1337 - Duties of the School Attorney
| Policy: Duties of the School Attorney | Policy Number: 1337 |
| Date of Original Policy: 07/10/2002 | Date Revision Adopted: 11/03/2021 |
| Reviewed by Policy Committee: 11/03/2021 | Date of Next Review: 09/16/2024 |
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Duties of the School Attorney
The Board of Education shall employ a primary School Attorney who shall be responsible to the Board of Education for guidance on all affairs which are of a legal nature, including but not limited to:
- Negotiation of all legal charges and processes for each bond issue and construction and/or reconstruction of new buildings
- Negotiation and review of all employment contracts
- Legal Counsel on matters referred to him/her to determine legality of procedure
- Matters related to “due process” hearings or procedures.