Legal & Boundary Issues

Review and discuss common and urgent legal challenges that boarding school leaders encounter, from boundary issues to those relating to the latest pandemic. In  interactive breakout groups, you’ll consider various issues and scenarios, while exploring the best methods and suggestions to more effectively and safely manage them with your school’s culture and mission in mind.

Speakers

  • Doug Dickson
    Doug Dickson
    Assistant Head for Student Life, Episcopal High School VA

    Doug began working at Episcopal High School in Alexandria Va, July 1, 2017 where he is the Assistant head for Student Life. He responsibilities include overseeing the student support network for a boarding population of 440 in an all residential boarding school, one of the few all residential boarding schools in the country.

    Doug’s transition to Episcopal High School comes after serving 9 years as the Head of the Upper School at St. Stephen’s Episcopal School in Austin Texas, an international day/boarding school located in one of the most vibrant and fast-growing cities in the nation. Doug’s responsibilities included all aspects of the management of the Upper School including the academic, athletic, and residential programs at the school.

    Previous to his time at St. Stephen’s, and for 26 years Doug lived and worked at St. Paul’s School in Concord, NH. During his time at St. Paul’s, Doug served in a variety of capacities including teacher, dorm head, coach, and administrator. Doug served at Athletic Director for five years and Dean of Students/Vice Rector of Student Life, for an additional 12 years.

    Throughout his career, Doug Has been involved with TABS and other organizations to promote residential programs that add value to all of our schools and most importantly create the safest possible conditions for the many students who enjoy the privilege of attending our boarding schools.

  • David Wolowitz
    David Wolowitz
    Directory & Co-Chair of Education Law Group, McLane Middleton
  • Susan Schorr
    Susan Schorr
    Of Counsel, Litigation Dept & Vice Chair Education Law Practice Group, McLane Middleton

Date

July 27 2021

Local Time

  • Timezone: America/New_York
  • Date: July 27 2021

Institute Schedule Overview

WEDNESDAY

JULY 22

7:30am

Registration

8:00am

Morning Sessions

12:00pm

Lunch

1:15pm

Afternoon Sessions

5:00pm

Welcome Reception

THURSDAY

JULY 23

8:00am

Morning Sessions

12:00pm

Lunch

1:30pm

Afternoon Sessions

5:30pm

Wrap Up

FRIDAY

JULY 24

8:00am

Morning Sessions

12:00pm

Program Concludes

Schedule Subject to Change

Schedule Overview

MONDAY

JULY 20

7:30am

Registration

8:00am

Morning Sessions

12:00pm

Lunch

1:00pm

Afternoon Sessions

5:15pm

Welcome Reception

TUESDAY

JULY 21

8:00am

Morning Sessions

12:00pm

Lunch

1:15pm

Afternoon Sessions

4:30pm

Wrap Up

Schedule Subject to Change