/2011
On January 26, 2011, Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins attorneys, in collaboration with Angela Crotty, Business Manager, Midlothian SD 143 and Linda Jeffers, Business Manager, Indian Springs SD 109, of the legal issues committee of the Illinois Association of School Business Officials (South Suburb... [ Read More ]
Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins attorneys are serve as instructors in the Masters Program at Argosy University on Education and Local Government Law. - 1/26/2011
Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins attorneys are serving as the instructors in the Masters Program at Argosy University on Education and Local Government Law for the Spring semester of 2011. [ Read More ]
KTJ does training at North Boone Community Unit School District 200 - 1/14/2011
On January 14, 2011, KTJ attorney Julie Lewis conducted training sessions during an in-service training day at North Boone Community Unit School District 200 on Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Act. [ Read More ]
Teacher Evaluation and Remediation; Changes in the Law and Practical Considerations for Principals - 1/13/2011
Allen Wall and Tom Melody gave a speech on “Teacher Evaluation and Remediation; Changes in the Law and Practical Considerations for Principals” at the DuPage Regional Office of Education Center for Professional Learning, January 13, 2010. [ Read More ]
Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins Attorneys Conduct Workshop at Community High School District 218 - 1/4/2011
Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins attorneys conducted a three-hour workshop on Tuesday, January 4th, for school administrators and special education personnel on discipline, records, Sec. 504 and medical/health information at Community High School District 218. [ Read More ]
Training Workshop Regarding New Zoning Laws - 1/4/2011
Tom Melody and Mike Marrs conducted a training workshop regarding the new zoning laws to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Plan Commission of Tinley Park on January 4th. [ Read More ]
Klein Thorpe and Jenkins Wins Jury Verdict In One Hour - 12/14/2010
On December 14, 2010, a Circuit Court of Cook County jury in Maciejewski v. Village of Orland Park took just one hour to return a complete verdict in favor of the Village of Orland Park in a lawsuit where the plaintiff claimed that he suffered personal injury when he slipped on a large ice ... [ Read More ]
Role of the Board: Basics, Student Discipline and Cyberbullying - 12/9/2010
On Thursday, December 9, 2010, Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins’ attorneys will collaborate with the Metropolitan Institute for Leadership in Education (MILE), Governors State University, in conducting a workshop in the Village of Flossmoor for school officials on the “Role of the Board: Basics, S... [ Read More ]
School Board Governance: The Proper Role of a School Board Member. - 12/7/2010
On Tuesday, December 7, 2010, Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins’ attorneys will be conducting a candidates’ workshop, at Forest Ridge School District 142, on “School Board Governance: The Proper Role of a School Board Member.” [ Read More ]
The “Long Arm” of the School-Cyberbullying, Abuse and Sexting. - 11/19/2010
Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd. attorneys will present to the Illinois Council of School Attorneys’ Twenty Fourth Annual Seminar on School Law on Friday, November 19, 2010, in conjunction with the Triple I Conference at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago. [ Read More ]
KTJ Attorneys Appear Before the Illinois Supreme Court - 11/17/2010
On November 17, 2010, Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd. partners, Dennis Walsh, Lance Malina and Jim Fessler, appeared before the Illinois Supreme Court on behalf of the Orland Fire Protection District for oral argument in two cases consolidated before the Court. The first case, Gaffney v. Or... [ Read More ]
KTJ Secures Dismissal For Village Of Orland Park - 11/16/2010
KTJ attorneys successfully argued a motion to dismiss the Village of Orland Park from a lawsuit involving a motor vehicle accident that occurred on a state right-of-way within the Village. The Plaintiffs, the driver of the motor vehicle and her minor son/passenger, were allegedly injured wh... [ Read More ]
KTJ Defeats Excessive Force/Willful and Wanton Claims on Summary Judgment - 11/12/2010
KTJ Attorney Julie Lewis obtained a favorable judgment for the City of Aurora and the named police officer in a case alleging excessive force and willful and wanton conduct by a plaintiff who was injured during a police raid. The City of Aurora Police Department was executing a valid searc... [ Read More ]
