Behavioral Interventions Committee. This committee develops and monitors procedures for using behavioral interventions in accordance with Board policy 7:230, Misconduct by Students with Disabilities, and provides information and recommendations to the Board. At the Board President's discretion, the Parent-Teacher Advisory Committee shall perform the duties assigned to the Behavioral Interventions Committee. Nothing in this policy limits the authority of the Superintendent or designee to create and use committees that report to him or her or to other staff members. LEGAL REF.:5 ILCS 120. 105 ILCS 5/10-20.14 and 5/14-8.05. CROSS REF.:2:110 (Qualifications, Term, and Duties of Board Officers), 2:200 (Types of Board of Education Meetings), 2:240 (Board Policy Development), 7:190 (Student Behavior), 7:230 (Misconduct by Students with Disabilities) ADOPTED: March 19, 2019 The Board of Education may retain legal services with one or more attorneys or law firms to be the Board Attorney(s). The Board Attorney represents the Board in its capacity as the governing body for the School District. The Board Attorney serves on a retainer or other fee arrangement as determined in advance. The Board Attorney will provide services as described in the agreement for legal services or as memorialized by an engagement letter. The District will only pay for legal services that are provided in accordance with the agreement for legal services, as memorialized by an engagement letter, or that are otherwise authorized by this policy or a majority of the Board. The Superintendent, his or her designee, and Board President, are each authorized to confer with and/or seek the legal advice of the Board Attorney. The Board may also authorize a specific Board member to confer with the Board Attorney on its behalf. The Superintendent may authorize the Board Attorney to represent the District in any legal matter until the Board has an opportunity to be informed of and/or consider the matter. The Board retains the right to consult with or employ other attorneys and to terminate the service of any attorney. LEGAL REF.: Rule 1.7 (Conflict of Interest: Current Clients) and Rule 1.13 (Organization as Client) of the Ill. Rules of Professional Conduct adopted by the Ill. Supreme Court. CROSS REF.: 4:60 (Purchases and Contracts) Adopted: April 21, 2020 The Board of Education selects and retains the Board Attorney(s). The Board may use this checklist for guidance when it selects and retains attorney(s) and/or law firms for legal services. This checklist is designed for the Board to use a request for proposal (RFP) process to seek outside attorneys/law firms. The Board may also select an attorney without using an RFP process and adapt this checklist. The Board may also adapt this checklist and use it for an application process, if the Board seeks an inhouse attorney. For more information, call the IASB Office of General Counsel; see its current phone numbers at ▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇/▇▇▇▇▇/#▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. 1. Review Board policy 2:160, Board Attorney. Note: Critically analyze whether the District’s legal needs are best served by in-house attorney(s) or outside attorney(s)/law firms. Many districts use a combination of these services. Many districts also use multiple attorney(s)/law firms for their specialties, e.g., different law firms for bond counsel, special education, or labor law. Some boards also approve a panel of attorneys and allow the administration to choose which attorney to use. 2. Consider the following factors to analyze the type(s) of legal services needed for the District including, but are not limited to: District’s size; Any past and current experiences with legal matters; Complexity of the District’s legal needs; Availability of expertise; and Cost of outside fees compared to internal staff expenses for an in-house arrangement. 1. Review policy 4:60, Purchases and Contracts. Note: While State law exempts hiring an attorney from bidding requirements (105 ILCS 10-20.21(a)), the Board may want to review its procurement processes and align procurement for legal services to its non-bidding-related standards for purchases, e.g., avoiding favoritism, staying within the District’s budget, etc. 2. Develop the list of qualifications. The major qualifications include, but are not limited to: Licensed to practice law in Illinois and in good standing with the Ill. Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) (see checklist item Conduct a reference check and other background investigations, below) Member of the District’s assigned United States district court and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Substantive knowledge and experience in the legal areas matching District’s needs, e.g., bidding, civil rights, collective bargaining, education reform, employment law, Freedom of Information Act, Open Meetings Act, other records laws, special education, student rights, etc. Note: This list of knowledge and experience must be created by the District’s identified needs and may change from time to time. Experience in all aspects of contract, employment, and school law Experience that meets the District’s needs, including litigation experience in State and federal courts Membership in professional associations, such as, the Ill. Council of School Attorneys (ICSA) and education law sections of bar associations, etc. Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply professional responsibility rules Accessibility for the District’s identified needs, e.g., evening Board meetings, phone calls, etc. Ability to declare that representation of the District will be to the exclusion of all other clients having potential conflicts with the District’s interests When additional qualifications apply, list those qualifications for providing legal services. This may include specialties such as bond counsel, etc. 1. Insert the list of qualifications that the Board developed. 2. Include the following information: The deadline for responses to be submitted The location (address or email) where responses should be sent A statement that the Board is soliciting proposals from qualified lawyers and law firms to provide legal services to the School District Significant information about the District (see policy 1:30, School District Philosophy, for the District’s mission statement that is specific to the community’s goals) The scope of work, e.g., “The Board Attorney will provide legal advice concerning [typical duties, specific duties, excluded duties].” Qualifications Details about interviews and presentations 3. Specify what responders must include in their responses, such as the following: Cover letter, complete name, address, and legal structure (if the responder is a law firm) The individuals who prepared the response, including their titles If different from above, the identity of and directory information for the individuals who have authority to answer questions regarding the submitted proposal A proposed fee schedule, e.g., “Respondents may combine set fees and hourly fees. If hourly fees are proposed, please provide the minimum time increment for billing purposes. If a retainer agreement is proposed, please specifically describe options.” A summary of the responder’s relevant experience representing public schools A writing sample An assurance that the responder meets the RFP’s qualifications References including current or past clients
Appears in 5 contracts
Sources: School District Policies, School District Policies, School District Policies and Procedures
Behavioral Interventions Committee. This committee develops and monitors procedures for using behavioral interventions in accordance with Board policy 7:230, Misconduct by Students with Disabilities, and provides information and recommendations to the Board. At the Board President's discretion, the Parent-Teacher Advisory Committee (Student Discipline Committee), shall perform the duties assigned to the Behavioral Interventions Committee. Nothing in this policy limits the authority of the Superintendent or designee to create and use committees that report to him or her or to other staff members. LEGAL REF.:5 REF.: 5 ILCS 120120/, Open Meetings Act. 105 ILCS 5/10-20.14 and 5/14-8.05. CROSS REF.:2:110 REF.: 2:110 (Qualifications, Term, and Duties of Board Officers), 2:200 (Types of Board of Education Meetings), 2:240 (Board Policy Development), 7:190 (Student Behavior), 7:230 (Misconduct by Students with Disabilities) ADOPTEDAdopted: March December 19, 2019 2022 The Board shall annually designate a member to represent the Board at the IASB Delegate Assembly held during the Joint Annual Conference. The IASB delegate is authorized to speak on the Board's behalf and is directed to consider official positions taken by the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇-Milledgeville CUSD #399 during deliberations of the delegate assembly. In an event of a controversial issue, the delegate will seek the Board's official position before voting. ADOPTED:December 15, 2008 The Board of Education may retain legal services with one or more attorneys or law firms to be the Board Attorney(s). The Board Attorney represents the Board in its capacity as the governing body for the School District. The Board Attorney serves on a retainer or other fee arrangement as determined in advance. The attorney will:
1. Serve as counselor to the Board Attorney will provide services as described in and attend Board meetings when requested by the agreement for legal services Superintendent or as memorialized by an engagement letter. The District will only pay for legal services that are provided in accordance with the agreement for legal services, as memorialized by an engagement letter, or that are otherwise authorized by this policy or a majority of the Board. The Superintendent, his or her designee, and Board President, are each authorized to confer with and/or seek the legal advice of the Board Attorney;
2. The Board may also authorize a specific Board member to confer with the Board Attorney on its behalf. The Superintendent may authorize the Board Attorney to represent Represent the District in any legal matter until the Board has an opportunity to be informed of and/or consider the matter. The Board retains the right to consult with or employ other attorneys and to terminate the service of any attorney. LEGAL REF.: Rule 1.7 (Conflict of Interest: Current Clients) and Rule 1.13 (Organization as Client) of the Ill. Rules of Professional Conduct adopted requested by the Ill. Supreme CourtBoard;
3. CROSS REF.: 4:60 (Purchases and Contracts) Adopted: April 21Provide written opinions on legal questions as requested by the Superintendent or Board President;
4. Approve, 2020 The Board of Education selects and retains the Board Attorney(s). The Board may use this checklist for guidance when it selects and retains attorney(s) and/or law firms for legal services. This checklist is designed for the Board to use a request for proposal (RFP) process to seek outside attorneys/law firms. The Board may also select an attorney without using an RFP process and adapt this checklist. The Board may also adapt this checklist and use it for an application process, if the Board seeks an inhouse attorney. For more information, call the IASB Office of General Counsel; see its current phone numbers at ▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇/▇▇▇▇▇/#▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
1. Review Board policy 2:160, Board Attorney. Note: Critically analyze whether the District’s legal needs are best served by in-house attorney(s) or outside attorney(s)/law firms. Many districts use a combination of these services. Many districts also use multiple attorney(s)/law firms for their specialties, e.g., different law firms for bond counsel, special educationprepare, or labor law. Some boards also approve a panel of attorneys and allow supervise the administration to choose which attorney to use.
2. Consider the following factors to analyze the type(s) preparation of legal services needed for the District including, but are not limited to: District’s size; Any past documents and current experiences with instruments and perform such other legal matters; Complexity of the District’s legal needs; Availability of expertise; and Cost of outside fees compared to internal staff expenses for an in-house arrangement.
1. Review policy 4:60, Purchases and Contracts. Note: While State law exempts hiring an attorney from bidding requirements (105 ILCS 10-20.21(a)), duties as the Board may want to review its procurement processes and align procurement for legal services to its non-bidding-related standards for purchases, e.g., avoiding favoritism, staying within the District’s budget, etc.
2. Develop the list of qualifications. The major qualifications include, but are not limited to: Licensed to practice law in Illinois and in good standing with the Ill. Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) (see checklist item Conduct a reference check and other background investigations, below) Member of the District’s assigned United States district court and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Substantive knowledge and experience in the legal areas matching District’s needs, e.g., bidding, civil rights, collective bargaining, education reform, employment law, Freedom of Information Act, Open Meetings Act, other records laws, special education, student rights, etc. Note: This list of knowledge and experience must be created by the District’s identified needs and may change from time to time. Experience in all aspects of contract, employment, and school law Experience that meets the District’s needs, including litigation experience in State and federal courts Membership in professional associations, such as, the Ill. Council of School Attorneys (ICSA) and education law sections of bar associations, etc. Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply professional responsibility rules Accessibility for the District’s identified needs, e.g., evening Board meetings, phone calls, etc. Ability to declare that representation of the District will be to the exclusion of all other clients having potential conflicts with the District’s interests When additional qualifications apply, list those qualifications for providing legal services. This may include specialties such as bond counsel, etc.
1. Insert the list of qualifications that the Board developed.
2. Include the following information: The deadline for responses to be submitted The location (address or email) where responses should be sent A statement that the Board is soliciting proposals from qualified lawyers and law firms to provide legal services to the School District Significant information about the District (see policy 1:30, School District Philosophy, for the District’s mission statement that is specific to the community’s goals) The scope of work, e.g., “The Board Attorney will provide legal advice concerning [typical duties, specific duties, excluded duties].” Qualifications Details about interviews and presentations
3. Specify what responders must include in their responses, such as the following: Cover letter, complete name, address, and legal structure (if the responder is a law firm) The individuals who prepared the response, including their titles If different from above, the identity of and directory information for the individuals who have authority to answer questions regarding the submitted proposal A proposed fee schedule, e.g., “Respondents may combine set fees and hourly fees. If hourly fees are proposed, please provide the minimum time increment for billing purposes. If a retainer agreement is proposed, please specifically describe options.” A summary of the responder’s relevant experience representing public schools A writing sample An assurance that the responder meets the RFP’s qualifications References including current or past clientsrequest; and
Appears in 4 contracts
Sources: School District Policy Manual, Table of Contents, Table of Contents
Behavioral Interventions Committee. This committee committee, coordinated by the Executive Director of the Special Education Cooperative, develops and monitors procedures for using behavioral interventions in accordance with Board policy 7:230, Misconduct by Students with Disabilities, and provides information . Committee reports and recommendations are made to the Board. At the Board President's discretion, the Parent-Teacher Advisory Committee shall perform the duties assigned to the Behavioral Interventions Committeeupon its request. Nothing in this policy limits the authority of the Superintendent or designee to create and use committees that report to him or her or to other staff members. LEGAL REF.:5 REF.: 5 ILCS 120120/, Open Meetings Act. 105 ILCS 5/10-20.14 and 5/14-8.05. CROSS REF.:2:110 REF.: 2:110 (Qualifications, Term, and Duties of Board Officers), 2:200 (Types of Board of Education Meetings), 2:240 (Board Policy Development), 7:190 (Student Behavior), 7:230 (Misconduct by Students with Disabilities) ADOPTED: March 19June 17, 2019 2020 The Board of Education may retain legal services with one or more attorneys or law firms to be the Board Attorney(s). The Board Attorney represents the School Board in its capacity as the governing body for the School District. The Board Attorney serves on a retainer or other fee arrangement as determined in advance. The Board Attorney will provide services as described in the agreement for legal services or as memorialized by an engagement letter. The District will only pay for legal services that are provided in accordance with the agreement for legal services, as memorialized by an engagement letter, or that are otherwise authorized by this policy or a majority of the Board. The Superintendent, his or her designee, and Board President, are each authorized to confer with and/or seek the legal advice of the Board Attorney. The Board may also authorize a specific Board member to confer with the Board Attorney on its behalf. The Superintendent may authorize the Board Attorney to represent the District in any legal matter until the Board has an opportunity to be informed of and/or consider the matter. The Board retains the right to consult with or employ other attorneys and to terminate the service of any attorney. LEGAL REF.: Rule REF.:Rule 1.7 (Conflict of Interest: Current Clients) and Rule 1.13 (Organization as Client) of the Ill. Rules of Professional Conduct adopted by the Ill. Supreme Court. CROSS REF.: 4:60 REF.:4:60 (Purchases and Contracts) AdoptedADOPTED: April 21June 17, 2020 The Board of Education selects and retains the Board Attorney(s). The Board may use this checklist for guidance when it selects and retains attorney(s) and/or law firms for legal services. This checklist is designed for the Board to use a request for proposal (RFP) process to seek outside attorneys/law firms. The Board may also select an attorney without using an RFP process and adapt this checklist. The Board may also adapt this checklist and use it for an application process, if the Board seeks an inhouse inÂhouse attorney. For more information, call the IASB Office of General Counsel; see its current phone numbers at ▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇/▇▇▇▇▇/#▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
1. Review Board policy 2:160, Board Attorney. Note: Critically analyze whether the District’s 's legal needs are best served by in-house attorney(s) or outside attorney(s)/law firms. Many districts use a combination of these services. Many districts also use multiple attorney(s)/law firms for their specialties, e.g., different law firms for bond counsel, special education, or labor law. Some boards also approve a panel of attorneys and allow the administration to choose which attorney to use.
