In this episode, special guest Jim Franczek, firm founder and President, provides unparalleled insight into the efforts of State and Chicago leadership in addressing critical education issues facing Illinois during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) crisis. Jim is joined by Shelli Anderson, Nicki Bazer, Dana Fattore Crumley, and Jennifer Smith, with host Jackie Gharapour Wernz.

Topics addressed will include:

• Critical issues for school board members in the COVID-19 era, including those related to structuring remote and in-person learning in the COVID-19 and post-COVID-19 eras.
• Essential updates for school leaders and administrators on the evolution of legal issues impacting board governance, school business concerns, school personnel issues, and student issues, including special education and discipline.
• Answers to YOUR questions!