Legal Services

The vendor is required to provide legal services on an as need basis for schools.
- Assign, on a permanent basis, one partner or associate to attend all school board meetings, both regularly scheduled, and specially called meetings.
- The geographic location of the firm providing a partner or associate to attend all board meetings should have an office in or near the city from which this partner or associate is assigned on a full-time basis.
- Provide legal counsel, advice and opinions, both written and verbal, in a timely manner, as requested by the school board and the administration.
- Research and develop legal opinions, as requested by the school board and the administration.
- Assist in the development, review and analysis of all legal documents, as required.
- Accessible by telephone, telecommunications and responsive to calls by elected officials and designated staff members
- Defend schools and its employees, when requested, against actions and suits.
- Represent schools, when requested, to initiate legal actions and suits, as well as assist in responding to protests and contract claims.
- Appear in court, when necessary, on behalf of schools and its employees.
- Keep abreast of proposed and codified legislative actions on a local, state, and federal level which have or could have a potential bearing on the operation of schools, as well as provide information on precedent cases related to school board matters and contracts, as requested.
- Recommend additional specialized counsel as may be required for the development of policies and/or initiate and defend schools legal actions.
- Contract Period/Term: 1 year
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: May 21, 2025