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Parent raises concerns about outside legal fees; district announces temporary contract with O'Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo
Summary
A parent told the Conroe ISD board Aug. 5 the district is spending taxpayer money on outside legal counsel; district administration said it had contracted temporarily with the law firm O'Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo and introduced partner Cara Belew to represent the district at board meetings while permanent general counsel is determined.
A parent raised concerns at the Aug. 5 Conroe Independent School District Board of Trustees meeting about the board's use of outside legal counsel and alleged high fees; district administration announced it had contracted temporarily with the law firm O'Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo to provide school-law services while the district determines its permanent general counsel arrangement.
During the public comment period Destiny Milton told trustees she had documentation showing the board spent $25,000 on outside legal representation for March, April and May and said the district was on track to spend more than…
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