Episode 206: 4 Most Common Lawsuits Filed Against Private Schools (How To Reduce Your Risk)

Goldilocks. You remember the story. One bowl of porridge was too hot. Another was too cold. The third was just right. One bed was too hard. Another was too soft. The third was just right. School leaders need that same Goldilocks mindset when it comes to legal risk. On one extreme is fear. That leader imagines the worst possible outcome in every situation. Fear begins making decisions. Every conversation becomes formal and defensive. On the other extreme is indifference. That leader says, We have never had a serious problem before. Our families love us. Everyone knows everyone here. We are a faith-based school. We are like a family. We will deal with something if it ever happens. But, good intentions are not a risk-management plan. Being a close community does not eliminate accidents, misconduct, conflict, or misunderstandings. Sometimes close communities become more vulnerable because people assume trust can replace safeguards. So I am looking for listeners to find the “Goldilocks” just-right mindset for school leaders. Not fear. Not indifference. Right in the middle. So, on today’s episode of The Private School Leader Podcast, we are going to discuss the 4 Most Common Lawsuits Filed Against Private Schools (How To Reduce Your Risk.) I know that you are super busy, so be sure to listen while you are doing something else. I hope that you will get value from this episode as you serve and lead your school community. Thank you for taking some time out of your day to listen to the podcast! Thanks for making a difference, Mark Minkus Most of my clients and students use Title II funds to pay for Parent Academy, THRIVE Academy, 1-on-1 Coaching, Private School Teacher Academy and The PSL Pro Membership! Strong teachers make strong schools. Private School Teacher Academy is the Professional Development that your teachers and students deserve! "I wholeheartedly encourage other private school leaders to invest in their staff by partnering with Mark. His webinars are an investment that will strengthen your school community long after the sessions are over!” Julie, Principal, Boise, ID I am going to help you invest in your teachers, by giving them a high-quality, low-cost series of professional development experiences: Highly practical topics, with strategies that your teachers can apply immediately On-demand video webinars Guided notes, discussion questions, teacher resources I can help you use your Title II Funds to pay for Private School Teacher Academy! On-Demand webinars with guided notes, discussion questions and teacher resources: The 5 Keys To Having Your Best School Year Ever The Differentiation Playbook: Helping Every Student Learn Without Burning Yourself Out The 6 Habits Of An Outstanding Private School Teacher How To Better Support Students Who Have Mental Health Struggles Go to www.theprivateschoolleader.com/teacher to learn more! If you like the podcast, please write a review and leave a rating. Your review helps to push this content out as a suggested podcast to private school leaders all over the world. The Private School Leader Podcast has been downloaded in 75 countries and all 50 states. Thank you for listening and thanks for your review! I’ve created a FREE RESOURCE for you called “The Top 6 Ways To Protect Your School From a Lawsuit”. This is a 10 page pdf that will help you to keep your staff and students safe and help keep your school out of court. Litigation is expensive, time consuming and extremely stressful. This common sense guide will help you to be more intentional and proactive when it comes to protecting your school. You can grab “The Top 6 Ways To Protect Your School From a Lawsuit” at www.theprivateschoolleader.com/lawsuit. Thanks! Is it just me or are the parents at our schools getting more demanding and more intense, more often? Dealing with parents is part of the job as we lead our private schools, but it can quickly lead to stress, anxiety and feeling overwhelmed. That’s why I created Parent Academy! Now you have a step by step framework that will help you go from feeling stressed and anxious to feeling confident and calm. Over the last 33 years, I have built successful relationships with thousands of parents and I have packaged that knowledge into an online course. Not only that, but after I teach you, I am going to teach your teachers these strategies as well! Parent Academy contains two, 45-minute webinars that are Teacher PD’s with a printable notebook, guided notes and discussion questions. Go to www.theprivateschoolleader.com/parentacademy to learn more!