PARTNER
Stephanie is an experienced leader in the field of public education who is dedicated to providing counsel to Illinois schools both in private practice and as the former General Counsel of the Illinois State Board of Education.
stephanie@krihaboucek.com
Direct: (630) 394-3786
Main: (630) 394-3790
EXPERIENCE
Stephanie has diverse experience spanning all areas of school law, including labor and employment, litigation, student, business, special education and board governance matters along with unparalleled knowledge and experience advising school administrators.
Stephanie has extensive experience advising clients on the following:
- Collective bargaining negotiations
- Labor and employment disputes
- Mediation and conflict resolution
- Grievance and Interest Arbitration
- Employee investigations
- Unfair labor practices
- PERA and SB7
Stephanie advises school boards on day-to-day issues, but also cutting edge initiatives, including evidence-based funding, the Open Meetings Act (OMA), Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), agency procurement along with student discipline, residency, wellness, records and competency-based education.
Stephanie has advised school boards and school administrators regarding student discipline, student Constitutional rights, curriculum, residency, homelessness, records issues and has extensive experience advising school districts regarding the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
Stephanie proactively manages complex special education matters for clients, including attending IEP meetings, special education mediation/resolutions and due process hearings. She has extensive experience responding to complaints filed with the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & TESTIMONIALS
“Stephanie Jones is a vibrant, thoughtful, and innovative attorney. Her courageous spirit and strong moral convictions help her do what is best for children and to improve environments in ways that maximize their true potential. She is a skilled negotiator and thought partner. Stephanie is a collaborative multi-disciplinary team builder. Her leadership and hard work made ISBE more student-centered and focused on service.”