Requirements for Preserving, Maintaining and Producing Records to Comply with FOIA and Federal Guidelines - 11/2/2010
KTJ attorneys Kathie Henn and Jacob Karaca are speaking at the 10th Annual Conference for GMIS Illinois (Government Management Information Services) at Eagle Ridge in Galena, IL, on November 2. They will be participating in a panel discussion entitled “Writing & Enforcing IT Equipment Use P... [ Read More ]
Township School Trustees’ Systems - 10/13/2010
On an ongoing basis, Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd. is partnering with a consortium of Cook County Suburban School Districts to address the proper functioning and need for their Township School Trustees’ System. [ Read More ]
School Personnel Obligations Regarding Bullying and Child Abuse Reporting - 10/8/2010
Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd. attorneys will present to the educational staff at Forest Ridge School District 142 on school personnel obligations regarding bullying and child abuse reporting. [ Read More ]
Staying Out of Hot Water – 2010. - 10/8/2010
Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd. attorneys will present at the Leyden Area Special Education Cooperative Annual Fall Conference on Staying Out of Hot Water – 2010. [ Read More ]
New Developments in the Area of School Technology to be Topic at Forest Ridge School District 142 - 10/8/2010
Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd. attorneys will present to the educational staff at Forest Ridge School District 142 on developments in the area of school technology, including cyber-bullying, use of Facebook and student-oriented websites, and the authority of the schools to address student ... [ Read More ]
FOIA, Open Meetings Act and Mock Library Board Meeting - 9/30/2010
On September 30, 2010, Kathie Henn and Jim Fessler conducted a seminar at the Illinois Library Association convention on recent amendments to the Freedom of Information Act and Open Meetings Act and conducted a mock library board meeting to address issues regularly faced by library boards [ Read More ]
New Teacher Evaluation and Remediation Requirements - 9/29/2010
Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd. attorneys will lecture at St. Xavier University in Chicago on new teacher evaluation and remediation requirements. [ Read More ]
Conflicts of Interests and Ethics in Government - 9/25/2010
Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd. attorneys will present to South Suburban School Board members on conflicts of interests and ethics in government. [ Read More ]
The Annual Review: Tuning Up Your Special Education Policies, Procedures and Practices - 9/24/2010
“The Annual Review: Tuning Up Your Special Education Policies, Procedures and Practices”. Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd. attorneys will present to the Illinois Alliance of Administrators of Special Education, Friday, September 24, 2010, at the Holiday Inn, Tinley Park. [ Read More ]
Training for New School Superintendants - 9/23/2010
Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd. attorneys will participate in training for new superintendents through the South Suburban Chapter of the Illinois Association of School Administrators. [ Read More ]
Public Act 96-0542 Promoting Transparency and Accountability Policing FOIA and the Open Meetings Act - 9/9/2010
Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd. attorneys presented “Public Act 96-0542 Promoting Transparency and Accountability Policing FOIA and the Open Meetings Act and A Summary of Illinois Ethics Requirements and Conflict Issues for Elected School Officials” at St. Xavier University, Park Ridge, Ill... [ Read More ]
KTJ Partners to be Panelists at IMAP Workshop: Fiscal Sustainability: How to Respond to the Fiscal Consequences of a Changing Land Development Environment - 9/1/2010
An Illinois Municipal Assistance Program* Workshop! Please join us for a special seminar for Mayors, Trustees, & Staff Fiscal Sustainability: How to Respond to the Fiscal Consequences of a Changing Land Development Environment The landscape has changed! We no longer see ... [ Read More ]
Sexual Harassment in the School Setting - 8/12/2010
Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd. attorneys spoke to the South Berwyn School District 100 staff as part of administrative orientation and training, regarding “Sexual Harassment in the School Setting” on the proper response to and investigation of sexual harassment issues in the school setting. [ Read More ]
Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd. attorneys teach Education Law - 7/1/2010
Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd. attorneys taught the Education Law component of the Education Administration Doctoral curriculum at Argosy University in Chicago. [ Read More ]
Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd. Attorneys Lectured in the Master’s Program at Governor’s State University - 6/29/2010
Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd. attorneys lectured in the Master’s Program at Governor’s State University, as part of the Education Law curriculum, on RTI and Special Education matters. [ Read More ]
KTJ attorney heads ISBA Local Government Law Section Council - 6/11/2010
Michael T. Jurusik has been appointed chair of the Illinois State Bar Association Local Government Law Section. [ Read More ]
Chicago Bar Association's Local Government Committee Seminar Features KTJ Attorneys - 6/3/2010
If you are interested in the latest developments involving the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, the Public Safety Employee Benefit Act ("PSEBA") and/or tax increment financing you are encouraged to attend the Chicago Bar Association's Local Government Committee Seminar on Thursday, June... [ Read More ]
FOIA and Open Meetings for Illinois Schools - 5/21/2010
Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins attorneys produced the pamphlet “FOIA and Open Meetings for Illinois Schools” for the Illinois Association of School Boards. [ Read More ]
School Districts Rights and Obligations Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act - 4/30/2010
Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd. attorneys presented “School Districts Rights and Obligations Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act” at the Illinois Association of Administrators of Special Education Spring Conference in Collinsville, Illinois. [ Read More ]
FOIA, Library Records Confidentiality and Patriot Acts - 4/13/2010
On April 13, 2010, Jim Fessler and Greg Smith conducted a seminar for MLS Zones 7, 8 and 9 on the Freedom of Information Act, Library Records Confidentiality Act and Patriot Act [ Read More ]
RTI Basics and LD Identification. - 3/9/2010
Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd. attorneys presented at Governors’ State University to candidates for administrative certification on RTI Basics and LD Identification. [ Read More ]
Proper IEP Development and Goal-Writing - 3/1/2010
Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd. attorneys presented to the educational staff at Community High School District 218 on Proper IEP Development and Goal-Writing, at Eisenhower High School in Blue Island, Illinois. [ Read More ]
The Art of the Deal: How to Structure Public-Private Partnerships - 2/23/2010
Attorney Tom Bayer will speak at the ICSC Midwest Idea Exchange at the Fairmont Hotel on February 23, 2010, on the topic of “The Art of the Deal: How to Structure Public-Private Partnerships.” ICSC is the International Council of Shopping Centers. [ Read More ]
Patron Behavior and Hygiene - 2/18/2010
On February 18, 2010, Kathie Henn and Jim Fessler conducted a workshop for MLS Zones 7, 8 and 9 on patron behavior and hygiene [ Read More ]
Special Education - Essential Practices and Procedures for Administrators - 2/16/2010
Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd. attorneys lectured to students at Concordia University pursuing their administrative certification, on Special Education - Essential Practices and Procedures for Administrators, at Gage Park High School, Chicago, Illinois. [ Read More ]
KTJ Attorney Mike Marrs will speak on Land Use and Zoning at the ILGL conference - 2/12/2010
Attorney Michael Marrs will speak at the Illinois Institute for Local Government conference on February 12, 2010 in Naperville, Illinois. Mike will speak on Land Use and Zoning. The program provides CLE credit. [ Read More ]
KTJ hosts a workshop for the Village of Niles Board of Trustees - 2/6/2010
Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins attorneys Buzz Hill and Lance Malina will be in the Village of Niles on Saturday, February 6, 2010 to host a workshop for the Board of Trustees. Training will be provided to help the trustees understand the laws concerning their jobs and their roles in the local go... [ Read More ]
Best Practices in Oversight of IEP’s, RTI - 2/2/2010
Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd. attorneys presented to a group of case managers at South Berwyn School District 100 on Best Practices in Oversight of IEP’s, RTI. [ Read More ]
Workshop on Section 504 Practices, Procedures and Changes - 2/2/2010
Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd. attorneys conducted a workshop for the educational staff at South Berwyn School District 100 on Section 504 Practices, Procedures and Changes. [ Read More ]
FOIA and Open Meetings Act - 1/30/2010