2. Consider the following factors to analyze the type(s) of legal services needed for the District including, but are not limited to: District’s 's size; Any past and current experiences with legal matters; Complexity of the District’s 's legal needs; Availability of expertise; and Cost of outside fees compared to internal staff expenses for an in-house arrangement.
1. Review policy 4:60, Purchases and Contracts. Note: While State law exempts hiring an attorney from bidding requirements (105 ILCS 10-20.21(a)), the Board may want to review its procurement processes and align procurement for legal services to its non-bidding-related standards for purchases, e.g., avoiding favoritism, staying within the District’s 's budget, etc.
2. Develop the list of qualifications. The major qualifications include, but are not limited to: Licensed to practice law in Illinois and in good standing with the Ill. Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) (see checklist item Conduct a reference check and other background investigations, below) Member of the District’s 's assigned United States district court and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Substantive knowledge and experience in the legal areas matching District’s 's needs, e.g., bidding, civil rights, collective bargaining, education reform, employment law, Freedom of Information Act, Open Meetings Act, other records laws, special education, student rights, etc. Note: This list of knowledge and experience must be created by the District’s 's identified needs and may change from time to time. Experience in all aspects of contract, employment, and school law Experience that meets the District’s 's needs, including litigation experience in State and federal courts Membership in professional associations, such as, the Ill. Council of School Attorneys (ICSA) and education law sections of bar associations, etc. Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply professional responsibility rules Accessibility for the District’s 's identified needs, e.g., evening Board meetings, phone calls, etc. Ability to declare that representation of the District will be to the exclusion of all other clients having potential conflicts with the District’s 's interests When additional qualifications apply, list those qualifications for providing legal services. This may include specialties such as bond counsel, etc.
1. Insert the list of qualifications that the Board developed.
2. Include the following information: The deadline for responses to be submitted The location (address or email) where responses should be sent A statement that the Board is soliciting proposals from qualified lawyers and law firms to provide legal services to the School District Significant information about the District (see policy 1:30, School District Philosophy, for the District’s 's mission statement that is specific to the community’s 's goals) The scope of work, e.g., “"The Board Attorney will provide legal advice concerning [typical duties, specific duties, excluded duties].” " Qualifications Details about interviews and presentations
3. Specify what responders must include in their responses, such as the following: Cover letter, complete name, address, and legal structure (if the responder is a law firm) The individuals who prepared the response, including their titles If different from above, the identity of and directory information for the individuals who have authority to answer questions regarding the submitted proposal A proposed fee schedule, e.g., “"Respondents may combine set fees and hourly fees. If hourly fees are proposed, please provide the minimum time increment for billing purposes. If a retainer agreement is proposed, please specifically describe options.” " A summary of the responder’s 's relevant experience representing public schools A writing sample An assurance that the responder meets the RFP’s 's qualifications References including current or past clients
Appears in 3 contracts
Sources: School District Policies and Procedures, School District Policies, School District Policies
Behavioral Interventions Committee. This committee develops and monitors procedures for using behavioral interventions in accordance with Board policy 7:230, Misconduct by Students with Disabilities, and provides information and recommendations to the Board. At the Board President's discretion, the Parent-Teacher Advisory Committee shall perform the duties assigned to the Behavioral Interventions Committee. Nothing in this policy limits the authority of the Superintendent or designee to create and use committees that report to him or her or to other staff members. LEGAL REF.:5 REF.: 5 ILCS 120120/, Open Meetings Act. 105 ILCS 5/10-20.14 and 5/14-8.05. CROSS REF.:2:110 REF.: 2:110 (Qualifications, Term, and Duties of Board Officers), 2:200 (Types of School Board of Education Meetings), 2:240 (Board Policy Development), 7:190 (Student Behavior), 7:230 (Misconduct by Students with Disabilities) ADOPTEDAdopted: March 19August 21, 2019 2023 The School Board of Education may retain legal services with one or more attorneys or law firms to be the Board Attorney(s). The Board Attorney represents the School Board in its capacity as the governing body for the School District. The Board Attorney serves on a retainer or other fee arrangement as determined in advance. The Board Attorney will provide services as described in the agreement for legal services or as memorialized by an engagement letter. The District will only pay for legal services that are provided in accordance with the agreement for legal services, as memorialized by an engagement letter, or that are otherwise authorized by this policy or a majority of the Board. The Superintendent, his or her designee, and Board President, are each authorized to confer with and/or seek the legal advice of the Board Attorney. The Board may also authorize a specific Board member to confer with the Board Attorney on its behalf. The Superintendent may authorize the Board Attorney to represent the District in any legal matter until the Board has an opportunity to be informed of and/or consider the matter. The School Board retains the right to consult with or employ other attorneys and to terminate the service of any attorney. LEGAL REF.: Rule 1.7 (Conflict of Interest: Current Clients) and Rule 1.13 (Organization as Client) of the Ill. Rules of Professional Conduct adopted by the Ill. Supreme Court. CROSS REF.: 4:60 (Purchases and Contracts) Adopted: April 21July 20, 2020 The School Board of Education selects and retains the Board Attorney(s). The Board may use this checklist for guidance when it selects and retains attorney(s) and/or law firms for legal services. This checklist is designed for the Board to use a request for proposal (RFP) process to seek outside attorneys/law firms. The Board may also select an attorney without using an RFP process and adapt this checklist. The Board may also adapt this checklist and use it for an application process, if the Board seeks an inhouse attorney. For more information, call the IASB Office of General Counsel; see its current phone numbers at ▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇/▇▇▇▇▇/#▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
1. Review Board policy 2:160, Board Attorney. Note: Critically analyze whether the District’s legal needs are best served by in-house attorney(s) or outside attorney(s)/law firms. Many districts use a combination of these services. Many districts also use multiple attorney(s)/law firms for their specialties, e.g., different law firms for bond counsel, special education, or labor law. Some boards also approve a panel of attorneys and allow the administration to choose which attorney to use.
2. Consider the following factors to analyze the type(s) of legal services needed for the District including, but are not limited to: District’s size; Any past and current experiences with legal matters; Complexity of the District’s legal needs; Availability of expertise; and Cost of outside fees compared to internal staff expenses for an in-house arrangement.
1. Review policy 4:60, Purchases and Contracts. Note: While State law exempts hiring an attorney from bidding requirements (105 ILCS 10-20.21(a)), the Board may want to review its procurement processes and align procurement for legal services to its non-bidding-related standards for purchases, e.g., avoiding favoritism, staying within the District’s budget, etc.
2. Develop the list of qualifications. The major qualifications include, but are not limited to: Licensed to practice law in Illinois and in good standing with the Ill. Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) (see checklist item Conduct a reference check and other background investigations, below) Member of the District’s assigned United States district court and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Substantive knowledge and experience in the legal areas matching District’s needs, e.g., bidding, civil rights, collective bargaining, education reform, employment law, Freedom of Information Act, Open Meetings Act, other records laws, special education, student rights, etc. Note: This list of knowledge and experience must be created by the District’s identified needs and may change from time to time. Experience in all aspects of contract, employment, and school law Experience that meets the District’s needs, including litigation experience in State and federal courts Membership in professional associations, such as, the Ill. Council of School Attorneys (ICSA) and education law sections of bar associations, etc. Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply professional responsibility rules Accessibility for the District’s identified needs, e.g., evening Board meetings, phone calls, etc. Ability to declare that representation of the District will be to the exclusion of all other clients having potential conflicts with the District’s interests When additional qualifications apply, list those qualifications for providing legal services. This may include specialties such as bond counsel, etc.
1. Insert the list of qualifications that the Board developed.
2. Include the following information: The deadline for responses to be submitted The location (address or email) where responses should be sent A statement that the Board is soliciting proposals from qualified lawyers and law firms to provide legal services to the School District Significant information about the District (see policy 1:30, School District Philosophy, for the District’s mission statement that is specific to the community’s goals) The scope of work, e.g., “The Board Attorney will provide legal advice concerning [typical duties, specific duties, excluded duties].” Qualifications Details about interviews and presentations
3. Specify what responders must include in their responses, such as the following: Cover letter, complete name, address, and legal structure (if the responder is a law firm) The individuals who prepared the response, including their titles If different from above, the identity of and directory information for the individuals who have authority to answer questions regarding the submitted proposal A proposed fee schedule, e.g., “Respondents may combine set fees and hourly fees. If hourly fees are proposed, please provide the minimum time increment for billing purposes. If a retainer agreement is proposed, please specifically describe options.” A summary of the responder’s relevant experience representing public schools A writing sample An assurance that the responder meets the RFP’s qualifications References including current or past clients
Appears in 3 contracts
Sources: School District Policies, School District Policies, School District Policies
Behavioral Interventions Committee. This committee committee, coordinated by the Executive Director of the Special Education Cooperative, develops and monitors procedures for using behavioral interventions in accordance with Board policy 7:230, Misconduct by Students with Disabilities, and provides information . Committee reports and recommendations are made to the Board. At the Board President's discretion, the Parent-Teacher Advisory Committee shall perform the duties assigned to the Behavioral Interventions Committeeupon its request. Nothing in this policy limits the authority of the Superintendent or designee to create and use committees that report to him or her or to other staff members. LEGAL REF.:5 ILCS 120. 105 ILCS 5/10-20.14 and 5/14-8.05. CROSS REF.:2:110 (Qualifications, Term, and Duties of Board Officers), 2:200 (Types of Board of Education Meetings), 2:240 (Board Policy Development), 7:190 (Student Behavior), 7:230 (Misconduct by Students with Disabilities) ADOPTED: March 19June 17, 2019 2020 The Board of Education may retain legal services with one or more attorneys or law firms to be the Board Attorney(s). The Board Attorney represents the School Board in its capacity as the governing body for the School District. The Board Attorney serves on a retainer or other fee arrangement as determined in advance. The Board Attorney will provide services as described in the agreement for legal services or as memorialized by an engagement letter. The District will only pay for legal services that are provided in accordance with the agreement for legal services, as memorialized by an engagement letter, or that are otherwise authorized by this policy or a majority of the Board. The Superintendent, his or her designee, and Board President, are each authorized to confer with and/or seek the legal advice of the Board Attorney. The Board may also authorize a specific Board member to confer with the Board Attorney on its behalf. The Superintendent may authorize the Board Attorney to represent the District in any legal matter until the Board has an opportunity to be informed of and/or consider the matter. The Board retains the right to consult with or employ other attorneys and to terminate the service of any attorney. LEGAL REF.: Rule REF.:Rule 1.7 (Conflict of Interest: Current Clients) and Rule 1.13 (Organization as Client) of the Ill. Rules of Professional Conduct adopted by the Ill. Supreme Court. CROSS REF.: 4:60 REF.:4:60 (Purchases and Contracts) AdoptedADOPTED: April 21June 17, 2020 The Board of Education selects and retains the Board Attorney(s). The Board may use this checklist for guidance when it selects and retains attorney(s) and/or law firms for legal services. This checklist is designed for the Board to use a request for proposal (RFP) process to seek outside attorneys/law firms. The Board may also select an attorney without using an RFP process and adapt this checklist. The Board may also adapt this checklist and use it for an application process, if the Board seeks an inhouse inÂhouse attorney. For more information, call the IASB Office of General Counsel; see its current phone numbers at ▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇/▇▇▇▇▇/#▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
1. Review Board policy 2:160, Board Attorney. Note: Critically analyze whether the District’s 's legal needs are best served by in-house attorney(s) or outside attorney(s)/law firms. Many districts use a combination of these services. Many districts also use multiple attorney(s)/law firms for their specialties, e.g., different law firms for bond counsel, special education, or labor law. Some boards also approve a panel of attorneys and allow the administration to choose which attorney to use.
