This conference will review basic legal principles that apply to school board action. Dan and Mike will then focus closely on school board crises, particularly as they relate to very public employment disputes, Facebook controversies that impact the board, and public concerns that overtake regular business. In a lively way, our presenters will address employment issues, collective bargaining, student issues and duties of school boards and superintendents. Then, participants will engage in real life problems and be asked to develop strategies for solving those problems.