Community in the Crossfire: How Schools Can Prepare for and Respond to a Crisis

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22 Oct

Community in the Crossfire: How Schools Can Prepare for and Respond to a Crisis

Community in the Crossfire: How Schools Can Prepare for and Respond to a Crisis

Thursday, October 22, 2026 (12:00 AM to 11:59 PM)
1 PDCs
Provider: MISBO
Course Name: Community in the Crossfire: How Schools Can Prepare for and Respond to a Crisis

Speaker: Jenna Rubin, Dr. Anna Moore
Program Type: Seminar/Workshop
Registration URL: https://www.misbo.com/events/2026-annual-conference
Community in the Crossfire: How Schools Can Prepare for and Respond to a Crisis, Atlanta, Georgia
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"1. Identify the key stages where employment-related complaints most commonly escalate into legal risk 2. Recognize common mistakes in internal investigations and how to avoid them 3. Apply best practices for documentation, confidentiality, and communication during sensitive situations"

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Employee complaints are inevitable in independent schools—but lawsuits are not. The difference often lies in how school leaders respond in the first hours and days after a concern is raised. This session, co-presented by an experienced school attorney and a Head of School, will walk participants through the lifecycle of a faculty or staff complaint—from initial report to potential litigation—and highlight the critical decision points that can either mitigate risk or significantly increase exposure. Using realistic, anonymized scenarios drawn from independent school settings, presenters will explore how missteps in investigations, documentation, communication, and leadership response can escalate routine issues into legal crises. Attendees will gain practical strategies for managing complaints involving faculty, administrators, and even senior leadership, while balancing legal obligations, school culture, and community expectations. Designed for Heads of School, CFOs, Trustees, and HR leaders, this session focuses on actionable guidance—not legal theory—so participants leave better equipped to respond confidently and effectively when the next complaint arises.

Community in the Crossfire: How Schools Can Prepare for and Respond to a Crisis
Community in the Crossfire: How Schools Can Prepare for and Respond to a Crisis
200 Interstate North Pkwy SE
Atlanta, GA 30339-2111

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