2. Consider the following factors to analyze the type(s) of legal services needed for the District including, but are not limited to: District’s 's size; Any past and current experiences with legal matters; Complexity of the District’s 's legal needs; Availability of expertise; and Cost of outside fees compared to internal staff expenses for an in-house arrangement.
1. Review policy 4:60, Purchases and Contracts. Note: While State law exempts hiring an attorney from bidding requirements (105 ILCS 10-20.21(a)), the Board may want to review its procurement processes and align procurement for legal services to its non-bidding-related standards for purchases, e.g., avoiding favoritism, staying within the District’s 's budget, etc.
2. Develop the list of qualifications. The major qualifications include, but are not limited to: Licensed to practice law in Illinois and in good standing with the Ill. Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) (see checklist item Conduct a reference check and other background investigations, below) Member of the District’s 's assigned United States district court and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Substantive knowledge and experience in the legal areas matching District’s 's needs, e.g., bidding, civil rights, collective bargaining, education reform, employment law, Freedom of Information Act, Open Meetings Act, other records laws, special education, student rights, etc. Note: This list of knowledge and experience must be created by the District’s 's identified needs and may change from time to time. Experience in all aspects of contract, employment, and school law Experience that meets the District’s 's needs, including litigation experience in State and federal courts Membership in professional associations, such as, the Ill. Council of School Attorneys (ICSA) and education law sections of bar associations, etc. Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply professional responsibility rules Accessibility for the District’s 's identified needs, e.g., evening Board meetings, phone calls, etc. Ability to declare that representation of the District will be to the exclusion of all other clients having potential conflicts with the District’s 's interests When additional qualifications apply, list those qualifications for providing legal services. This may include specialties such as bond counsel, etc.
1. Insert the list of qualifications that the Board developed.
2. Include the following information: The deadline for responses to be submitted The location (address or email) where responses should be sent A statement that the Board is soliciting proposals from qualified lawyers and law firms to provide legal services to the School District Significant information about the District (see policy 1:30, School District Philosophy, for the District’s 's mission statement that is specific to the community’s 's goals) The scope of work, e.g., “"The Board Attorney will provide legal advice concerning [typical duties, specific duties, excluded duties].” " Qualifications Details about interviews and presentations
3. Specify what responders must include in their responses, such as the following: Cover letter, complete name, address, and legal structure (if the responder is a law firm) The individuals who prepared the response, including their titles If different from above, the identity of and directory information for the individuals who have authority to answer questions regarding the submitted proposal A proposed fee schedule, e.g., “"Respondents may combine set fees and hourly fees. If hourly fees are proposed, please provide the minimum time increment for billing purposes. If a retainer agreement is proposed, please specifically describe options.” " A summary of the responder’s 's relevant experience representing public schools A writing sample An assurance that the responder meets the RFP’s 's qualifications References including current or past clients
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Behavioral Interventions Committee. This committee develops and monitors procedures for using behavioral interventions in accordance with Board policy 7:230, Misconduct by Students with Disabilities, and provides information and recommendations to the Board. At the Board President's discretion, the Parent-Teacher Advisory Committee shall perform the duties assigned to the Behavioral Interventions Committee. Nothing in this policy limits the authority of the Superintendent or designee to create and use committees that report to him or her or to other staff members. LEGAL REF.:5 ILCS 120. 105 ILCS 5/10-20.14 and 5/14-8.05. CROSS REF.:2:110 (Qualifications, Term, and Duties of Board Officers), 2:200 (Types of School Board of Education Meetings), 2:240 (Board Policy Development), 7:190 (Student Behavior), 7:230 (Misconduct by Students with Disabilities) ADOPTED: March 1918, 2019 The School Board of Education may retain legal services with one or more attorneys or law firms to be the Board Attorney(s). The Board Attorney represents the Board in its capacity as the governing body for the School District. The Board Attorney serves on a retainer or other fee arrangement as determined in advance. The Board Attorney will provide services as described in the agreement for legal services or as memorialized by an engagement letter. The District will only pay for legal services that are provided in accordance with the agreement for legal services, as memorialized by an engagement letter, or that are otherwise authorized by this policy or a majority of the Board. The Superintendent, his or her designee, and Board President, are each authorized to confer with and/or seek the legal advice of the Board Attorney. The Board may also authorize a specific Board member to confer with the Board Attorney on its behalf. The Superintendent may authorize the Board Attorney to represent the District in any legal matter until the Board has an opportunity to be informed of and/or consider the matter. The Board retains the right to consult with or employ other attorneys and to terminate the service of any attorney. LEGAL REF.: Rule 1.7 (Conflict of Interest: Current Clients) and Rule 1.13 (Organization as Client) of the Ill. Rules of Professional Conduct adopted by the Ill. Supreme Court. CROSS REF.: 4:60 (Purchases and Contracts) Adopted: April 21June 22, 2020 The School Board of Education selects and retains the Board Attorney(s). The Board may use this checklist for guidance when it selects and retains attorney(s) and/or law firms for legal services. This checklist is designed for the Board to use a request for proposal (RFP) process to seek outside attorneys/law firms. The Board may also select an attorney without using an RFP process and adapt this checklist. The Board may also adapt this checklist and use , but it can be adapted for an application process, if the Board seeks an inhouse in house attorney. For more information, call the IASB Office of General Counsel; see its current phone numbers at ▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇/▇▇▇▇▇/#▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.
1. Review Board policy 2:160, Board Attorney. Note: Critically analyze whether the District’s 's legal needs are best served by in-house attorney(s) or outside attorney(s)/law firms. Many districts use a combination of these services. Many districts also use multiple attorney(s)/law firms for their specialties, e.g., different law firms for bond counsel, special education, or labor law. Some boards also approve This checklist is designed for the Board to use a panel of attorneys and allow request for proposal (RFP) process to seek outside attorney(s)/law firms, but it can be adapted for an application process, which would better fit if the administration to choose which attorney to useBoard seeks an in-house attorney.
2. Consider the following factors to analyze the type(s) of legal services needed for the District including, but are not limited to: District’s 's size; Any past and current experiences with legal matters; Complexity of the District’s 's legal needs; Availability of expertise; and Cost of outside fees compared to internal staff expenses for an in-house arrangement.
1. Review policy 4:60, Purchases and Contracts. Note: While State law exempts hiring an attorney from bidding requirements (105 ILCS 10-20.21(a)), the Board may want to review its procurement processes and align procurement contracts for legal services to its non-bidding-related standards for purchases, e.g., avoiding favoritism, staying within the District’s 's budget, etc.
2. Develop the list of qualifications. The major qualifications include, but are not limited to: Licensed to practice law in Illinois and in good standing with the Ill. Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) (see checklist item Conduct a reference check and other background investigations, below) Member of the District’s 's assigned United States district court and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Substantive knowledge and experience in the legal areas matching District’s 's needs, e.g., bidding, civil rights, collective bargaining, education reform, employment law, Freedom of Information Act, Open Meetings Act, other records laws, special education, student rights, etc. Note: This list of knowledge and experience must be created by the District’s 's identified needs and may change from time to time. Experience in all aspects of contract, employment, and school law Experience that meets the District’s 's needs, including litigation experience in State and federal courts Membership in professional associations, such as, the Ill. Illinois Council of School Attorneys (ICSA) and education law sections of bar associations, etc. Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply professional responsibility rules Accessibility for the District’s 's identified needs, e.g., evening Board meetings, phone calls, etc. Ability to declare that representation of the District will be to the exclusion of all other clients having potential conflicts with the District’s 's interests When additional qualifications apply, list those qualifications for providing legal services. This may include specialties such as bond counsel, etc.
1. Insert the list of qualifications that the Board developed.
2. Include the following information: The deadline for responses to be submitted The location (address or email) where responses should be sent A statement that the Board is soliciting proposals from qualified lawyers and law firms to provide legal services to the School District Significant information about the District (see District. See Board policy 1:30, School District Philosophy, for the District’s 's mission statement that is specific to the community’s 's goals) . The scope of work, e.g., “"The Board Attorney will provide legal advice concerning [typical duties, specific duties, excluded duties].” " Qualifications Details about interviews and presentations
3. Specify what responders must include in their responses, such as the following: Cover letter, complete name, address, and legal structure (if the responder is a law firm) The individuals who prepared the response, including their titles If different from above, the identity of and directory information for the individuals who have authority to answer questions regarding the submitted proposal A proposed fee schedule, e.g., “Respondents may combine set fees and hourly fees. If hourly fees are proposed, please provide the minimum time increment for billing purposes. If a retainer agreement is proposed, please specifically describe options.” A summary of the responder’s relevant experience representing public schools A writing sample An assurance that the responder meets the RFP’s qualifications References including current or past clients
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Behavioral Interventions Committee. This committee develops and monitors procedures for using behavioral interventions in accordance with Board policy 7:230, Misconduct by Students with Disabilities, and provides information and recommendations to the Board. At the Board President's discretion, the Parent-Teacher Advisory Committee shall perform the duties assigned to the Behavioral Interventions Committee. Nothing in this policy limits the authority of the Superintendent or designee to create and use committees that report to him or her or to other staff members. LEGAL REF.:5 REF.: 5 ILCS 120120/, Open Meetings Act. 105 ILCS 5/10-20.14 and 5/14-8.05. CROSS REF.:2:110 REF.: 2:110 (Qualifications, Term, and Duties of Board Officers), 2:200 (Types of Board of Education Meetings), 2:240 (Board Policy Development), 7:190 (Student Behavior), 7:230 (Misconduct by Students with Disabilities) ADOPTEDAdopted: March 19September 13, 2019 2021 The Board of Education may retain legal services with one or more attorneys or law firms to be the Board Attorney(s). The Board Attorney represents the Board in its capacity as the governing body for the School District. The Board Attorney serves on a retainer or other fee arrangement as determined in advance. The Board Attorney will provide services as described in the agreement for legal services or as memorialized by an engagement letter. The District will only pay for legal services that are provided in accordance with the agreement for legal services, as memorialized by an engagement letter, or that are otherwise authorized by this policy or a majority of the Board. The Superintendent, his or her designee, and Board President, are each authorized to confer with and/or seek the legal advice of the Board Attorney. The Board may also authorize a specific Board member to confer with the Board Attorney on its behalf. The Superintendent may authorize the Board Attorney to represent the District in any legal matter until the Board has an opportunity to be informed of and/or consider the matter. The Board retains the right to consult with or employ other attorneys and to terminate the service of any attorney. LEGAL REF.: Rule 1.7 (Conflict of Interest: Current Clients) and Rule 1.13 (Organization as Client) of the Ill. Rules of Professional Conduct adopted by the Ill. Supreme Court. CROSS REF.: 4:60 (Purchases and Contracts) Adopted: April 21September 13, 2020 2021 The Board of Education selects and retains the Board Attorney(s). The Board may use this checklist for guidance when it selects and retains attorney(s) and/or law firms for legal services. This checklist is designed for the Board to use a request for proposal (RFP) process to seek outside attorneys/law firms. The Board may also select an attorney without using an RFP process and adapt this checklist. The Board may also adapt this checklist and use it for an application process, if the Board seeks an inhouse attorney. For more information, call the IASB Office of General Counsel; see its current phone numbers at ▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇/▇▇▇▇▇/#▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
1. Review Board policy 2:160, Board Attorney. Note: Critically analyze whether the District’s 's legal needs are best served by in-house attorney(s) or outside attorney(s)/law firms. Many districts use a combination of these services. Many districts also use multiple attorney(s)/law firms for their specialties, e.g., different law firms for bond counsel, special education, or labor law. Some boards also approve a panel of attorneys and allow the administration to choose which attorney to use.
2. Consider the following factors to analyze the type(s) of legal services needed for the District including, but are not limited to: District’s 's size; Any past and current experiences with legal matters; Complexity of the District’s 's legal needs; Availability of expertise; and Cost of outside fees compared to internal staff expenses for an in-house arrangement.
1. Review policy 4:60, Purchases and Contracts. Note: While State law exempts hiring an attorney from bidding requirements (105 ILCS 10-20.21(a)), the Board may want to review its procurement processes and align procurement for legal services to its non-bidding-related standards for purchases, e.g., avoiding favoritism, staying within the District’s 's budget, etc.
2. Develop the list of qualifications. The major qualifications include, but are not limited to: Licensed to practice law in Illinois and in good standing with the Ill. Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) (see checklist item Conduct a reference check and other background investigations, below) Member of the District’s 's assigned United States district court and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Substantive knowledge and experience in the legal areas matching District’s 's needs, e.g., bidding, civil rights, collective bargaining, education reform, employment law, Freedom of Information Act, Open Meetings Act, other records laws, special education, student rights, etc. Note: This list of knowledge and experience must be created by the District’s 's identified needs and may change from time to time. Experience in all aspects of contract, employment, and school law Experience that meets the District’s 's needs, including litigation experience in State and federal courts Membership in professional associations, such as, the Ill. Council of School Attorneys (ICSA) and education law sections of bar associations, etc. Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply professional responsibility rules Accessibility for the District’s 's identified needs, e.g., evening Board meetings, phone calls, etc. Ability to declare that representation of the District will be to the exclusion of all other clients having potential conflicts with the District’s 's interests When additional qualifications apply, list those qualifications for providing legal services. This may include specialties such as bond counsel, etc.