On January 30, 2010, Ken Friker, Kathie Henn and Jim Fessler conducted a seminar for MLS Zone 5 on recent amendments to the Freedom of Information and Open Meetings Acts [ Read More ]
IDEA and Section 504 Obligations for Case Managers - 1/25/2010
Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd. attorneys presented to Lemont Bromberek Combined School District 113A IDEA and Section 504 Obligations for Case Managers. [ Read More ]
The Legal Requirements and Implications of RTI for Illinois Schools - 1/19/2010
Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd. attorneys conducted a workshop for educational staff of the member districts of the Leyden Area Special Education Cooperative on the Legal Requirements and Implications of RTI for Illinois Schools. [ Read More ]
Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins speaks at the Illinois Police Chiefs'' Winter Conference - 1/18/2010
Attorneys Mike Duggan, Buzz Hill and George Wagner spoke at the Illinois Police Chiefs winter conference on school/police cooperation, BOFPC and collective bargaining. [ Read More ]
An Update on Student and Special Education Issues - 1/13/2010
Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd. attorneys presented an update on student and special education issues to Geneva Community Unit School District 304. [ Read More ]
Special Education, Student Rights, Legal Update - 1/11/2010
Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd. attorneys presented to School District 304 Special Education, Student Rights, Legal Update [ Read More ]
Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd. Attorneys Served as Instructors for a Course in Educational Law - 1/7/2010
Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd. attorneys served as instructors for the course in Educational Law in the Master’s Program in Educational Administration at Argosy University, in Chicago, Illinois. [ Read More ]
Village of Lombard honors Tom Bayer for 20 years service as Village Attorney - 1/7/2010
On Thursday, January 7, 2010, at the regular Board Meeting, the Village of Lombard honored KTJ Attorney Tom Bayer with the presentation of an engraved mantel clock in recognition of his 20 service as Village Attorney. Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins has done work for the Village of Lombard for o... [ Read More ]
Is Your RtI System Ready? - 12/3/2009
Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd. attorneys presented at IASA South Cook County Is Your RtI System Ready? [ Read More ]
Employee Handbooks - 11/16/2009
n November 16, 2009, Mike Duggan and Jim Fessler conducted a seminar at the North Suburban Library System on Employee Handbooks [ Read More ]
Public Act 96-0542 Promoting Transparency and Accountability Policing FOIA and the Open Meetings Act - 11/12/2009
Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd. presented at IASA South Cook County, Public Act 96-0542 Promoting Transparency and Accountability Policing FOIA and the Open Meetings Act. [ Read More ]
KTJ presents at Illinois Municipal Prosecutors'' Workshop - 11/6/2009
The Illinois Institute for Local Government Law presents the Illinois Municipal Prosecutors Workshop. KTJ attorney Michael Marrs will speak on Acquiring Title to Abandoned Property through Demolition, and Other Vacant Property Issues. The event will take place at: Johnson and Bell Stadi... [ Read More ]
Religion and the Schools - 10/28/2009
Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd. presented to Chicago Kent Education School Law Society class on Religion and the Schools [ Read More ]
Look (Carefully) Before You Leap: RtI as Diagnostic Tool for the Identification of SLD - 10/23/2009
Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd. presented Look (Carefully) Before You Leap: RtI as Diagnostic Tool for the Identification of SLD at IASA West Cook. [ Read More ]
KTJ Attorneys Present at Speer Financial Referendum Planning Seminar - 10/7/2009
KTJ attorneys presented to local government administrators regarding the importance of the Election Interference Prohibition Act, the Local Government Employees Political Rights Act and the Sate Officials and Employee Ethics Act as those acts pertain to referendum proceedings. KTJ attorne... [ Read More ]
First Amendment Issues - 10/7/2009
On October 7, 2009, Kathie Henn, Jim Fessler and Greg Smith conducted as seminar at the Illinois Library Association Conference regarding First Amendment issues [ Read More ]
Illinois Municipal League Honors Arthur C. Thorpe and Newell N. Jenkins - 9/26/2009
The Illinois Municipal League, at its 96th annual conference, passed 2 new resolutions honoring the memories of recently deceased Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins founders Arthur C. Thorpe and Newell N. Jenkins. The resolutions honor both attorneys for a lifetime of service and dedication to local... [ Read More ]
