1-2 p.m. ET
The Life Cycle of a Title IX Complaint in Practice — Part One
In this two-part session, the presenters will walk through hypotheticals to help participants understand how the new Title IX process will work in practice. The first half of the session will address receiving a report through completing an investigation, including supportive measures, formal complaint issues, emergency removals, and the investigation report. The second half will focus on the decision in a formal complaint process, appeals, and state-level discipline processes.
Presenters:
Holly McIntush and Jessica Witte, Thompson & Horton LLP, Austin, TX
Sarah Orman, Texas Association of School Boards, Austin, TX
Jackie Gharapour Wernz, Franczek P.C., Chicago, IL
2:15-3:15 p.m. ET
The Life Cycle of a Title IX Complaint in Practice — Part Two
In this two-part session, the presenters will walk through hypotheticals to help participants understand how the new Title IX process will work in practice. The first half of the session will address receiving a report through completing an investigation, including supportive measures, formal complaint issues, emergency removals, and the investigation report. The second half will focus on the decision in a formal complaint process, appeals, and state-level discipline processes.
Presenters:
Holly McIntush and Jessica Witte, Thompson & Horton LLP, Austin, TX
Sarah Orman, Texas Association of School Boards, Austin, TX
Jackie Gharapour Wernz, Franczek P.C., Chicago, IL
3:30-4:30 p.m. ET
Investigations: When Educators Cross the Line
What strategies and practices should you employ as a school attorney to investigate an allegedly inappropriate relationship between an educator and student without jeopardizing the criminal prosecution of the educator? This presentation will provide perspectives from an experienced school attorney and county prosecutor.
Presenters:
W. Douglas Thorne, Elkhart Community Schools, Elkhart, IN
Vicki Elaine Becker, Prosecuting Attorney, 34th Judicial District, County of Elkhart, IN