1. Insert the list of qualifications that the Board developed.
2. Include the following information: The deadline for responses to be submitted The location (address or email) where responses should be sent A statement that the Board is soliciting proposals from qualified lawyers and law firms to provide legal services to the School District Significant information about the District (see policy 1:30, School District Philosophy, for the District’s 's mission statement that is specific to the community’s 's goals) The scope of work, e.g., “"The Board Attorney will provide legal advice concerning [typical duties, specific duties, excluded duties].” " Qualifications Details about interviews and presentations
3. Specify what responders must include in their responses, such as the following: Cover letter, complete name, address, and legal structure (if the responder is a law firm) The individuals who prepared the response, including their titles If different from above, the identity of and directory information for the individuals who have authority to answer questions regarding the submitted proposal A proposed fee schedule, e.g., “"Respondents may combine set fees and hourly fees. If hourly fees are proposed, please provide the minimum time increment for billing purposes. If a retainer agreement is proposed, please specifically describe options.” " A summary of the responder’s 's relevant experience representing public schools A writing sample An assurance that the responder meets the RFP’s 's qualifications References including current or past clients
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Behavioral Interventions Committee. This committee develops and monitors procedures for using behavioral interventions in accordance with Board policy 7:230, Misconduct by Students with Disabilities, and provides information and recommendations to the Board. At the Board President's discretion, the Parent-Teacher Advisory Committee shall perform the duties assigned to the Behavioral Interventions Committee. Nothing in this policy limits the authority of the Superintendent or designee to create and use committees that report to him or her or to other staff members. LEGAL REF.:5 ILCS 120. 105 ILCS 5/10-20.14 and 5/14-8.05. CROSS REF.:2:110 (Qualifications, Term, and Duties of Board Officers), 2:200 (Types of Board of Education Meetings), 2:240 (Board Policy Development), 7:190 (Student Behavior), 7:230 (Misconduct by Students with Disabilities) ADOPTED: March 19:December 16, 2019 2015 The Board of Education may retain legal services with one or more attorneys or law firms to be the Board Attorney(s). The Board Attorney represents the School Board in its capacity as the governing body for the School District. The Board Attorney serves on a retainer or other fee arrangement as determined in advance. The Board Attorney will provide services as described in the agreement for legal services or as memorialized by an engagement letter. The District will only pay for legal services that are provided in accordance with the agreement for legal services, as memorialized by an engagement letter, or that are otherwise authorized by this policy or a majority of the Board. The Superintendent, his or her designee, and or Board President, are each authorized to confer with and/or seek the legal advice of the Board Attorney. The Board may also authorize a specific Board member to confer with the Board Attorney on its behalf. The Superintendent may authorize the Board Attorney to represent the District in any legal matter until the Board has an opportunity to be informed of and/or consider the matter. The Board retains the right to consult with or employ other attorneys and to terminate the service of any attorney. LEGAL REF.: Rule 1.7 (Conflict of Interest: Current Clients) and Rule 1.13 (Organization as Client) of the Ill. Rules of Professional Conduct adopted by the Ill. Supreme Court. CROSS REF.: 4:60 (Purchases and Contracts) Adopted: April 21June 16, 2020 The Board of Education selects and retains the Board Attorney(s). The Board may use this checklist for guidance when it selects and retains attorney(s) and/or law firms for legal services. This checklist is designed for the Board to use a request for proposal (RFP) process to seek outside attorneys/law firms. The Board may also select an attorney without using an RFP process and adapt this checklist. The Board may also adapt this checklist and use , but it can be adapted for an application process, if the Board seeks an inhouse in house attorney. For more information, call the IASB Office of General Counsel; see its current phone numbers at ▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇/▇▇▇▇▇/#▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.
1. Review Board policy 2:160, Board Attorney. Note: Critically analyze whether the District’s 's legal needs are best served by in-house attorney(s) or outside attorney(s)/law firms. Many districts use a combination of these services. Many districts also use multiple attorney(s)/law firms for their specialties, e.g., different law firms for bond counsel, special education, or labor law. Some boards also approve This checklist is designed for the Board to use a panel of attorneys and allow request for proposal (RFP) process to seek outside attorney(s)/law firms, but it can be adapted for an application process, which would better fit if the administration to choose which attorney to useBoard seeks an in-house attorney.
2. Consider the following factors to analyze the type(s) of legal services needed for the District including, but are not limited to: District’s 's size; Any past and current experiences with legal matters; Complexity of the District’s 's legal needs; Availability of expertise; and Cost of outside fees compared to internal staff expenses for an in-house arrangement.
1. Review policy 4:60, Purchases and Contracts. Note: While State law exempts hiring an attorney from bidding requirements (105 ILCS 10-20.21(a)), the Board may want to review its procurement processes and align procurement contracts for legal services to its non-bidding-related standards for purchases, e.g., avoiding favoritism, staying within the District’s 's budget, etc.
2. Develop the list of qualifications. The major qualifications include, but are not limited to: Licensed to practice law in Illinois and in good standing with the Ill. Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) (see checklist item Conduct a reference check and other background investigations, below) Member of the District’s 's assigned United States district court and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Substantive knowledge and experience in the legal areas matching District’s 's needs, e.g., bidding, civil rights, collective bargaining, education reform, employment law, Freedom of Information Act, Open Meetings Act, other records laws, special education, student rights, etc. Note: This list of knowledge and experience must be created by the District’s 's identified needs and may change from time to time. Experience in all aspects of contract, employment, and school law Experience that meets the District’s 's needs, including litigation experience in State and federal courts Membership in professional associations, such as, the Ill. Illinois Council of School Attorneys (ICSA) and education law sections of bar associations, etc. Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply professional responsibility rules Accessibility for the District’s 's identified needs, e.g., evening Board meetings, phone calls, etc. Ability to declare that representation of the District will be to the exclusion of all other clients having potential conflicts with the District’s 's interests When additional qualifications apply, those list those qualifications for providing legal services. This may include specialties such as bond counsel, etc.
1. Insert the list of qualifications that the Board developed.
2. Include the following information: The deadline for responses to be submitted The location (address or email) where responses should be sent A statement that the Board is soliciting proposals from qualified lawyers and law firms to provide legal services to the School District Significant information about the District (see District. See Board policy 1:30, School District Philosophy, for the District’s 's mission statement that is specific to the community’s 's goals) . The scope of work, e.g., “"The Board Attorney will provide legal advice concerning [typical duties, specific duties, excluded duties].” " Qualifications Details about interviews and presentations
3. Specify what responders must include in their responses, such as the following: Cover letter, complete name, address, and legal structure (if the responder is a law firm) The individuals who prepared the response, including their titles If different from above, the identity of and directory information for the individuals who have authority to answer questions regarding the submitted proposal A proposed fee schedule, e.g., “Respondents may combine set fees and hourly fees. If hourly fees are proposed, please provide the minimum time increment for billing purposes. If a retainer agreement is proposed, please specifically describe options.” A summary of the responder’s relevant experience representing public schools A writing sample An assurance that the responder meets the RFP’s qualifications References including current or past clients
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Behavioral Interventions Committee. This committee develops and monitors procedures for using behavioral interventions in accordance with Board policy 7:230, Misconduct by Students with Disabilities, and provides information and recommendations to the Board. At the Board President's discretion, the Parent-Teacher Advisory Committee shall perform the duties assigned to the Behavioral Interventions Committee. Nothing in this policy limits the authority of the Superintendent or designee to create and use committees that report to him or her or to other staff members. LEGAL REF.:5 ILCS 120. 105 ILCS 5/10-20.14 and 5/14-8.05. CROSS REF.:2:110 (Qualifications, Term, and Duties of Board Officers), 2:200 (Types of Board of Education Meetings), 2:240 (Board Policy Development), 7:190 (Student Behavior), 7:230 (Misconduct by Students with Disabilities) ADOPTED: March 19November 4, 2019 The Board of Education may retain legal services with one or more attorneys or law firms to be the Board Attorney(s). The Board Attorney represents the Board in its capacity as the governing body for the School District. The Board Attorney serves on a retainer or other fee arrangement as determined in advance. The Board Attorney will provide services as described in the agreement for legal services or as memorialized by an engagement letter. The District will only pay for legal services that are provided in accordance with the agreement for legal services, as memorialized by an engagement letter, or that are otherwise authorized by this policy or a majority of the Board. The Superintendent, his or her designee, and Board President, are each authorized to confer with and/or seek the legal advice of the Board Attorney. The Board may also authorize a specific Board member to confer with the Board Attorney on its behalf. The Superintendent may authorize the Board Attorney to represent the District in any legal matter until the Board has an opportunity to be informed of and/or consider the matter. The Board retains the right to consult with or employ other attorneys and to terminate the service of any attorney. LEGAL REF.: Rule 1.7 (Conflict of Interest: Current Clients) and Rule 1.13 (Organization as Client) of the Ill. Rules of Professional Conduct adopted by the Ill. Supreme Court. CROSS REF.: 4:60 (Purchases and Contracts) Adopted: April 21March 29, 2020 2021 The Board of Education selects and retains the Board Attorney(s). The Board may use this checklist for guidance when it selects and retains attorney(s) and/or law firms for legal services. This checklist is designed for the Board to use a request for proposal (RFP) process to seek outside attorneys/law firms. The Board may also select an attorney without using an RFP process and adapt this checklist. The Board may also adapt this checklist and use , but it can be adapted for an application process, if the Board seeks an inhouse in house attorney. For more information, call the IASB Office of General Counsel; see its current phone numbers at ▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇/▇▇▇▇▇/#▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇.
1. Review Board policy 2:160, Board Attorney. Note: Critically analyze whether the District’s 's legal needs are best served by in-house attorney(s) or outside attorney(s)/law firms. Many districts use a combination of these services. Many districts also use multiple attorney(s)/law firms for their specialties, e.g., different law firms for bond counsel, special education, or labor law. Some boards also approve This checklist is designed for the Board to use a panel of attorneys and allow request for proposal (RFP) process to seek outside attorney(s)/law firms, but it can be adapted for an application process, which would better fit if the administration to choose which attorney to useBoard seeks an in-house attorney.
2. Consider the following factors to analyze the type(s) of legal services needed for the District including, but are not limited to: District’s 's size; Any past and current experiences with legal matters; Complexity of the District’s 's legal needs; Availability of expertise; and Cost of outside fees compared to internal staff expenses for an in-house arrangement.
1. Review policy 4:60, Purchases and Contracts. Note: While State law exempts hiring an attorney from bidding requirements (105 ILCS 10-20.21(a)), the Board may want to review its procurement processes and align procurement contracts for legal services to its non-bidding-related standards for purchases, e.g., avoiding favoritism, staying within the District’s 's budget, etc.
2. Develop the list of qualifications. The major qualifications include, but are not limited to: Licensed to practice law in Illinois and in good standing with the Ill. Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) (see checklist item Conduct a reference check and other background investigations, below) Member of the District’s 's assigned United States district court and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Substantive knowledge and experience in the legal areas matching District’s 's needs, e.g., bidding, civil rights, collective bargaining, education reform, employment law, Freedom of Information Act, Open Meetings Act, other records laws, special education, student rights, etc. Note: This list of knowledge and experience must be created by the District’s 's identified needs and may change from time to time. Experience in all aspects of contract, employment, and school law Experience that meets the District’s 's needs, including litigation experience in State and federal courts Membership in professional associations, such as, the Ill. Illinois Council of School Attorneys (ICSA) and education law sections of bar associations, etc. Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply professional responsibility rules Accessibility for the District’s 's identified needs, e.g., evening Board meetings, phone calls, etc. Ability to declare that representation of the District will be to the exclusion of all other clients having potential conflicts with the District’s 's interests When additional qualifications apply, list those qualifications for providing legal services. This may include specialties such as bond counsel, etc.