Illinois Municipal Assistance Program sponsored by KTJ - 9/1/2009
The September issue of the Illinois Municipal Review, on page 8, contains an ad by Northern Illinois University Center for Governmental Studies for its Illinois Municipal Assistance Program which is underwritten by Christopher Burke Engineering, Ltd. and Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins, Ltd [ Read More ]
FOIA, Open Meetings Act and Model Ethics Ordinance - 8/14/2009
On August 14, 2009, Kathie Henn and Jim Fessler conducted library trustee training at the North Suburban Library System on the Freedom of Information Act, Open Meetings Act and Model Ethics Ordinance [ Read More ]
KTJ Wins Arbitration Award For Village In Labor Dispute - 8/3/2009
KTJ attorneys obtained a favorable labor arbitration decision for the Village of Maywood, on allegations that the Village of Maywood improperly dismissed a union-covered employee. The union filed a grievance claiming that he was improperly terminated from his job in the Village Public Work ... [ Read More ]
KTJ Defeats Federal First Amendment Claims On Summary Judgment - 7/16/2009
KTJ Attorneys Lance Malina, Allen Wall and Gregory T. Smith obtained a favorable Federal Court judgment for the City of Aurora, its mayor, and several alderman, on allegations of First Amendment infringement and First Amendment retaliation by a City business owner. The business owner filed... [ Read More ]
Library Records Confidentiality and Patriot Acts - 7/12/2009
On July 12, 2009, Kathie Henn and Jim Fessler conducted a seminar at the American Librarian Association convention on the Library Records Confidentiality Act and Patriot Act [ Read More ]
ADA, COBRA and FMLA - 6/18/2009
On June 18, 2009, Mike Duggan and Jim Fessler conducted a seminar at the North Suburban Library System on recent amendments to the ADA, COBRA and FMLA [ Read More ]
Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins, Ltd. partnered with Cook County chapters of the Illinois Association of School Administrators - 6/17/2009
On an ongoing basis, Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins, Ltd. has partnered with Cook County chapters of the Illinois Association of School Administrators to assist with options and draft legislation to address and improve the service delivery system of the Cook County Regional Office of Education for... [ Read More ]
The Administrator’s Role in Collective Bargaining - 6/12/2009
Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd. presented to Illinois Association of School Business Officials on The Administrator’s Role in Collective Bargaining. [ Read More ]
School Law Conference for School Board Members and Superintendents - 6/11/2009
KTJ to give seminar to new board members of school districts through the DuPage County Regional Office of Education. For information on the seminar, please contact Tom Melody or any of the KTJ school law attorneys. Topics will include: • Board member issues, including Board member qua... [ Read More ]
Identifying and Avoiding Conflicts of Interest and Prohibited Activities - 6/4/2009
Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd. presented at School District 142, Identifying and Avoiding Conflicts of Interest and Prohibited Activities [ Read More ]
Teacher Appraisals and Dismissals in Illinois course taught by KTJ attorneys - 5/14/2009
Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins school law attorneys Michael J. Duggan and Scott F. Uhler taught a class on Teacher Appraisals and Dismissals for CLE credit. Mr. Duggan discussed principles of probationary status and tenure rights, while Mr. Uhler focused on procedures for dismissal and the heari... [ Read More ]
Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins appointed labor counsel for the City of Peru - 5/11/2009
Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins appointed labor counsel for the City of Peru, with Tom Melody being the primary attorney handling the labor work. [ Read More ]
KTJ Partner appointed as Vice-Chair of the Illinois State Bar Association, Local Government Law Section Council - 5/4/2009
Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins Partner Michael T. Jurusik has been appointed to serve as Vice-Chair of the 2009-2010 Local Government Law Section for the Illinois State Bar Association. [ Read More ]
KTJ Wins Two Day Trial On Nuisance Complaint - 5/4/2009
Village of Burr Ridge v. Missbrenner, et al. [ Read More ]
KTJ OBTAINS DIRECTED VERDICT FOR ORLAND PARK - 4/21/2009
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Local Government Basics: A Review of All Statutes on Ethics and Conflicts - 4/16/2009
