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Episode 96 Signed, Sealed, Liable: The Realities of Opinions of Counsel
In this episode, hostSloan Simmonsjoins Public Finance Chair Daniel Marucciaand Municipal and Governance Co-Chair Mary Lernerto discuss opinions of counsel and their important role relating to bon
Episode 95 From Resume to Red Flag: District Responsibilities Under AB 2534
When it comes to hiring certificated staff, the process is now more complex and challenging. In this episode, host Aly Bivins connects with Lozano Smith attorneys Dulcinea Grantham and Gail Zurek to u
Episode 94 The ESY Puzzle: Putting the Pieces Together for IEP Success
Extended School Year (ESY) services can raise nuanced questions for IEP teams and special education professionals. On this episode of the Lozano Smith Podcast, host Aly R. Bivins talks with Roxana E.
Episode 93 Speakers, Singers, and Sashes: Planning for a Successful Graduation Ceremony
Graduation season is fast approaching and now is the time for selecting speakers, auditioning singers and all the other details that go into planning a successful event. On this Lozano Smith podcast,
Episode 92 Title IX: Past Lessons, Present Shifts, and Future Possibilities
This episode explores the evolving landscape of Title IX through the lens of where we are and where we're headed. From the impact of the 2020 regulations and the recent vacating of the 2024 regulation
Episode 91 School Facilities, Funding and Construction Series – Part 3: Implementation
In the final episode of our three-part podcast series, host Sloan Simmons joins Lozano Smith Facilities and Business Partners Megan Macy and Anne Collins, and special guest Sue Bell, Chief Facilities
Episode 90 School Facilities, Funding and Construction Series – Part 2: Planning and Procurement
In Part 2 of this three-part podcast series, host Sloan Simmons is back with Lozano Smith Facilities and Business Partners Megan Macy and Anne Collins, and special guest Sue Bell, Chief Facilities Off
Episode 89 Review and Update—Personnel Actions and the March 15th Deadline – Are You Ready?
In this episode, we re-air Podcast 52 from March 2022, in which host Sloan Simmons joins partners and Lozano Smith Labor and Employment Co-Practice Group Leaders Michelle Cannon and Gabriela Flowers t
Episode 88 School Facilities, Funding and Construction Series – Part 1: The New State Bond
In this three-part podcast series, host Sloan Simmons engages with Lozano Smith Facilities and Business Partners Megan Macy and Anne Collins, as well as special guest Sue Bell, Chief Facilities Office
Episode 87 Immigration Enforcement and California’s Schools
In this episode, host Sloan Simmons engages with Lozano Smith's student law experts Ed Sklar and Josh Whiteside regarding applicable laws, guidance, and anticipated developments regarding immigration