Specifications include, but are not limited to: The services requested are specialized and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, the items identified below. 1. Legal advice, training and representation regarding Federal regulations and state law in relation to special education for the Albuquerque Public School District. 2. Investigation, legal research and writing, preparation of pleadings, legal memoranda and brief appearances before administrative boards, trial and appellate courts. 3. Legal advice and representation of the District in litigation on an as-required basis on any or all matters, including, but not limited to: • Review special education issues upon request and provide guidance to Board and Administration 23 • Represent the district in mediations and resolution sessions (if applicable) upon request • Represent the district at all stages of due process beyond mediation or resolution including administrative law, state board and court proceedings. • Serve as the district’s liaison to the legal representatives/advocates of parents • Examine and assist in the development of special education policies and procedures upon request 4. The scope of services excludes litigation services handled by attorneys selected by the District’s insurance carriers. 5. Other required services including all clerical assistance, printing and duplicating as required. District personnel will be made available, when appropriate, to provide necessary assistance such as research of historical records, or other information needed to perform comprehensive legal services for the District.
