Legal Services

The vendor is required to provide legal attorney or firm well versed in education law, particularly federal and state statutory and case law governing public education, civil service, human resources and general municipal matters in state.
• Attend all board regular business meetings, including closed sessions;
• Attend all board work sessions and special called meetings;
• Attend meetings with committees or third parties upon request of the board;
• Advice and consultation to the board of education / board chairperson and the superintendent/designee regarding legal matters;
• Represent and negotiate on behalf of the board in legal matters;
• Review and/or draft potential board decisions and contractual agreements and make recommendations to the board;
• Review and draft board policies in a compliant and timely manner;
• Be available on short notice to handle time-sensitive, pertinent matters;
• Be available on short notice to handle time-sensitive, pertinent matters;
• Necessary training to the board designated staff on procedural guidelines to conduct board business, and admonish and advise the board when potential procedural violations appear imminent;
• Serve as an advocate for the board of education;
• Fulfill other legal duties consistent with legal competence as are commonly accepted and assigned to the role of the school board attorney.