Specifications include, but are not limited to: contract for legal services to be provided to the Board of School Trustees for the Hamilton Southeastern Schools (HSES).; The Proposer shall be readily available to perform the following legal services, as requested by the Superintendent or their designees and/or the Board of School Trustees: a. Advise on individual labor and employment matters b. Review and/or draft Board Resolutions, Interlocal and Interagency Agreements, and contracts, where requested c. Be available to meet with corporation personnel, where requested d. Advise the Board and Superintendent of changes in State and Federal law and regulations, as well as Court decisions, which will impact the corporation e. Review personnel, fiscal, and other policies, as well as agency policies f. Advise on Human Resource policies and/or procedures g. Advise on student discipline matters, including suspensions, expulsions, and defense against actions seeking restraining orders h. Advise on legal issues pertaining to special education including 504/ADA/IDEA/Article 7 compliance and IEP development i. Assistance in preparing for difficult IEP meetings, mediation, and due process claims j. Advise on legal issues pertaining to discussion and collective bargaining. Participate with the district bargaining team in the collective bargaining process k. Advise on responses to subpoenas, court orders, and requests for information including freedom of information act requests l. Defend lawsuits, administrative claims, or other legal claims m. Conduct litigation as necessary, however, attorney or firm must be approved to represent the district by the liability insurance provider, where required n. Serve as local bond counsel to ensure advertisements are submitted in compliance with bond timeline, consult with bond issuance team, serve as liaison with the Hamilton County Clerk for matters involving petition remonstrance and/or referendum o. Monitor legislative matters and provide timely updates and information when the Indiana House and Senate are in session. p. Attend Regular Board Meetings, Work Sessions and/or Board Executive Meetings at the request of the Board and/or the Superintendent.
