SCHOOL LAW
Outside general counsel and registered agent to independent schools in Virginia
Educational expectations have never been higher, especially when parents pay tuition. Complications involving legal issues are many, whether they concern teacher contracts, student discipline or parent pushback. Independent schools turn to Burtch Law.
Services
Burtch Law attorneys serve as outside general counsel for K-12 day and boarding schools, child day care centers and preschools. They work both in long-term, ongoing partnerships and on an as-needed basis to resolve specific school legal issues. Firm lawyers frequently speak to industry groups and associations about current topics in education and the law.
Common School Issues
- Compliance with education and employment laws
- Relationships between parents, students and schools
- Relationships with vendors, independent contractors and volunteers
- Contracts with teachers, parents and vendors
- Policies and school handbooks
- School forms and consents
- Student conduct
- Athletic issues and compliance
- Administration of medication
- Subpoenas and requests for student records
- Employment concerns: wage payment, leaves of absence, accommodation, hiring and firing, work performance
- Health, safety and security
- Sexual misconduct and boundary crossing
- Inquiries and investigations by outside organizations
- VDOE licensure and exemptions
- Legal exemptions and exceptions for religious organizations
- School formation and accreditation