1. Insert the list of qualifications that the Board developed.
2. Include the following information: The deadline for responses to be submitted The location (address or email) where responses should be sent A statement that the Board is soliciting proposals from qualified lawyers and law firms to provide legal services to the School District Significant information about the District (see District. See Board policy 1:30, School District Philosophy, for the District’s 's mission statement that is specific to the community’s 's goals) . The scope of work, e.g., “"The Board Attorney will provide legal advice concerning [typical duties, specific duties, excluded duties].” " Qualifications Details about interviews and presentations
3. Specify what responders must include in their responses, such as the following: Cover letter, complete name, address, and legal structure (if the responder is a law firm) The individuals who prepared the response, including their titles If different from above, the identity of and directory information for the individuals who have authority to answer questions regarding the submitted proposal A proposed fee schedule, e.g., “"Respondents may combine set fees and hourly fees. If hourly fees are proposed, please provide the minimum time increment for billing purposes. If a retainer agreement is proposed, please specifically describe options.” " A summary of the responder’s 's relevant experience representing public schools A writing sample An assurance that the responder meets the RFP’s 's qualifications References including current or past clients
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Sources: School District Policies
Behavioral Interventions Committee. This committee committee, coordinated by the Executive Director of the Special Education Cooperative, develops and monitors procedures for using behavioral interventions in accordance with Board policy 7:230, Misconduct by Students with Disabilities, and provides information . Committee reports and recommendations are made to the Board. At the Board President's discretion, the Parent-Teacher Advisory Committee shall perform the duties assigned to the Behavioral Interventions Committeeupon its request. Nothing in this policy limits the authority of the Superintendent or designee to create and use committees that report to him or her or to other staff members. LEGAL REF.:5 REF.: 5 ILCS 120120/, Open Meetings Act. 105 ILCS 5/10-20.14 and 5/14-8.05. CROSS REF.:2:110 REF.: 2:110 (Qualifications, Term, and Duties of Board Officers), 2:200 (Types of Board of Education Meetings), 2:240 (Board Policy Development), 7:190 (Student Behavior), 7:230 (Misconduct by Students with Disabilities) ADOPTEDAdopted: March 19December 12, 2019 2022 The Board of Education may retain legal services with one or more attorneys or law firms to be the Board Attorney(s). The Board Attorney represents the Board in its capacity as the governing body for the School District. The Board Attorney serves on a retainer or other fee arrangement as determined in advance. The Board Attorney will provide services as described in the agreement for legal services or as memorialized by an engagement letter. The District will only pay for legal services that are provided in accordance with the agreement for legal services, as memorialized by an engagement letter, or that are otherwise authorized by this policy or a majority of the Board. The Superintendent, his or her designee, and Board President, are each authorized to confer with and/or seek the legal advice of the Board Attorney. The Board may also authorize a specific Board member to confer with the Board Attorney on its behalf. The Superintendent may authorize the Board Attorney to represent the District in any legal matter until the Board has an opportunity to be informed of and/or consider the matter. The Board retains the right to consult with or employ other attorneys and to terminate the service of any attorney. LEGAL REF.: Rule 1.7 (Conflict of Interest: Current Clients) and Rule 1.13 (Organization as Client) of the Ill. Rules of Professional Conduct adopted by the Ill. Supreme Court. CROSS REF.: 4:60 (Purchases and Contracts) Adopted: April 21July 15, 2020 2024 The Board of Education selects and retains the Board Attorney(s). The Board may use this checklist for guidance when it selects and retains attorney(s) and/or law firms for legal services. This checklist is designed for the Board to use a request for proposal (RFP) process to seek outside attorneys/law firms. The Board may also select an attorney without using an RFP process and adapt this checklist. The Board may also adapt this checklist and use it for an application process, if the Board seeks an inhouse attorney. For more information, call the IASB Ill. Association of School Board's (IASB) Office of General Counsel; see its current phone numbers at ▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇/▇▇▇▇▇/#▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇▇- counsel.
1. Review Board policy 2:160, Board Attorney. Note: Critically analyze whether the District’s legal needs are best served by in-house attorney(s) attorneys or outside attorney(s)/law attorneys/law firms. Many districts use a combination of these services. Many districts also use multiple attorney(s)/law attorneys/law firms for their specialties, e.g., different law firms for bond counsel, special education, or labor law. Some boards also approve a panel of attorneys and allow the administration to choose which attorney to use.
2. Consider the following factors to analyze the type(s) of legal services needed for the District including, but are not limited to: District’s size; Any past and current experiences with legal matters; Complexity of the District’s legal needs; Availability of expertise; and Cost of outside fees compared to internal staff expenses for an in-house arrangement.
1. Review Board policy 4:60, Purchases and Contracts. Note: While State law exempts hiring an attorney from bidding requirements (105 ILCS 10-20.21(a)), the Board may want to review its procurement processes and align procurement for legal services to its non-bidding-related standards for purchases, e.g., avoiding favoritism, staying within the District’s budget, etc.
2. Develop the list of qualifications. The major qualifications include, but are not limited to: Licensed to practice law in Illinois and in good standing with the Ill. Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) (see checklist item Conduct a reference check and other background investigations, below) Member of the District’s assigned United States district court and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Substantive knowledge and experience in the legal areas matching District’s needs, e.g., bidding, civil rights, collective bargaining, education reform, employment law, Freedom of Information Act, Open Meetings Act, other records laws, special education, student rights, etc. Note: This list of knowledge and experience must be created by the District’s identified needs and may change from time to time. Experience in all aspects of contract, employment, and school law Experience that meets the District’s needs, including litigation experience in State and federal courts Membership in professional associations, such as, the Ill. Council of School Attorneys (ICSA) and education law sections of bar associations, etc. Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply professional responsibility rules Accessibility for the District’s identified needs, e.g., evening Board meetings, phone calls, etc. Ability to declare that representation of the District will be to the exclusion of all other clients having potential conflicts with the District’s interests When additional qualifications apply, list those qualifications for providing legal services. This may include specialties such as bond counsel, etc.
1. Insert the list of qualifications that the Board developed.
2. Include the following information: The deadline for responses to be submitted The location (address or email) where responses should be sent A statement that the Board is soliciting proposals from qualified lawyers and law firms to provide legal services to the School District Significant information about the District (see policy 1:30, School District Philosophy, for the District’s mission statement that is specific to the community’s goals) The scope of work, e.g., “The Board Attorney will provide legal advice concerning [typical duties, specific duties, excluded duties].” Qualifications Details about interviews and presentations
3. Specify what responders must include in their responses, such as the following: Cover letter, complete name, address, and legal structure (if the responder is a law firm) The individuals who prepared the response, including their titles If different from above, the identity of and directory information for the individuals who have authority to answer questions regarding the submitted proposal A proposed fee schedule, e.g., “Respondents may combine set fees and hourly fees. If hourly fees are proposed, please provide the minimum time increment for billing purposes. If a retainer agreement is proposed, please specifically describe options.” A summary of the responder’s relevant experience representing public schools A writing sample An assurance that the responder meets the RFP’s qualifications References including current or past clients
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Sources: School District Policies
Behavioral Interventions Committee. This committee develops and monitors procedures for using behavioral interventions in accordance with Board policy 7:230, Misconduct by Students with Disabilities, and provides information and recommendations to the Board. At the Board President's discretion, the Parent-Teacher Advisory Committee shall perform the duties assigned to the Behavioral Interventions Committee. Nothing in this policy limits the authority of the Superintendent or designee to create and use committees that report to him or her or to other staff members. LEGAL REF.:5 REF.: 5 ILCS 120120/, Open Meetings Act. 105 ILCS 5/10-20.14 and 5/14-8.05. CROSS REF.:2:110 REF.: 2:110 (Qualifications, Term, and Duties of Board Officers), 2:200 (Types of School Board of Education Meetings), 2:240 (Board Policy Development), 7:190 (Student Behavior), 7:230 (Misconduct by Students with Disabilities) ADOPTEDAdopted: March 19August 21, 2019 2023 The School Board of Education may retain legal services with one or more attorneys or law firms to be the Board Attorney(s). The Board Attorney represents the Board in its capacity as the governing body for the School District. The Board Attorney serves on a retainer or other fee arrangement as determined in advance. The Board Attorney will provide services as described in the agreement for legal services or as memorialized by an engagement letter. The District will only pay for legal services that are provided in accordance with the agreement for legal services, as memorialized by an engagement letter, or that are otherwise authorized by this policy or a majority of the Board. The Superintendent, his or her designee, and Board President, are each authorized to confer with and/or seek the legal advice of the Board Attorney. The Board may also authorize a specific Board member to confer with the Board Attorney on its behalf. The Superintendent may authorize the Board Attorney to represent the District in any legal matter until the Board has an opportunity to be informed of and/or consider the matter. The School Board retains the right to consult with or employ other attorneys and to terminate the service of any attorney. LEGAL REF.: Rule 1.7 (Conflict of Interest: Current Clients) and Rule 1.13 (Organization as Client) of the Ill. Rules of Professional Conduct adopted by the Ill. Supreme Court. CROSS REF.: 4:60 (Purchases and Contracts) Adopted: April 21July 20, 2020 The School Board of Education selects and retains the Board Attorney(s). The Board may use this checklist for guidance when it selects and retains attorney(s) and/or law firms for legal services. This checklist is designed for the Board to use a request for proposal (RFP) process to seek outside attorneys/law firms. The Board may also select an attorney without using an RFP process and adapt this checklist. The Board may also adapt this checklist and use it for an application process, if the Board seeks an inhouse attorney. For more information, call the IASB Ill. Association of School Board's (IASB) Office of General Counsel; see its current phone numbers at ▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇/▇▇▇▇▇/#▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇▇- counsel.
1. Review Board policy 2:160, Board Attorney. Note: Critically analyze whether the District’s legal needs are best served by in-house attorney(s) attorneys or outside attorney(s)/law attorneys/law firms. Many districts use a combination of these services. Many districts also use multiple attorney(s)/law attorneys/law firms for their specialties, e.g., different law firms for bond counsel, special education, or labor law. Some boards also approve a panel of attorneys and allow the administration to choose which attorney to use.
2. Consider the following factors to analyze the type(s) of legal services needed for the District including, but are not limited to: District’s size; Any past and current experiences with legal matters; Complexity of the District’s legal needs; Availability of expertise; and Cost of outside fees compared to internal staff expenses for an in-house arrangement.
1. Review Board policy 4:60, Purchases and Contracts. Note: While State law exempts hiring an attorney from bidding requirements (105 ILCS 10-20.21(a)), the Board may want to review its procurement processes and align procurement for legal services to its non-bidding-related standards for purchases, e.g., avoiding favoritism, staying within the District’s budget, etc.
2. Develop the list of qualifications. The major qualifications include, but are not limited to: Licensed to practice law in Illinois and in good standing with the Ill. Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) (see checklist item Conduct a reference check and other background investigations, below) Member of the District’s assigned United States district court and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Substantive knowledge and experience in the legal areas matching District’s needs, e.g., bidding, civil rights, collective bargaining, education reform, employment law, Freedom of Information Act, Open Meetings Act, other records laws, special education, student rights, etc. Note: This list of knowledge and experience must be created by the District’s identified needs and may change from time to time. Experience in all aspects of contract, employment, and school law Experience that meets the District’s needs, including litigation experience in State and federal courts Membership in professional associations, such as, the Ill. Council of School Attorneys (ICSA) and education law sections of bar associations, etc. Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply professional responsibility rules Accessibility for the District’s identified needs, e.g., evening Board meetings, phone calls, etc. Ability to declare that representation of the District will be to the exclusion of all other clients having potential conflicts with the District’s interests When additional qualifications apply, list those qualifications for providing legal services. This may include specialties such as bond counsel, etc.
1. Insert the list of qualifications that the Board developed.
2. Include the following information: The deadline for responses to be submitted The location (address or email) where responses should be sent A statement that the Board is soliciting proposals from qualified lawyers and law firms to provide legal services to the School District Significant information about the District (see Board policy 1:30, School District Philosophy, for the District’s mission statement that is specific to the community’s goals) The scope of work, e.g., “The Board Attorney will provide legal advice concerning [typical duties, specific duties, excluded duties].” Qualifications Details about interviews and presentations
3. Specify what responders must include in their responses, such as the following: Cover letter, complete name, address, and legal structure (if the responder is a law firm) The individuals who prepared the response, including their titles If different from above, the identity of and directory information for the individuals who have authority to answer questions regarding the submitted proposal A proposed fee schedule, e.g., “Respondents may combine set fees and hourly fees. If hourly fees are proposed, please provide the minimum time increment for billing purposes. If a retainer agreement is proposed, please specifically describe options.” A summary of the responder’s relevant experience representing public schools A writing sample An assurance that the responder meets the RFP’s qualifications References including current or past clients
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Sources: School District Policies
Behavioral Interventions Committee. This committee committee, coordinated bythe Executive Director of the Special Education Cooperative, develops and monitors procedures for using behavioral interventions in accordance with Board policy 7:230, Misconduct by Students with Disabilities, and provides information . Committee reports and recommendations are made to the Board. At the Board President's discretion, the Parent-Teacher Advisory Committee shall perform the duties assigned to the Behavioral Interventions Committeeupon its request. Nothing in this policy limits policylimits the authority of authorityof the Superintendent or designee to create and use committees that report to him or her or to other staff members. LEGAL REF.:5 ILCS 120. 105 ILCS 5/10-20.14 and 5/14-8.05. CROSS REF.:2:110 (Qualifications, Term, and Duties of Board Officers), 2:200 (Types of School Board of Education Meetings), 2:240 (Board Policy Development), 7:190 (Student Behavior), 7:230 (Misconduct by Students with Disabilities) ADOPTED: March November 19, 2019 2018 The School Board of Education may retain mayenter into agreements for legal services with one or more attorneys or law firms to be the Board Attorney(s). The Board Attorney represents the School Board in its capacity as capacityas the governing body for bodyfor the School District. The Board Attorney shall not represent another client if the representation involves a concurrent conflict of interest, unless permitted bythe Ill. Rules of Professional Conduct adopted bythe Ill. Supreme Court. The Board Attorney serves on a retainer or other fee arrangement as determined in advance. The Board Attorney will provide services as described in the agreement for legal services or as memorialized by an engagement letterservices. The District will only pay for onlypayfor legal services that are provided in accordance with the agreement for legal services, as memorialized by an engagement letter, services or that are otherwise authorized by this policy or bythis policyor a majority of the Board. The Superintendent, his or her designee, and Board President, are each authorized to confer with and/or seek the legal advice of the Board Attorney. The Board may also authorize mayauthorize a specific Board member to confer with the Board Attorney legal counsel on its behalf. The Superintendent may authorize mayauthorize the Board Attorney to represent the District in any legal anylegal matter until the Board has an opportunity to be informed of and/or opportunityto consider the matter. The Board retains the right to consult with or employ other employother attorneys and to terminate the service of any attorneyanyattorney. LEGAL REF.: Rule REF.:Rule 1.7 (Conflict of Interest: Current Clients) and Rule 1.13 (Organization as Client) of the Ill. Rules of Professional Conduct adopted by the bythe Ill. Supreme Court. CROSS REF.: 4:60 REF.:4:60 (Purchases and Contracts) AdoptedADOPTED: April 21November 19, 2020 2018 The School Board of Education selects and retains the Board Attorney(s). The Board may use mayuse this checklist for guidance when it selects and retains attorney(s) and/or law firms for legal services. This checklist is designed for the Board to use a request for proposal (RFP) process to seek outside attorneys/law firms. The Board may also select an attorney without using an RFP process and adapt this checklist. The Board may also adapt this checklist and use , but it can be adapted for an application process, if the Board seeks an inhouse in house attorney. For more information, call the IASB Office of General Counsel; see its current phone numbers at ▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇/▇▇▇▇▇/#.▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. Determine what type of legal services the District needs.
