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Our team conducts comprehensive legal audits to evaluate the compliance of charter schools with federal, state, and local regulations, ensuring that they meet all necessary legal requirements, including those related to governance, curriculum, and admissions.
We provide guidance on the initial authorization process for charter schools and support in charter renewal efforts, helping schools maintain their status and autonomy.
We assist in the development and review of governance policies, student handbooks, and operational procedures, ensuring that the school’s policies align with legal requirements and reflect best practices.
Our attorneys help charter schools understand and comply with the terms of their charter agreements, supporting them in fulfilling their mission and objectives.
We provide comprehensive support in the preparation and submission of charter applications, ensuring that charter schools have a strong foundation for their proposals and stand a better chance of receiving initial authorization.
We offer support in developing admissions and enrollment policies that are transparent, equitable, and compliant with anti-discrimination laws, fostering inclusive practices.
Porzio’s team specializes in ensuring that charter schools adhere to federal and state education laws, regulations, and mandates. We conduct thorough compliance reviews, provide guidance, and assist in implementing policies and procedures that align with legal requirements. We proactively guide organizations through the changing regulatory environment and establish required compliance programs, including structure, assignment of responsibilities, communication, training and oversight, that are necessary to ensure the rules and regulations are followed and staff, leadership and the school are protected.
Our team assists in reviewing and advising on Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and IEP safety assessment plans; navigating due process hearings; and otherwise supporting schools in addressing the unique needs of students with disabilities.
Porzio ensures that charter schools receiving Title I funding meet the necessary requirements and reporting obligations. Our goal is to help schools effectively utilize these resources to improve educational outcomes for economically disadvantaged students.
We provide guidance on board governance, policy development, helping school boards operate effectively while making informed decisions.
Porzio assists schools in developing fair and effective student discipline policies and procedures, ensuring a safe and conducive learning environment for all students.
Our team offers counsel in labor relations, negotiations, and collective bargaining agreements to foster positive relationships between schools and their staff.
We provide support in developing and implementing emergency response plans and crisis management strategies, ensuring the safety and well-being of students and staff.
Best practices start with strong, comprehensive policies and procedures aimed at ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and adoption and integration of industry standards. Our team works diligently to stay at the forefront of industry best practices, so we can provide up-to-date advice to protect organizations. We review of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state law and recommend industry best practices.
Porzio conducts comprehensive DEI audits to help charter schools assess and enhance their inclusivity efforts, creating environments that celebrate diversity and promote equity.
We assist schools in designing and implementing innovative academic programs that meet the evolving needs of students, ensuring educational excellence.
Porzio provides guidance and support to schools in engaging parents and guardians effectively, fostering collaborative relationships for student success.
Our skills extend to higher education institutions, offering legal counsel and defense as well as compliance support to colleges and universities in New Jersey.
Our team conducts comprehensive legal audits to evaluate the compliance of charter schools with federal, state, and local regulations, ensuring that they meet all necessary legal requirements, including those related to governance, curriculum, and admissions.
We provide guidance on the initial authorization process for charter schools and support in charter renewal efforts, helping schools maintain their status and autonomy.
We assist in the development and review of governance policies, student handbooks, and operational procedures, ensuring that the school’s policies align with legal requirements and reflect best practices.
Our attorneys help charter schools understand and comply with the terms of their charter agreements, supporting them in fulfilling their mission and objectives.
We provide comprehensive support in the preparation and submission of charter applications, ensuring that charter schools have a strong foundation for their proposals and stand a better chance of receiving initial authorization.
We offer support in developing admissions and enrollment policies that are transparent, equitable, and compliant with anti-discrimination laws, fostering inclusive practices.
Porzio’s team specializes in ensuring that charter schools adhere to federal and state education laws, regulations, and mandates. We conduct thorough compliance reviews, provide guidance, and assist in implementing policies and procedures that align with legal requirements. We proactively guide organizations through the changing regulatory environment and establish required compliance programs, including structure, assignment of responsibilities, communication, training and oversight, that are necessary to ensure the rules and regulations are followed and staff, leadership and the school are protected.
Our team assists in reviewing and advising on Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and IEP safety assessment plans; navigating due process hearings; and otherwise supporting schools in addressing the unique needs of students with disabilities.
Porzio ensures that charter schools receiving Title I funding meet the necessary requirements and reporting obligations. Our goal is to help schools effectively utilize these resources to improve educational outcomes for economically disadvantaged students.
We provide guidance on board governance, policy development, helping school boards operate effectively while making informed decisions.
Porzio assists schools in developing fair and effective student discipline policies and procedures, ensuring a safe and conducive learning environment for all students.
Our team offers counsel in labor relations, negotiations, and collective bargaining agreements to foster positive relationships between schools and their staff.
