In-House Staff:
John E. Rumel, Esq., General Counsel
Linda Hurless Rietze, Legal Counsel Assistant
Outside Counsel:
Herzfeld & Piotrowski, LLP
James Piotrowski, Esq.
Marty Durand, Esq.
The Idaho Education Association Legal Services Program provides legal services to IEA members who have had adverse employment actions taken against them, or who have suffered legally-actionable harm in the workplace, such as deprivation of statutory and constitutional rights.
If You Have Legal Concerns…
If you are concerned, experiencing difficulty, or simply have a question, contact your Region Office immediately for an assessment of your situation. More often than not, Region Directors have the experience and knowledge to answer your questions and resolve issues with administrators and school districts. However, if it is determined that the situation requires legal intervention, the Region Director will contact the legal office on your behalf and refer your matter for further action.
Know Your Rights!
Many IEA members are unaware of their legal and contractual rights. The information below may be helpful to you:
Important Education Laws
I.C. §33-513 (Professional Personnel)
I.C. §33-514 (Issuance of Annual Contracts)
I.C. §33-514(a) (Issuance of Limited Contracts)
I.C. §33-515 (Issuance of Renewable Contracts)
I.C. §33-515(a) (Issuance of Supplemental Contracts)
I.C. §33-517 (Noncertificated Personnel)
I.C. §33-518 (Employee Personnel Files)
I.C. §33-1200 (Teacher Certification)
I.C. §33-1216 (Sick and Other Leave)
I.C. §33-1271 (Bargaining)
Title 44, Chapter 20 – Right to Work
I.C. §9-337(13) – Public Records
Other Links:
Code of Ethics for Idaho Professional Educators
Idaho Supreme Court Repository