1. Review Board policy 2:160, Board Attorney. Note: Critically analyze whether the District’s 's legal needs are best served by inbyin-house attorney(s) or outside attorney(s)/law firms. Many districts use a combination of these services. Many districts also use multiple attorney(s)/law firms for their specialties, e.g., different law firms for bond counsel, special education, or labor law. Some boards also approve This checklist is designed for the Board to use a panel of attorneys and allow request for proposal (RFP) process to seek outside attorney(s)/law firms, but it can be adapted for an application process, which would better fit if the administration to choose which attorney to useBoard seeks an in-house attorney.
2. Consider the following factors to analyze the type(s) of legal services needed for the District including, but are not limited to: District’s 's size; Any past and current experiences with legal matters; Complexity of the District’s 's legal needs; Availability of expertise; and Cost of outside fees compared to internal staff expenses for an in-house arrangement. Develop a list of qualifications necessary for providing quality legal services to the District.
1. Review policy 4:60, Purchases and Contracts. Note: While State law exempts hiring an attorney from attorneyfrom bidding requirements (105 ILCS 10-20.21(a)), the Board may want maywant to review its procurement processes and align procurement contracts for legal services to its non-bidding-related standards for purchases, e.g., avoiding favoritism, staying within the District’s 's budget, etc.
2. Develop the list of qualifications. The major qualifications include, but are not limited to: Licensed to practice law in Illinois and in good standing with the Ill. Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) (see checklist item Conduct a reference check and other background investigations, below) Member of the District’s 's assigned United States district court and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Substantive knowledge and experience in the legal areas matching District’s 's needs, e.g., bidding, civil rights, collective bargaining, education reform, employment law, Freedom of Information Act, Open Meetings Act, other records laws, special education, student rights, etc. Note: This list of knowledge and experience must be created by the bythe District’s 's identified needs and may change maychange from time to time. Experience in all aspects of contract, employment, and school law Experience that meets the District’s 's needs, including litigation experience in State and federal courts Membership in professional associations, such as, the Ill. Illinois Council of School Attorneys (ICSA) and education law sections of bar associations, etc. Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply professional responsibility rules applyprofessional responsibilityrules Accessibility for the District’s 's identified needs, e.g., evening Board meetings, phone calls, etc. Ability to declare that representation of the District will be to the exclusion of all other clients having potential conflicts with the District’s 's interests When additional qualifications apply, list those qualifications for providing legal services. This may include mayinclude specialties such as bond counsel, etc. Develop the RFP.
1. Insert the list of qualifications that the Board developed.
2. Include the following information: The deadline for responses to be submitted The location (address or email) where responses should be sent A statement Astatement that the Board is soliciting proposals from qualified lawyers and law firms to provide legal services to the School District Significant information about the District (see District. See Board policy 1:30, School District Philosophy, for the District’s 's mission statement that is specific to the community’s 's goals) . The scope of work, e.g., “"The Board Attorney will provide legal advice concerning [typical duties, specific duties, excluded duties].” " Qualifications Details about interviews and presentations
3. Specify what Specifywhat responders must include in their responses, such as the following: Cover letter, complete name, address, and legal structure (if the responder is a law firm) The individuals who prepared the response, including their titles If different from above, the identity of identityof and directory information directoryinformation for the individuals who have authority to authorityto answer questions regarding the submitted proposal A proposed Aproposed fee schedule, e.g., “"Respondents may combine maycombine set fees and hourly feeshourlyfees. If hourly fees hourlyfees are proposed, please provide the minimum time increment for billing purposes. If a retainer agreement is proposed, please specifically describe specificallydescribe options.” A summary of " Asummaryof the responder’s 's relevant experience representing public schools A writing Awriting sample An assurance that the responder meets the RFP’s 's qualifications References including current or past clientsclients Announce the RFP.
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Sources: School District Policies
Behavioral Interventions Committee. This committee develops and monitors procedures for using behavioral interventions in accordance with Board policy 7:230, Misconduct by Students with Disabilities, and provides information and recommendations to the Board. At the Board President's discretion, the Parent-Teacher Advisory Committee shall perform the duties assigned to the Behavioral Interventions Committee. Nothing in this policy limits the authority of the Superintendent or designee to create and use committees that report to him or her them or to other staff members. LEGAL REF.:5 REF.: 5 ILCS 120120/, Open Meetings Act. 105 ILCS 5/10-20.14 and 5/14-8.05. CROSS REF.:2:110 REF.: 2:110 (Qualifications, Term, and Duties of Board Officers), 2:200 (Types of Board of Education Meetings), 2:240 (Board Policy Development), 7:190 (Student Behavior), 7:230 (Misconduct by Students with Disabilities) ADOPTEDPreviously Adopted: March 19January 17, 2019 2023 Adopted: July 9, 2024 The Board of Education may retain legal services with one or more attorneys or law firms to be the Board Attorney(s). The Board Attorney represents the School Board in its capacity as the governing body for the School District. The Board Attorney serves on a retainer or other fee arrangement as determined in advance. The Board Attorney will provide services as described in the agreement for legal services or as memorialized by an engagement letter. The District will only pay for legal services that are provided in accordance with the agreement for legal services, as memorialized by an engagement letter, or that are otherwise authorized by this policy or a majority of the Board. The Superintendent, his or her designee, and Board President, are each authorized to confer with and/or seek the legal advice of the Board Attorney. The Board may also authorize a specific Board member to confer with the Board Attorney on its behalf. The Superintendent may authorize the Board Attorney to represent the District in any legal matter until the Board has an opportunity to be informed of and/or consider the matter. The Board of Education retains the right to consult with or employ other attorneys and to terminate the service of any attorney. LEGAL REF.: Rule 1.7 (Conflict of Interest: Current Clients) and Rule 1.13 (Organization as Client) of the Ill. Rules of Professional Conduct adopted by the Ill. Supreme Court. CROSS REF.: 4:60 (Purchases and Contracts) Adopted: April 21May 5, 2020 The Board of Education selects and retains the Board Attorney(s). The Board may use this checklist for guidance when it selects and retains attorney(s) and/or law firms for legal services. This checklist is designed for the Board to use a request for proposal (RFP) process to seek outside attorneys/law firms. The Board may also select an attorney without using an RFP process and adapt this checklist. The Board may also adapt this checklist and use it for an application process, if the Board seeks an inhouse attorney. For more information, call the IASB Office of General Counsel; see its current phone numbers at ▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇/▇▇▇▇▇/#▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
1. Review Board policy 2:160, Board Attorney. Note: Critically analyze whether the District’s legal needs are best served by in-house attorney(s) or outside attorney(s)/law firms. Many districts use a combination of these services. Many districts also use multiple attorney(s)/law firms for their specialties, e.g., different law firms for bond counsel, special education, or labor law. Some boards also approve a panel of attorneys and allow the administration to choose which attorney to use.
2. Consider the following factors to analyze the type(s) of legal services needed for the District including, but are not limited to: District’s size; Any past and current experiences with legal matters; Complexity of the District’s legal needs; Availability of expertise; and Cost of outside fees compared to internal staff expenses for an in-house arrangement.
1. Review policy 4:60, Purchases and Contracts. Note: While State law exempts hiring an attorney from bidding requirements (105 ILCS 10-20.21(a)), the Board may want to review its procurement processes and align procurement for legal services to its non-bidding-related standards for purchases, e.g., avoiding favoritism, staying within the District’s budget, etc.
2. Develop the list of qualifications. The major qualifications include, but are not limited to: Licensed to practice law in Illinois and in good standing with the Ill. Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) (see checklist item Conduct a reference check and other background investigations, below) Member of the District’s assigned United States district court and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Substantive knowledge and experience in the legal areas matching District’s needs, e.g., bidding, civil rights, collective bargaining, education reform, employment law, Freedom of Information Act, Open Meetings Act, other records laws, special education, student rights, etc. Note: This list of knowledge and experience must be created by the District’s identified needs and may change from time to time. Experience in all aspects of contract, employment, and school law Experience that meets the District’s needs, including litigation experience in State and federal courts Membership in professional associations, such as, the Ill. Council of School Attorneys (ICSA) and education law sections of bar associations, etc. Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply professional responsibility rules Accessibility for the District’s identified needs, e.g., evening Board meetings, phone calls, etc. Ability to declare that representation of the District will be to the exclusion of all other clients having potential conflicts with the District’s interests When additional qualifications apply, list those qualifications for providing legal services. This may include specialties such as bond counsel, etc.
1. Insert the list of qualifications that the Board developed.
2. Include the following information: The deadline for responses to be submitted The location (address or email) where responses should be sent A statement that the Board is soliciting proposals from qualified lawyers and law firms to provide legal services to the School District Significant information about the District (see policy 1:30, School District Philosophy, for the District’s mission statement that is specific to the community’s goals) The scope of work, e.g., “The Board Attorney will provide legal advice concerning [typical duties, specific duties, excluded duties].” Qualifications Details about interviews and presentations
3. Specify what responders must include in their responses, such as the following: Cover letter, complete name, address, and legal structure (if the responder is a law firm) The individuals who prepared the response, including their titles If different from above, the identity of and directory information for the individuals who have authority to answer questions regarding the submitted proposal A proposed fee schedule, e.g., “Respondents may combine set fees and hourly fees. If hourly fees are proposed, please provide the minimum time increment for billing purposes. If a retainer agreement is proposed, please specifically describe options.” A summary of the responder’s relevant experience representing public schools A writing sample An assurance that the responder meets the RFP’s qualifications References including current or past clients2020
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Behavioral Interventions Committee. This committee develops and monitors procedures for using behavioral interventions in accordance with Board policy 7:230, Misconduct by Students with Disabilities, and provides information and recommendations to the Board. At the Board President's discretion, the Parent-Teacher Advisory Committee shall perform the duties assigned to the Behavioral Interventions Committee. Nothing in this policy limits the authority of the Superintendent or designee to create and use committees that report to him or her or to other staff members. LEGAL REF.:5 REF.: 5 ILCS 120120/, Open Meetings Act. 105 ILCS 5/10-20.14 and 5/14-8.05. CROSS REF.:2:110 REF.: 2:110 (Qualifications, Term, and Duties of Board Officers), 2:200 (Types of Board of Education Meetings), 2:240 (Board Policy Development), 7:190 (Student Behavior), 7:230 (Misconduct by Students with Disabilities) ADOPTED: March 19, 2019 The Board of Education may retain legal services with one or more attorneys or law firms to be the Board Attorney(s). The Board Attorney represents the Board in its capacity as the governing body for the School District. The Board Attorney serves on a retainer or other fee arrangement as determined in advance. The Board Attorney will provide services as described in the agreement for legal services or as memorialized by an engagement letter. The District will only pay for legal services that are provided in accordance with the agreement for legal services, as memorialized by an engagement letter, or that are otherwise authorized by this policy or a majority of the Board. The Superintendent, his or her designee, and Board President, are each authorized to confer with and/or seek the legal advice of the Board Attorney. The Board may also authorize a specific Board member to confer with the Board Attorney on its behalf. The Superintendent may authorize the Board Attorney to represent the District in any legal matter until the Board has an opportunity to be informed of and/or consider the matter. The Board retains the right to consult with or employ other attorneys and to terminate the service of any attorney. LEGAL REF.: Rule 1.7 (Conflict of Interest: Current Clients) and Rule 1.13 (Organization as Client) of the Ill. Rules of Professional Conduct adopted by the Ill. Supreme Court. CROSS REF.: 4:60 (Purchases and Contracts) Adopted: April 21, 2020 The Board of Education selects and retains the Board Attorney(s). The Board may use this checklist for guidance when it selects and retains attorney(s) and/or law firms for legal services. This checklist is designed for the Board to use a request for proposal (RFP) process to seek outside attorneys/law firms. The Board may also select an attorney without using an RFP process and adapt this checklist. The Board may also adapt this checklist and use it for an application process, if the Board seeks an inhouse attorney. For more information, call the IASB Office of General Counsel; see its current phone numbers at ▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇/▇▇▇▇▇/#▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
1. Review Board policy 2:160, Board Attorney. Note: Critically analyze whether the District’s legal needs are best served by in-house attorney(s) or outside attorney(s)/law firms. Many districts use a combination of these services. Many districts also use multiple attorney(s)/law firms for their specialties, e.g., different law firms for bond counsel, special education, or labor law. Some boards also approve a panel of attorneys and allow the administration to choose which attorney to use.
