Schools & School Districts
Jack Hynes & John Groark, Partners
Clausen Miller has been a respected counsel to school districts, school boards and school officials throughout Illinois for many years. The firm has handled an array of issues unique to the educational system. Included are a diverse cross-section of employment issues in various forums from administrative agencies through state or federal district courts and beyond. These actions have involved administrators, certified staff and non-certified staff. The firm has scores of published opinions in the employment context. The firm has also defended school boards and officials in areas related to contested student discipline and residency determinations. The firm has handled matters under the Education For All Handicapped Children’s Act (EAHA), the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Rehabilitation Act. The firm has represented school districts in due process hearings, as well as subsequent review process in special education areas. In addition to the myriad forms of litigation involving individuals, the firm has also represented school districts in land use issues and other controversies.
Clausen Miller has long been a trusted partner of school districts and school officials faced with the daunting task of fairly administering educational resources to its citizens, while at the same time maintaining an encouraging work environment for its employees. Clausen Miller is mindful of its responsibility to aggressively, but efficiently advocate the school districts’ position.
