Posts by Petrarca, Gleason, Boyle & Izzo, LLC
“Legal Update” Webinar—West Cook ASBO
John M. Izzo will present a virtual “Legal Update” to the West Cook Association of School Business Officials on February 10, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. www.my.iasbo.org
Read MoreWORKING CASH BONDS USE FOR BUILDING PROJECTS RECEIVES APPELLATE COURT APPROVAL, AGAIN
For the second time in a little more than three years, an Illinois Appellate Court panel has rejected the persistent claims of tax rate objectors that limited bonds, such as working cash bonds, cannot be used for capital projects without prior voter approval. In 2017, the Illinois Appellate Court, Second District, issued an opinion in…
Read MoreEric S. Grodsky Named Newest Partner
JANUARY 4, 2021 – Hauser, Izzo, Petrarca, Gleason & Stillman, LLC has proudly named Eric S. Grodsky, as the firm’s newest partner. Grodsky brings nearly two decades of career experience to the partnership including his time as a corporate litigator to his work as a charter school administrator and as the Deputy General Counsel at the…
Read MorePUBLIC ACCESS COUNSELOR SETS RULES FOR REMOTE MEETING CONCERNS
Recently, the Public Access Counselor at the Illinois Attorney General’s Office (“the PAC”) has issued opinions on remote meeting concerns involving the Open Meetings Act. Public bodies must take efforts to ensure compliance or risk findings of a violation of the Open Meetings Act. In a non-binding opinion, the PAC determined that a school district…
Read MoreNEW MANDATE TO POST IMRF LINK ON DISTRICT WEBSITES
Beginning January 1, 2021, Illinois school districts and other local taxing bodies are required to post a link on their websites to the following URL: https://www.imrf.org/en/about-imrf/transparency/employer-cost-and-participation-information This webpage is on the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (“IMRF”) website and contains information about all IMRF employers’ participation in the fund. Illinois Public Act 101-504, which was passed…
Read MoreCOOK COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES’ FILING LOCATIONS ANNOUNCED FOR THE APRIL 6, 2021, ELECTION
As you are aware, filings for school board candidates are handled by the County Clerk rather than at the local school districts as was done in the past. The Cook County Clerk handles this increase in the volume of filings by using multiple sites in the suburbs as well as the Clerk’s central office in…
Read More“Board Governance Issues”
On December 2, 2020, Courtney N. Stillman and John Izzo will present a Superintendent Legal Panel on “Board Governance Issues” 10 am to noon for the Illinois Association of School Administrators www.iasaedu.org.
Read MoreAnnual IASBO Conference – Virtual Session
The Annual Conference of the Illinois Association of School Business Officials is virtual for 2020 and will be taking place on November 6 and 13. John Izzo has a pre-recorded session as part of that conference, where his topic is “Five Areas of School Finance Where Legislation is Urgently Needed”. John discusses legislative proposals in…
Read MoreLAWSUIT ALERT: TAKE CAUTION BEFORE RESPONDING TO SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASS ACTION
This is to alert you to a class action lawsuit in which the attorneys for the plaintiff students, although bringing the case in a New York federal court, are attempting to draw in school districts throughout the country, even in Illinois. If you receive notice of this case, we advise you not to respond without…
Read MoreNEW GUIDANCE EMPHASIZES IMPORTANCE OF SCHOOL AND LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT COLLABORATION
New guidance issued this week by the Illinois Department of Public Health (“IDPH”) provides clarity on the role local health departments play in helping schools combat the spread of COVID-19 as they return to hybrid or full in-person instruction. While school districts should maintain consistent and open communication with their local health departments, here are…
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