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Zirkel, Perry A.; Gluckman, Ivan B. – Principal, 1983
Two recent federal court decisions side with school authorities. In both cases the judges held the plaintiffs liable for the attorney fees of the defendants. The author comments that this may reflect a partial changing of the federal courts' attitude, yet cautions schools to remain vigilant of student rights. (MD)
Descriptors: Constitutional Law, Court Litigation, Discipline, Federal Courts
Zirkel, Perry A.; Gluckman, Ivan B. – Principal, 1980
Discusses the case of a Missouri elementary teacher who was dismissed for allegedly immoral behavior. The court determined that her living with a man out of wedlock had not adversely affected her teaching and that her due process rights had been violated by the district. (IRT)
Descriptors: Constitutional Law, Court Litigation, Due Process, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedGluckman, Ivan B.; Zirkel, Perry A. – NASSP Bulletin, 1983
Two recent cases in which federal courts held plaintiffs liable for defendants' attorney fees illustrate the courts' impatience with students and parents lodging suits judged frivolous. The conclusion is that, while school authorities must remain sensitive to students' constitutional rights, caution is urged in taking complaints to federal court.…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Constitutional Law, Court Litigation, Discipline Policy
Zirkel, Perry A.; Gluckman, Ivan B. – Principal, 1987
An elementary school teacher from Worcester, Massachusetts, was reprimanded and received a two-day suspension and a series of involuntary transfers after being reluctant to turn a case study (done for a college class) of a disturbed student in to her principal. Rights of privacy of public employees are discussed and Supreme Court decision in…
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Confidential Records, Constitutional Law, Court Litigation
Peer reviewedZirkel, Perry A.; Gluckman, Ivan B. – NASSP Bulletin, 1988
Section 1983 of the U.S. Constitution provides individuals (including students) with the right to sue persons (including principals) acting "under color of law" for damages incurred in violation of their federal rights. This article examines two corporal punishment cases involving elementary school students involving possible due process…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Constitutional Law, Corporal Punishment, Due Process
Peer reviewedGluckman, Ivan B. – NASSP Bulletin, 1985
An edited version of federal district court Judge William O. Bertelsman's opinion in "Bahr vs. Jenkins" reveals his thinking on the courts' self-restraint in cases affecting school administrators' authority when disciplining students. The opinion also discusses, in an informal style, the rights and responsibilities of parties in such…
Descriptors: Constitutional Law, Court Litigation, Discipline, Discipline Policy
Gluckman, Ivan B. – A Legal Memorandum, 1996
Concern with school violence and efforts to reduce gang visibility at school have led to controversy about students' constitutional rights to freedom of expression. This document outlines legal precedents and offers guidelines for developing a sound school policy on dress codes. It answers the following questions: (1) Are gang clothing and symbols…
Descriptors: Boards of Education, Compliance (Legal), Constitutional Law, Dress Codes
