Legal Services

The vendor is required to provide legal services, including but not limited to legal counsel and representation; policy development; document review and drafting (e.g., contracts, briefs, legal opinions); negotiations; litigation; legal research; and general advice and counsel.
1. Administrative and governance
•    Compliance with the state open meetings act and freedom of information act (FOIA)
•    Board governance, elections, and policy development
•    General liability and insurance matters
2. Human resources and employment law
•    Employee contracts, grievances, disciplinary actions, and terminations
•    Unemployment and workers’ compensation claims
•    Fair labor standards act (FLSA) compliance
•    Matters involving employees
3. Parent and student legal matters
•    Student and parental rights, including custody and safety issues
•    Student discipline, including suspensions and expulsions
•    Issues involving students
4. Special education
•    Admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) and section 504 compliance and documentation
•    Representation in mediation, due process hearings, and litigation
5. Purchasing, contracts and real estate
•    Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts (e.g., construction, services)
•    Advising on procurement processes and resolving disputes
•    Real estate transactions, including easements and property acquisitions
6. Bond counsel services
•    Preparation of election documents and official statements
•    Compliance with continuing disclosure and arbitrage regulations
•    Liaison with the IRS on bond-related matters
7. general legal support
•    Development of policies and procedures
•    Legal training and updates for district staff and board members
•    Representation in administrative hearings and court proceedings
8. Additional responsibilities
•    Advise the board of trustees, superintendent, and administrative staff
•    Attend board meetings upon request
•    Review or draft personnel policies and employee handbooks
•    Conduct legal workshops or training sessions
•    Represent the district in legal proceedings before courts and regulatory agencies
9. Fees and billing guidelines
•    All legal matters must receive prior written approval from the district
•    Attorney-initiated matters will not be billable without prior authorization
•    Travel time within the area is non-billable; reduced rates apply for travel outside the area
•    Only one attorney may bill for a service unless pre-approved
•    Billing must be in increments no greater than 0.10 hours
•    All invoices must comply with the district’s billing guidelines
•    The district reserves the right to assign matters to firms based on subject matter and expertise.

- Contract Period/Term: 1 year
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: October 2, 2025