The School Board Attorney shall handle all litigation matters on behalf of the board of education on general legal issues and represent the school district in judicial and/or administrative proceedings within specific service areas in which the district or any of its board members, administrators, or agents may be a party or have an interest, including but not limited to: • Represent the board in all hearings and legal proceedings as they pertain to purchasing and procurement; • Represent the district in litigation where the Superintendent has be subpoenaed as the chief school administrator; and • Represent the district in all special education matters including but not limited to mediation, due process hearings and other judicial and administrative hearings. The School Board Attorney will serve as the district’s liaison to the legal representatives/advocates of parents. • Represent the district in all other matters deemed necessary and prudent; when applicable. The School Board Attorney shall initiate and/or defend lawsuits as necessary only by direction and approval of the board of education. He shall attend all judicial hearings and proceedings as they pertain to said lawsuits.
