Employee Handbook Refresher Course for Independent Schools 2026
Date: April 15 Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Cost: This event is being offered as a free education session.
As independent schools head towards the close of the academic year and prepare for summer, now is the right time to dust off your employee handbook for a fresh review. Schools have fortunately settled into a new normal following several years of pandemic-related turbulence, allowing for the opportunity to review various policy areas, or your handbook as a whole.
Join McLane Middleton Education Group attorneys as they review essential updates for employee handbooks. This webinar will cover the foundational policies for an employee handbook, such as policies relating to non-discrimination, accommodations, investigations, professional boundaries, progressive discipline policies, and clear polices and procedures for reporting and responding to harassment or workplace misconduct. We will provide attendees with a sample table of contents to help schools ensure that they are covering all the policies that generally apply to independent schools.
Presenters
Brian focuses his practice on understanding and serving the needs of independent day and boarding schools. Brian partners with many of the country’s leading independent schools to provide comprehensive advice on all aspects of school operations, including student and parent issues, employment matters, school governance and leadership, and general risk management. He works closely with board chairs, heads of schools, financial officers, and other senior leadership members in tackling complex matters affecting school communities.
Amanda represents employers and educational institutions in legal matters related to students, employees, and school and workplace policies. Amanda’s work encompasses federal and state court litigation of employment discrimination claims, breach of contract issues, and claims arising under Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the federal and Connecticut Family and Medical Leave Acts. She has also successfully defended charges before administrative agencies, including the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.