The selected attorney(s) will provide legal services including, but not limited to the following: Services to be included in each of the service areas: Legal counsel and advice to the Board and Administration Timely advice and counsel on emergent matters. Counsel is expected to respond, at least verbally to be followed in writing, within a maximum of twenty-four hours when an inquiry is made by the Board or the Administration. Written legal opinions upon request. Initiate and/or defend lawsuits as necessary and at the direction of the Board. Prepare all necessary legal documents. Attend meetings of the Board or its committees or third parties upon request. Work cooperatively with legal counsels of insurance companies, consortiums, or other collective with whom the Board may be affiliated. Represent the school district in all judicial and/or administrative proceedings within the specific service area in which the district or any of its board members, administrator, or agents may be a party or have an interest. Provide written, timely notification to the Board of changes in school law or state regulations including court and administrative decisions that might impact upon the operation of the school district. Conduct in-service programs on specified legal issues for appropriate staff members upon request. Fulfill other legal duties as are commonly accepted and assigned.