2. Consider the following factors to analyze the type(s) of legal services needed for the District including, but are not limited to: District’s size; Any past and current experiences with legal matters; Complexity of the District’s legal needs; Availability of expertise; and Cost of outside fees compared to internal staff expenses for an in-house arrangement.
1. Review policy 4:60, Purchases and Contracts. Note: While State law exempts hiring an attorney from bidding requirements (105 ILCS 10-20.21(a)), the Board may want to review its procurement processes and align procurement for legal services to its non-bidding-related standards for purchases, e.g., avoiding favoritism, staying within the District’s budget, etc.
2. Develop the list of qualifications. The major qualifications include, but are not limited to: Licensed to practice law in Illinois and in good standing with the Ill. Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) (see checklist item Conduct a reference check and other background investigations, below) Member of the District’s assigned United States district court and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Substantive knowledge and experience in the legal areas matching District’s needs, e.g., bidding, civil rights, collective bargaining, education reform, employment law, Freedom of Information Act, Open Meetings Act, other records laws, special education, student rights, etc. Note: This list of knowledge and experience must be created by the District’s identified needs and may change from time to time. Experience in all aspects of contract, employment, and school law Experience that meets the District’s needs, including litigation experience in State and federal courts Membership in professional associations, such as, the Ill. Council of School Attorneys (ICSA) and education law sections of bar associations, etc. Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply professional responsibility rules Accessibility for the District’s identified needs, e.g., evening Board meetings, phone calls, etc. Ability to declare that representation of the District will be to the exclusion of all other clients having potential conflicts with the District’s interests When additional qualifications apply, list those qualifications for providing legal services. This may include specialties such as bond counsel, etc.
1. Insert the list of qualifications that the Board developed.
2. Include the following information: The deadline for responses to be submitted The location (address or email) where responses should be sent A statement that the Board is soliciting proposals from qualified lawyers and law firms to provide legal services to the School District Significant information about the District (see policy 1:30, School District Philosophy, for the District’s mission statement that is specific to the community’s goals) The scope of work, e.g., “The Board Attorney will provide legal advice concerning [typical duties, specific duties, excluded duties].” Qualifications Details about interviews and presentations
3. Specify what responders must include in their responses, such as the following: Cover letter, complete name, address, and legal structure (if the responder is a law firm) The individuals who prepared the response, including their titles If different from above, the identity of and directory information for the individuals who have authority to answer questions regarding the submitted proposal A proposed fee schedule, e.g., “Respondents may combine set fees and hourly fees. If hourly fees are proposed, please provide the minimum time increment for billing purposes. If a retainer agreement is proposed, please specifically describe options.” A summary of the responder’s relevant experience representing public schools A writing sample An assurance that the responder meets the RFP’s qualifications References including current or past clients
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Behavioral Interventions Committee. This committee develops and monitors procedures for using behavioral interventions in accordance with Board policy 7:230, Misconduct by Students with Disabilities, and provides information and recommendations to the Board. At the Board President's discretion, the Parent-Teacher Advisory Committee shall perform the duties assigned to the Behavioral Interventions Committee. Nothing in this policy limits the authority of the Superintendent or designee to create and use committees that report to him or her or to other staff members. LEGAL REF.:5 REF.: 5 ILCS 120120/, Open Meetings Act. 105 ILCS 5/10-20.14 and 5/14-8.05. CROSS REF.:2:110 REF.: 2:110 (Qualifications, Term, and Duties of Board Officers), 2:200 (Types of Board of Education Meetings), 2:240 (Board Policy Development), 7:190 (Student Behavior), 7:230 (Misconduct by Students with Disabilities) ADOPTEDAdopted: March 19February 15, 2019 2023 The Board of Education may retain legal services with one or more attorneys or law firms to be the Board Attorney(s). The Board Attorney represents the Board in its capacity as the governing body for the School District. The Board Attorney serves on a retainer or other fee arrangement as determined in advance. The Board Attorney will provide services as described in the agreement for legal services or as memorialized by an engagement letter. The District will only pay for legal services that are provided in accordance with the agreement for legal services, as memorialized by an engagement letter, or that are otherwise authorized by this policy or a majority of the Board. The Superintendent, his or her designee, and Board President, are each authorized to confer with and/or seek the legal advice of the Board Attorney. The Board may also authorize a specific Board member to confer with the Board Attorney on its behalf. The Superintendent may authorize the Board Attorney to represent the District in any legal matter until the Board has an opportunity to be informed of and/or consider the matter. The Board retains the right to consult with or employ other attorneys and to terminate the service of any attorney. LEGAL REF.: Rule 1.7 (Conflict of Interest: Current Clients) and Rule 1.13 (Organization as Client) of the Ill. Rules of Professional Conduct adopted by the Ill. Supreme Court. CROSS REF.: 4:60 (Purchases and Contracts) Adopted: April 21May 20, 2020 The Board of Education selects and retains the Board Attorney(s). The Board may use this checklist for guidance when it selects and retains attorney(s) and/or law firms for legal services. This checklist is designed for the Board to use a request for proposal (RFP) process to seek outside attorneys/law firms. The Board may also select an attorney without using an RFP process and adapt this checklist. The Board may also adapt this checklist and use it for an application process, if the Board seeks an inhouse attorney. For more information, call the IASB Office of General Counsel; see its current phone numbers at ▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇/▇▇▇▇▇/#▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
1. Review Board policy 2:160, Board Attorney. Note: Critically analyze whether the District’s legal needs are best served by in-house attorney(s) or outside attorney(s)/law firms. Many districts use a combination of these services. Many districts also use multiple attorney(s)/law firms for their specialties, e.g., different law firms for bond counsel, special education, or labor law. Some boards also approve a panel of attorneys and allow the administration to choose which attorney to use.
2. Consider the following factors to analyze the type(s) of legal services needed for the District including, but are not limited to: District’s size; Any past and current experiences with legal matters; Complexity of the District’s legal needs; Availability of expertise; and Cost of outside fees compared to internal staff expenses for an in-house arrangement.
1. Review policy 4:60, Purchases and Contracts. Note: While State law exempts hiring an attorney from bidding requirements (105 ILCS 10-20.21(a)), the Board may want to review its procurement processes and align procurement for legal services to its non-bidding-related standards for purchases, e.g., avoiding favoritism, staying within the District’s budget, etc.
2. Develop the list of qualifications. The major qualifications include, but are not limited to: Licensed to practice law in Illinois and in good standing with the Ill. Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) (see checklist item Conduct a reference check and other background investigations, below) Member of the District’s assigned United States district court and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Substantive knowledge and experience in the legal areas matching District’s needs, e.g., bidding, civil rights, collective bargaining, education reform, employment law, Freedom of Information Act, Open Meetings Act, other records laws, special education, student rights, etc. Note: This list of knowledge and experience must be created by the District’s identified needs and may change from time to time. Experience in all aspects of contract, employment, and school law Experience that meets the District’s needs, including litigation experience in State and federal courts Membership in professional associations, such as, the Ill. Council of School Attorneys (ICSA) and education law sections of bar associations, etc. Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply professional responsibility rules Accessibility for the District’s identified needs, e.g., evening Board meetings, phone calls, etc. Ability to declare that representation of the District will be to the exclusion of all other clients having potential conflicts with the District’s interests When additional qualifications apply, list those qualifications for providing legal services. This may include specialties such as bond counsel, etc.
1. Insert the list of qualifications that the Board developed.
2. Include the following information: The deadline for responses to be submitted The location (address or email) where responses should be sent A statement that the Board is soliciting proposals from qualified lawyers and law firms to provide legal services to the School District Significant information about the District (see policy 1:30, School District Philosophy, for the District’s mission statement that is specific to the community’s goals) The scope of work, e.g., “The Board Attorney will provide legal advice concerning [typical duties, specific duties, excluded duties].” Qualifications Details about interviews and presentations
3. Specify what responders must include in their responses, such as the following: Cover letter, complete name, address, and legal structure (if the responder is a law firm) The individuals who prepared the response, including their titles If different from above, the identity of and directory information for the individuals who have authority to answer questions regarding the submitted proposal A proposed fee schedule, e.g., “Respondents may combine set fees and hourly fees. If hourly fees are proposed, please provide the minimum time increment for billing purposes. If a retainer agreement is proposed, please specifically describe options.” A summary of the responder’s relevant experience representing public schools A writing sample An assurance that the responder meets the RFP’s qualifications References including current or past clients
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Sources: School District Policy Manual
Behavioral Interventions Committee. This committee develops and monitors procedures for using behavioral interventions in accordance with Board policy 7:230, Misconduct by Students with Disabilities, and provides information and recommendations to the Board. At the Board President's discretion, the Parent-Teacher Advisory Committee shall perform the duties assigned to the Behavioral Interventions Committee. Nothing in this policy limits the authority of the Superintendent or designee to create and use committees that report to him or her them or to other staff members. LEGAL REF.:5 REF.: 5 ILCS 120120/, Open Meetings Act. 105 ILCS 5/10-20.14 and 5/14-8.05. CROSS REF.:2:110 REF.: 2:110 (Qualifications, Term, and Duties of Board Officers), 2:200 (Types of Board of Education Meetings), 2:240 (Board Policy Development), 7:190 (Student Behavior), 7:230 (Misconduct by Students with Disabilities) ADOPTEDPreviously Adopted: March 19January 17, 2019 2023 Adopted: July 9, 2024 The Board of Education may retain legal services with one or more attorneys or law firms to be the Board Attorney(s). The Board Attorney represents the Board in its capacity as the governing body for the School District. The Board Attorney serves on a retainer or other fee arrangement as determined in advance. The Board Attorney will provide services as described in the agreement for legal services or as memorialized by an engagement letter. The District will only pay for legal services that are provided in accordance with the agreement for legal services, as memorialized by an engagement letter, or that are otherwise authorized by this policy or a majority of the Board. The Superintendent, his or her designee, and Board President, are each authorized to confer with and/or seek the legal advice of the Board Attorney. The Board may also authorize a specific Board member to confer with the Board Attorney on its behalf. The Superintendent may authorize the Board Attorney to represent the District in any legal matter until the Board has an opportunity to be informed of and/or consider the matter. The Board of Education retains the right to consult with or employ other attorneys and to terminate the service of any attorney. LEGAL REF.: Rule 1.7 (Conflict of Interest: Current Clients) and Rule 1.13 (Organization as Client) of the Ill. Rules of Professional Conduct adopted by the Ill. Supreme Court. CROSS REF.: 4:60 (Purchases and Contracts) Previously Adopted: April 21May 5, 2020 The Board of Education selects and retains the Board Attorney(s). The Board may use this checklist for guidance when it selects and retains attorney(s) and/or law firms for legal services. This checklist is designed for the Board to use a request for proposal (RFP) process to seek outside attorneys/law firms. The Board may also select an attorney without using an RFP process and adapt this checklist. The Board may also adapt this checklist and use it for an application processAdopted: September 10, if the Board seeks an inhouse attorney. For more information, call the IASB Office of General Counsel; see its current phone numbers at ▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇/▇▇▇▇▇/#▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
1. Review Board policy 2:160, Board Attorney. Note: Critically analyze whether the District’s legal needs are best served by in-house attorney(s) or outside attorney(s)/law firms. Many districts use a combination of these services. Many districts also use multiple attorney(s)/law firms for their specialties, e.g., different law firms for bond counsel, special education, or labor law. Some boards also approve a panel of attorneys and allow the administration to choose which attorney to use.
2. Consider the following factors to analyze the type(s) of legal services needed for the District including, but are not limited to: District’s size; Any past and current experiences with legal matters; Complexity of the District’s legal needs; Availability of expertise; and Cost of outside fees compared to internal staff expenses for an in-house arrangement.
1. Review policy 4:60, Purchases and Contracts. Note: While State law exempts hiring an attorney from bidding requirements (105 ILCS 10-20.21(a)), the Board may want to review its procurement processes and align procurement for legal services to its non-bidding-related standards for purchases, e.g., avoiding favoritism, staying within the District’s budget, etc.
