By Amanda Clapp, President, Neola Change is inevitable. In the ever-evolving landscape of education, School Boards must remain agile, prepared, and proactive in adapting to new challenges. Whether it’s legislative updates, technological advancements, shifting demographics, or unforeseen crises, effective policy practices provide a structured framework to help Boards remain compliant, efficient, and forward-thinking. At Neola, […]
Introduction Upon assuming the role of Superintendent at Au Gres-Sims School District five years ago, Chris Ming encountered various policy challenges. These included implementing virtual access for board members, ensuring compliance with the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), and updating Title IX policies. Initially, the district navigated these updates independently, leading to a fragmented […]
Introduction In 2022, the School District of Lodi in Wisconsin sought to enhance its policy management system to better navigate the complex and ever-evolving landscape of state and federal regulations. Under District Administrator Dr. Vince Breunig’s leadership, the district turned to Neola, a trusted provider of policy services, to ensure compliance and efficiency in governance. […]
Neola, a premier provider of education policy services, is pleased to announce key leadership promotions and additions as the company enters 2025. These changes reaffirm Neola’s unwavering commitment to comprehensive policy solutions that help schools set direction in an ever-changing educational landscape. Amanda Clapp, Neola’s President, emphasized the importance of strong leadership in helping schools […]
Across the country, many school districts are grappling with the complexities of overseeing fundraising efforts conducted by various school support organizations. In 2022 alone, over six million crowdfunding campaigns were launched globally, and by 2030, the World Bank predicts the market will grow to an astounding $300 billion. This trend is no surprise, given how […]
In 2023, Florida became the first state in the nation to require public schools to ban the usage of cell phones during class time. Pursuant to the Technology in K-12 Public Schools law (CS/HB 379), section 1006.07(2)(f), Florida Statutes requires that local school boards not only adopt policy that prohibits the use of wireless devices […]
While students are settling into their new daily routines for the start of another school year, teachers have begun implementing their lesson plans for this academic term. In doing so, many educators are still questioning their responsibility under Rule 6A-10.085, part of the Parental Rights in Education law signed by Governor Ron DeSantis in 2022 […]
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The new school year has begun. We know you could easily fill your days with the many tasks needed to get students and staff settled into their classes and routines. And when the chaos of back-to-school tasks recedes, it will invariably make room for athletics, discipline, grading, testing, and more. Most of us join the […]