We provide support in developing and implementing emergency response plans and crisis management strategies, ensuring the safety and well-being of students and staff.
Best practices start with strong, comprehensive policies and procedures aimed at ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and adoption and integration of industry standards. Our team works diligently to stay at the forefront of industry best practices, so we can provide up-to-date advice to protect organizations. We review of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state law and recommend industry best practices.
Porzio conducts comprehensive DEI audits to help charter schools assess and enhance their inclusivity efforts, creating environments that celebrate diversity and promote equity.
We assist schools in designing and implementing innovative academic programs that meet the evolving needs of students, ensuring educational excellence.
Porzio provides guidance and support to schools in engaging parents and guardians effectively, fostering collaborative relationships for student success.
Our skills extend to higher education institutions, offering legal counsel and defense as well as compliance support to colleges and universities in New Jersey.
Please be advised that Porzio, Bromberg & Newman represent the South Brunswick School District and is an exceptional legal firm that has been instrumental in assisting our school district
with personnel matters, negotiations, and all contract work for the past 6 years.
Our experience with them has been nothing short of outstanding, and we are confident that they can provide the same level of expertise and service to your district. Porzio, Bromberg & Newman has consistently demonstrated their reliability and dedication to our school district. They are a firm that delivers on their promises and have shown a deep commitment to meeting our needs promptly and effectively. Whether it is a pressing matter that requires immediate attention or a long-term project, the team at Porzio, Bromberg & Newman has always been available to provide insightful guidance and support. Their insight and expertise in personnel matters have been invaluable to us.
Their legal team possess a deep understanding of the complexities of personnel issues in the education sector. They have successfully navigated us through challenging situations with their strategic advice and deep knowledge of employment law. Further, Porzio, Bromberg & Newman represented my former district, Millstone Township, in the successful defense of a significant send/receive matter.
I wholeheartedly recommend Porzio, Bromberg & Newman to assist your school district. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions or require further information about our experiences with Porzio, Bromberg & Newman. I am more than happy to discuss in more detail.
Matthew A. Clarke
I write about Porzio, Bromberg & Newman and your consideration of their provision of legal services.
At the outset, in my 50+ years in public education, I have never met a more professional and competent team of attorneys. I became a client for educational legal services during my first year in the Springfield Public Schools in 2004. I began our collaboration with Mr. Vito Gagliardi, a principal of the firm. From the beginning, I was aware of the skill and professionalism of the PB&N Law Firm.
During my 16+ years working with PB&N, I was always confident about legal, regulatory, or contractual situations. Mr. Gagliardi and his team offered clear and direct guidance, differentiated solutions, and support as necessary. Additionally, Mr. Gagliardi’s addition of complementary non-legal services to PB&N’s portfolio was helpful in fulfilling state requirements in a variety of other areas. Our success in dealing with contractual, legal, and regulatory issues was unprecedented. Should you wish more clarification, I am willing to discuss specifics to the extent I can, and I am reachable at mad415@aol.com or my cell phone at 973-224-0708.
In closing, despite the professionalism and expertise, this law firm is one of the most cordial and hospitable. Phone calls are returned, messages are delivered, and urgency is appreciated and responded to accordingly. I offer my unconditional recommendation of PB&N Law firm for your consideration.
Matthew A. Clarke
I have partnered with many professionals during my career as School Business Administrator/Board Secretary in Springfield, Union County, and in particular the law firm of Porzio Bromberg and Newman (PBN). I am pleased to write this referral on their behalf.
During my tenure, PBN’s successes in the courtroom had directly impacted the district’s ability to offer cutting edge learning centers for our students. For example, the district
had the good fortune to prevail in suits pertaining to parental challenges of special education placement, which in turn frees-up local funds for our learning environments.
In addition to successes in special education, PBN was instrumental for construction issues including bid challenges, change order request, and contract language disputes.
Considering the amount of funds allocated for such projects, PBN had limited the Board’s exposure for such challenges. In one particular case, PBN negotiated with a contractor a fair settlement, which in reality was favorable for the Board and saved thousands of dollars.
PBN, was also instrumental in the district’s success at the bargaining table with the local education association union. As lead counsel for the Board, a settlement with the
education association union yielded below county compensation averages, contributions to healthcare premiums (which was a novelty at the time), additional teacher scheduled work time and givebacks on FMLA.
It’s my opinion; PBN is the epitome of “Professionalism”. They work hard, with ethical and moral compass in place, to partner with its client allowing the district to keep the focus on student learning and engagement.
It is also my opinion that the district benefited for many years having a partner of this magnitude by its side providing good quality guidance in the public-school legal arena.
In my tenure, I can’t think of another firm that could produce such gains for its client.
Matthew A. Clarke