2. Develop the list of qualifications. The major qualifications include, but are not limited to: Licensed to practice law in Illinois and in good standing with the Ill. Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) (see checklist item Conduct a reference check and other background investigations, below) Member of the District’s assigned United States district court and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Substantive knowledge and experience in the legal areas matching District’s needs, e.g., bidding, civil rights, collective bargaining, education reform, employment law, Freedom of Information Act, Open Meetings Act, other records laws, special education, student rights, etc. Note: This list of knowledge and experience must be created by the District’s identified needs and may change from time to time. Experience in all aspects of contract, employment, and school law Experience that meets the District’s needs, including litigation experience in State and federal courts Membership in professional associations, such as, the Ill. Council of School Attorneys (ICSA) and education law sections of bar associations, etc. Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply professional responsibility rules Accessibility for the District’s identified needs, e.g., evening Board meetings, phone calls, etc. Ability to declare that representation of the District will be to the exclusion of all other clients having potential conflicts with the District’s interests When additional qualifications apply, list those qualifications for providing legal services. This may include specialties such as bond counsel, etc.
1. Insert the list of qualifications that the Board developed.
2. Include the following information: The deadline for responses to be submitted The location (address or email) where responses should be sent A statement that the Board is soliciting proposals from qualified lawyers and law firms to provide legal services to the School District Significant information about the District (see policy 1:30, School District Philosophy, for the District’s mission statement that is specific to the community’s goals) The scope of work, e.g., “The Board Attorney will provide legal advice concerning [typical duties, specific duties, excluded duties].” Qualifications Details about interviews and presentations
3. Specify what responders must include in their responses, such as the following: Cover letter, complete name, address, and legal structure (if the responder is a law firm) The individuals who prepared the response, including their titles If different from above, the identity of and directory information for the individuals who have authority to answer questions regarding the submitted proposal A proposed fee schedule, e.g., “Respondents may combine set fees and hourly fees. If hourly fees are proposed, please provide the minimum time increment for billing purposes. If a retainer agreement is proposed, please specifically describe options.” A summary of the responder’s relevant experience representing public schools A writing sample An assurance that the responder meets the RFP’s qualifications References including current or past clients2024
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Sources: School District Policies
Behavioral Interventions Committee. This committee committee, coordinated by the Executive Director of the Special Education Cooperative, develops and monitors procedures for using behavioral interventions in accordance with Board policy 7:230, Misconduct by Students with Disabilities, and provides information . Committee reports and recommendations are made to the Board. At the Board President's discretion, the Parent-Teacher Advisory Committee shall perform the duties assigned to the Behavioral Interventions Committeeupon its request. Nothing in this policy limits the authority of the Superintendent or designee to create and use committees that report to him or her or to other staff members. LEGAL REF.:5 REF.: 5 ILCS 120120/, Open Meetings Act. 105 ILCS 5/10-20.14 and 5/14-8.05. CROSS REF.:2:110 REF.: 2:110 (Qualifications, Term, and Duties of Board Officers), 2:200 (Types of Board of Education Meetings), 2:240 (Board Policy Development), 7:190 (Student Behavior), 7:230 (Misconduct by Students with Disabilities) ADOPTEDAdopted: March 19November 16, 2019 2022 The Board of Education may retain legal services with one or more attorneys or law firms to be the Board Attorney(s). The Board Attorney represents the School Board in its capacity as the governing body for the School District. The Board Attorney serves on a retainer or other fee arrangement as determined in advance. The Board Attorney will provide services as described in the agreement for legal services or as memorialized by an engagement letter. The District will only pay for legal services that are provided in accordance with the agreement for legal services, as memorialized by an engagement letter, or that are otherwise authorized by this policy or a majority of the Board. The Superintendent, his or her designee, and Board President, are each authorized to confer with and/or seek the legal advice of the Board Attorney. The Board may also authorize a specific Board member to confer with the Board Attorney on its behalf. The Superintendent may authorize the Board Attorney to represent the District in any legal matter until the Board has an opportunity to be informed of and/or consider the matter. The Board retains the right to consult with or employ other attorneys and to terminate the service of any attorney. LEGAL REF.: Rule 1.7 (Conflict of Interest: Current Clients) and Rule 1.13 (Organization as Client) of the Ill. Rules of Professional Conduct adopted by the Ill. Supreme Court. CROSS REF.: 4:60 (Purchases and Contracts) Adopted: April 2122, 2020 The Board of Education selects and retains the Board Attorney(s). The Board may use this checklist for guidance when it selects and retains attorney(s) and/or law firms for legal services. This checklist is designed for the Board to use a request for proposal (RFP) process to seek outside attorneys/law firms. The Board may also select an attorney without using an RFP process and adapt this checklist. The Board may also adapt this checklist and use it for an application process, if the Board seeks an inhouse attorney. For more information, call the IASB Office of General Counsel; see its current phone numbers at ▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇/▇▇▇▇▇/#▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
1. Review Board policy 2:160, Board Attorney. Note: Critically analyze whether the District’s legal needs are best served by in-house attorney(s) or outside attorney(s)/law firms. Many districts use a combination of these services. Many districts also use multiple attorney(s)/law firms for their specialties, e.g., different law firms for bond counsel, special education, or labor law. Some boards also approve a panel of attorneys and allow the administration to choose which attorney to use.
2. Consider the following factors to analyze the type(s) of legal services needed for the District including, but are not limited to: District’s size; Any past and current experiences with legal matters; Complexity of the District’s legal needs; Availability of expertise; and Cost of outside fees compared to internal staff expenses for an in-house arrangement.
1. Review policy 4:60, Purchases and Contracts. Note: While State law exempts hiring an attorney from bidding requirements (105 ILCS 10-20.21(a)), the Board may want to review its procurement processes and align procurement for legal services to its non-bidding-related standards for purchases, e.g., avoiding favoritism, staying within the District’s budget, etc.
2. Develop the list of qualifications. The major qualifications include, but are not limited to: Licensed to practice law in Illinois and in good standing with the Ill. Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) (see checklist item Conduct a reference check and other background investigations, below) Member of the District’s assigned United States district court and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Substantive knowledge and experience in the legal areas matching District’s needs, e.g., bidding, civil rights, collective bargaining, education reform, employment law, Freedom of Information Act, Open Meetings Act, other records laws, special education, student rights, etc. Note: This list of knowledge and experience must be created by the District’s identified needs and may change from time to time. Experience in all aspects of contract, employment, and school law Experience that meets the District’s needs, including litigation experience in State and federal courts Membership in professional associations, such as, the Ill. Council of School Attorneys (ICSA) and education law sections of bar associations, etc. Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply professional responsibility rules Accessibility for the District’s identified needs, e.g., evening Board meetings, phone calls, etc. Ability to declare that representation of the District will be to the exclusion of all other clients having potential conflicts with the District’s interests When additional qualifications apply, list those qualifications for providing legal services. This may include specialties such as bond counsel, etc.
1. Insert the list of qualifications that the Board developed.
2. Include the following information: The deadline for responses to be submitted The location (address or email) where responses should be sent A statement that the Board is soliciting proposals from qualified lawyers and law firms to provide legal services to the School District Significant information about the District (see policy 1:30, School District Philosophy, for the District’s mission statement that is specific to the community’s goals) The scope of work, e.g., “The Board Attorney will provide legal advice concerning [typical duties, specific duties, excluded duties].” Qualifications Details about interviews and presentations
3. Specify what responders must include in their responses, such as the following: Cover letter, complete name, address, and legal structure (if the responder is a law firm) The individuals who prepared the response, including their titles If different from above, the identity of and directory information for the individuals who have authority to answer questions regarding the submitted proposal A proposed fee schedule, e.g., “Respondents may combine set fees and hourly fees. If hourly fees are proposed, please provide the minimum time increment for billing purposes. If a retainer agreement is proposed, please specifically describe options.” A summary of the responder’s relevant experience representing public schools A writing sample An assurance that the responder meets the RFP’s qualifications References including current or past clients
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Behavioral Interventions Committee. This committee develops and monitors procedures for using behavioral interventions in accordance with Board policy 7:230, Misconduct by Students with Disabilities, and provides information and recommendations to the Board. At the Board President's discretion, the Parent-Teacher Advisory Committee shall perform the duties assigned to the Behavioral Interventions Committee. Nothing in this policy limits the authority of the Superintendent or designee to create and use committees that report to him or her or to other staff members. LEGAL REF.:5 ILCS 120. 105 ILCS 5/10-20.14 and 5/14-8.05. CROSS REF.:2:110 (Qualifications, Term, and Duties of Board Officers), 2:200 (Types of Board of Education Meetings), 2:240 (Board Policy Development), 7:190 (Student Behavior), 7:230 (Misconduct by Students with Disabilities) ADOPTED: March :November 19, 2019 2020 The Board of Education may retain legal services with one or more attorneys or law firms to be the Board Attorney(s). The Board Attorney represents the Board of Education in its capacity as the governing body for the School District. The Board Attorney serves on a retainer or other fee arrangement as determined in advance. The Board Attorney will provide services as described in the agreement for legal services or as memorialized by an engagement letter. The District will only pay for legal services that are provided in accordance with the agreement for legal services, as memorialized by an engagement letter, or that are otherwise authorized by this policy or a majority of the Board. The Superintendent, his or her designee, and Board President, are each authorized to confer with and/or seek the legal advice of the Board Attorney. The Board may also authorize a specific Board member to confer with the Board Attorney on its behalf. The Superintendent may authorize the Board Attorney to represent the District in any legal matter until the Board has an opportunity to be informed of and/or consider the matter. The Board retains the right to consult with or employ other attorneys and to terminate the service of any attorney. LEGAL REF.: Rule REF.:Rule 1.7 (Conflict of Interest: Current Clients) and Rule 1.13 (Organization as Client) of the Ill. Rules of Professional Conduct adopted by the Ill. Supreme Court. CROSS REF.: 4:60 REF.:4:60 (Purchases and Contracts) Adopted: April 21ADOPTED:November 19, 2020 The Board of Education selects and retains the Board Attorney(s). The Board may use this checklist for guidance when it selects and retains attorney(s) and/or law firms for legal services. This checklist is designed for the Board to use a request for proposal (RFP) process to seek outside attorneys/law firms. The Board may also select an attorney without using an RFP process and adapt this checklist. The Board may also adapt this checklist and use it for an application process, if the Board seeks an inhouse inÂhouse attorney. For more information, call the IASB Office of General Counsel; see its current phone numbers at ▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇/▇▇▇▇▇/#▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.
1. Review Board policy 2:160, Board Attorney. Note: Critically analyze whether the District’s 's legal needs are best served by in-house attorney(s) or outside attorney(s)/law firms. Many districts use a combination of these services. Many districts also use multiple attorney(s)/law firms for their specialties, e.g., different law firms for bond counsel, special education, or labor law. Some boards also approve a panel of attorneys and allow the administration to choose which attorney to use.
2. Consider the following factors to analyze the type(s) of legal services needed for the District including, but are not limited to: District’s 's size; Any past and current experiences with legal matters; Complexity of the District’s 's legal needs; Availability of expertise; and Cost of outside fees compared to internal staff expenses for an in-house arrangement.
1. Review policy 4:60, Purchases and Contracts. Note: While State law exempts hiring an attorney from bidding requirements (105 ILCS 10-20.21(a)), the Board may want to review its procurement processes and align procurement for legal services to its non-bidding-related standards for purchases, e.g., avoiding favoritism, staying within the District’s 's budget, etc.
2. Develop the list of qualifications. The major qualifications include, but are not limited to: Licensed to practice law in Illinois and in good standing with the Ill. Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) (see checklist item Conduct a reference check and other background investigations, below) Member of the District’s 's assigned United States district court and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Substantive knowledge and experience in the legal areas matching District’s 's needs, e.g., bidding, civil rights, collective bargaining, education reform, employment law, Freedom of Information Act, Open Meetings Act, other records laws, special education, student rights, etc. Note: This list of knowledge and experience must be created by the District’s 's identified needs and may change from time to time. Experience in all aspects of contract, employment, and school law Experience that meets the District’s 's needs, including litigation experience in State and federal courts Membership in professional associations, such as, the Ill. Council of School Attorneys (ICSA) and education law sections of bar associations, etc. Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply professional responsibility rules Accessibility for the District’s 's identified needs, e.g., evening Board meetings, phone calls, etc. Ability to declare that representation of the District will be to the exclusion of all other clients having potential conflicts with the District’s 's interests When additional qualifications apply, list those qualifications for providing legal services. This may include specialties such as bond counsel, etc.
1. Insert the list of qualifications that the Board developed.
2. Include the following information: The deadline for responses to be submitted The location (address or email) where responses should be sent A statement that the Board is soliciting proposals from qualified lawyers and law firms to provide legal services to the School District Significant information about the District (see policy 1:30, School District Philosophy, for the District’s 's mission statement that is specific to the community’s 's goals) The scope of work, e.g., “"The Board Attorney will provide legal advice concerning [typical duties, specific duties, excluded duties].” " Qualifications Details about interviews and presentations
3. Specify what responders must include in their responses, such as the following: Cover letter, complete name, address, and legal structure (if the responder is a law firm) The individuals who prepared the response, including their titles If different from above, the identity of and directory information for the individuals who have authority to answer questions regarding the submitted proposal A proposed fee schedule, e.g., “"Respondents may combine set fees and hourly fees. If hourly fees are proposed, please provide the minimum time increment for billing purposes. If a retainer agreement is proposed, please specifically describe options.” " A summary of the responder’s 's relevant experience representing public schools A writing sample An assurance that the responder meets the RFP’s 's qualifications References including current or past clients
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Sources: School District Policies