On Thursday, April 16, 2009 in Springfield, Il and on Thursday, May 21, 2009, in Chicago, Michael T. Jurusik will discuss statutes concerning conflict of interest prohibitions, incompatibility of elected and appointed offices, key terms and provisions of the State Officials and Employees Et... [ Read More ]
City of Park Ridge and KTJ receive 2008 Gold Award from the American Planning Association - 1/12/2009
Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins was a co-recipient of a 2008 Gold Award from the Illinois Chapter of the American Planning Association in the Program Project or Tool category. The award was presented to the City of Park Ridge for the Uptown Redevelopment Project "in recognition of a high quality,... [ Read More ]
Human Resource Issues for School Districts - 11/7/2008
Thomas Melody and Leah Selinger spoke to DuPage County Regional Superintendents on November 7, 2008 about "Human Resource Issues for School Districts". [ Read More ]
KTJ hired as Special Counsel by City of Warrenville - 8/19/2008
Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins has been hired by the City of Warrenville as special counsel relative to Tax Increment Financing matters. [ Read More ]
THE 1000 FAMILY MARCH FOR COMMUNITY UNITY - 8/16/2008
The Village of Hopkins Park and Pembroke Township are on the move! The August 16, 2008,1000 Family March for Community Unity was a great success and further evidence of the community spirit. Village Attorney Jim Bartley represented the firm at the march that began at Martin Luther King... [ Read More ]
Partner Jim Bartley Participates in the Program on Negotiations at Harvard Law - 7/13/2008
Recently, Jim Bartley with David Thieman, Human Resources Director, Kenneth Parchem, Business manager and Jean Barker, Association President of Homewood-Flossmoor School District 233 were invited to present at the Program on Negotiations at the Harvard Law School in Boston. The pres... [ Read More ]
KTJ Partner appointed to State Bar Association Local Government Council Section. - 6/17/2008
KTJ partner Michael T. Jurusik was recently appointed as Secretary for the Illinois State Bar Association Local Government Council Section. Mr. Jurusik will serve as Secretary in 2008 and 2009. [ Read More ]
Bargaining Work Load and Class Size Under the New State Board Special Education Rules - 5/14/2008
Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins will present at the 57th Illinois ASBO Annual Conference and Exhibition, May 14-16, 2008 at Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, Illinois. Attorney Jim Bartley will explain the new ISBE rules limiting class size and the workload of special educators. Jim will explor... [ Read More ]
KTJ Participates in Seminar on New Developments in Special Education in Illinois - 5/2/2008
Scott Uhler will participate in a seminar on New Developments in Special Education in Illinois. The seminar, which has been approved for up to 6 hours CLE credit, will take place in Elk Grove Village, Illinois on May 2, 2008. [ Read More ]
Economic Incentives for Development - 3/31/2008
Tom Bayer, KTJ Partner, spoke at a seminar hosted by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning. Tom spoke on "Economic Incentives for Development." [ Read More ]
KTJ speaks at Special Education Workshop - 3/18/2008
Attorney Scott Uhler spoke at the Kirby School District 140 Special Education Workshop. Scott spoke about "The Basic New Developments Under Federal and State Law for Parents." [ Read More ]
How to Negotiate with a Developer-Getting What You Want - 2/21/2008
KTJ Attorney Everette "Buzz" Hill will be a panelist at the ICSC conference on February 21, 2008 at the Hyatt Regency-Chicago. The topic is "How to Negotiate with a Developer-Getting What You Want." [ Read More ]
Hiring School Employees: What You Should Know. - 1/23/2008
Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins has been asked by the Regional Superintendent of LaSalle County to speak to LaSalle County school superintendents and other administrators on the topic of hiring school employees. The presentation will take place on January 23, 2008. Attorney Tom Melody will be exp... [ Read More ]
KTJ Presents at IML Conference - 10/19/2007
Several KTJ attorneys were speakers at the IML Conference on October 19, 2007 regarding Conflicts of Interest. [ Read More ]
Update to KTJ Pamphlet on Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act - 10/18/2007
KTJ completed an update of the KTJ pamphlet on the Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act, which is published by the Illinois Municipal League (IML) and was distributed at the IML's Annual Conference held on October 18, 2007 and October 21, 2007. [ Read More ]
