2026 CABE/CAPSS Convention

Shipman attorneys Jessica Richman-Smith, Joe Miller and Tom Mooney will present as part of the 2026 Connecticut Association of Boards of Education (CABE)/Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents (CAPSS) Convention taking place from November 20-21, 2026 in Groton, CT.

Annual Meeting of the Nutmeg Board (EC, APE, TLEL, GOV, PP)
Presented by: Thomas Mooney
Description: Yet again, the Nutmeg Board meets and does all the wrong things. Designed to amuse and educate you, their actions will be analyzed from a legal perspective.

A New Chapter in Teacher Dismissal: What the Changes to the Teacher Tenure Act Mean for Board Members and Superintendents (GOV)
Presented by: Jessica Richman Smith and Joe Miller
Description: Recent legislation has significantly impacted the role of the board of education in the termination process for tenured teachers. The new statutory language also addresses the permissible reasons for termination, the standard of review, and appeal rights. Going forward, board members and superintendents will need to understand how their respective roles and responsibilities have changed; how the information flowing from the superintendent to the board pre-termination may look different; what recourse a board may have in the event of an unfavorable decision; and the distinctions in the rules pertaining to tenured versus non-tenured teachers.

To access the full agenda, register, or learn more about the event, click here to visit the CABE website.