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EDEV proactively addresses the most common source of grievances, threats of legal action and actual lawsuits for most public school districts and charters
In 2008, the Council of School Attorneys asked its members to identify the most common types of legal issues faced by the K-12 education community today. Overwhelmingly, the group ranked issues such as teacher discipline, workplace discrimination and termination at the top of that list.
On an annual basis, approximately 75% of all claims brought against K-12 institutions are raised by certified and classified employees, and by conservative estimates, 60% of all public school districts and charter organizations will be sued at some point by an employee. In most instances, due process or other claims based on the actions or behaviors of school leaders before, during or after disciplinary action for conduct-related issues are involved.
Across the U.S., the cost of defending against, settling, or paying out all of these claims was estimated at a staggering $3 billion annually in 2007. Factors contributing to this problem that are frequently cited by school leaders, attorneys and insurance carriers include the following:
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The nature of the community which the school or district serves
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The relative cost of legal representation vs. other budgetary pressures
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The level of Governing Board experience
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The failure to use effective communication and conflict resolution techniques
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