5 Minute Message Video Series In this 5 Minute Message, Bob Schindler discusses the potential legislation to remove prohibitive subjects of bargaining from the Michigan Public Employment Relations Act and what this could mean for schools. Watch the 5 Minute Message here. Stay Connected With Us: Email: Want to receive Miller Johnson’s education law email […]

5 Minute Message Video Series In this 5 Minute Message, Bob Schindler summarizes the Michigan legislative activity and bills that have gone through the state legislature this year and what they mean for schools. In particular, he discusses, the Right To Work repeal; the Prevailing Wage Act; the Michigan 3rd grade reading law; HB 4166 […]

5 Minute Message Video Series In this 5 Minute Message, Miller Johnson attorney Bob Schindler discusses the important timelines to keep in mind when considering not renewing a contract of a school administrator as well as the difference between non-renewal and termination. Watch the 5 Minute Message here. Questions? Contact the author Robert Schindler. Stay […]

5 Minute Message Video Series In this 5 Minute Message, Miller Johnson attorney Miller Johnson attorney Bob Schindler reports on a trend he is seeing schools run into with reportable compensation being denied. Watch the 5 Minute Message here. Questions? Contact the author Bob Schindler. Stay Connected With Us: Email: Want to receive Miller Johnson’s […]

5 Minute Message Video Series In this 5 Minute Message, Miller Johnson Attorney Bob Schindler outlines the changes that Public Act 184 (aka House Bill 4375) made to working after retirement for Michigan educators. Watch the 5 Minute Message here. Questions? Contact the author Bob Schindler. Stay Connected With Us: Email: Want to receive Miller […]

On December 21, 2020, Congress passed an appropriations bill package providing additional coronavirus relief.  The legislation, spanning more than 5,500 pages, is a colossal undertaking that is still being dissected by experts.  One question at the forefront of school administrators’ minds in recent weeks was whether Congress would extend the mandatory paid leave provisions under […]