Fall 2007 KTJ Education Law Report Available - 10/17/2007
The Fall 2007 issue of the KTJ Education Law Report is now available. This newsletter contains legislative and case updates. [ Read More ]
Seminar on Ethics for Municipal Attorneys - 10/17/2007
Attorney Everette “Buzz” Hill recently conducted a seminar on ethics for municipal attorneys, which is scheduled to be held again on October 29, 2007. [ Read More ]
KTJ Retained as Special Counsel for Barrington - 10/17/2007
KTJ was recently retained by the Village of Barrington as special counsel in relation to the redevelopment of the Village’s downtown. [ Read More ]
Presentation of Special Education Updates - 10/2/2007
Attorney Scott Uhler recently presented to special education staff and administrators in Geneva Community Unit School District 304 on practice guidelines pursusant to the changes created by IDEA 2004, the 2006 Federal special education regulations, the 2007 ISBE special education regulation... [ Read More ]
KTJ Conducts Illinois Freedom of Information Act - 10/1/2007
Recently, Everette “Buzz” Hill and Kathleen Henn conducted seminars on the Illinois Freedom of Information Act and the retention of electronic records for the staff at the City of Aurora. [ Read More ]
KTJ Names George Wagner Partner - 10/1/2007
George Wagner was recently named a partner at KTJ. George joined KTJ in 2000. George concentrates his practice in the areas municipal and school law. [ Read More ]
KTJ Assists Lombard in Opening of Lombard Westin Yorktown Center - 9/1/2007
Recently, KTJ, in its capacity as counsel for the Village of Lombard (the "Village"), worked closely with the Village in developing a plan for alternative financing arrangements in order for the Village to build a long desired hotel and convention center located in the Yorktown shopping cen... [ Read More ]
Presentation to Forest Ridge S.D. 142 - 9/1/2007
Attorney Scott Uhler recently presented to administrative staff in Forest Ridge School District 142 on the management of student and employee record information in the schools. [ Read More ]
Confidentiality of Student Records Presentation to Kirby S.D. 140 - 9/1/2007
Attorney Scott Uhler recently presented to staff in Kirby School District 140 on the confidentiality of student record information and appropriate practices and procedures for the management of such information in the school setting. [ Read More ]
Staff Responsibilities Presentation to St. Charles Community Unit S.D. 303 - 8/1/2007
Attorneys Mike Duggan and Scott Uhler recently presented to school staff in St. Charles Community Unit School District 303 on various staff responsiblities including sexual harrassment, student records, child abuse reporting, student discipline, implemtation of IEP's and Section 504 plans, ... [ Read More ]
Special Education Presentation to Matteson School District 162 - 7/1/2007
Attorney Scott Uhler recently presented to the administrative staff in Matteson School District 162 on special education matters, including student disciplinary issues and the development and implementation of 504 plans. [ Read More ]
Workshop at St. Charles Community Unit S.D. 303 - 7/1/2007
Attorneys Scott Uhler and Mike Duggan recently particpated in a workshop with Administrative Staff in St. Charles Community Unit School District 303 on various issues related to the investigation of misconduct, crisis management, record issues, parent communications, police interactions wit... [ Read More ]
Kathie Henn is Newest KTJ Partner - 6/1/2007
Kathie Henn was recently named a partner at KTJ. Kathie joined KTJ in 2000 from the Illinois Department of Human Rights. Kathie concentrates her practice in the areas municipal and school law. [ Read More ]
Presentation Regarding Student Confidentiality and Record Management - 5/1/2007
Attorney Scott Uhler spoke to the central office staff of an elementary school district regarding student confidentiality and proper student record management practices. [ Read More ]
Special Education Presentation at Illinois Alliance of Administrators of Special Education - 4/1/2007
Attorney Scott Uhler presented on the topic of special education discipline practices at the Illinois Alliance of Administrators of Special Educaton conference in Edwardsville, Illinois. [ Read More ]
Howie Jablecki is Associated with KTJ - 3/1/2007
Howie Jablecki recently joined KTJ as an associate attorney. Howie concentrates his practice in the areas of municipal law, school law and litigation. [ Read More ]
Special Education Presentation to Lake Zurich S.D. 95 - 3/1/2007
Attorney Scott Uhler presented to the support staff and aides in Lake Zurich School District 95 on special education issues, record information and general obligations of such staff. [ Read More ]