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Danville board hires outside counsel to review finances, meetings and PTO use dating to 2021
Summary
The Danville CCSD 118 board unanimously approved hiring law firm Kiyan Uchek to review district financial practices since October 2021, potential Open Meetings Act issues before May 7, 2025, and alleged misuse of paid time off by administrative staff.
The Danville CCSD 118 Board of Education voted 6–0 to engage the law firm Kiyan Uchek to conduct a broad inquiry into several governance and personnel matters, including district financial practices dating to October 2021, potential Open Meetings Act concerns prior to May 7, 2025, and allegations of misuse or abuse of paid time off by administrative staff.
Board discussion framed the engagement as a transparency measure the newly seated board pledged to the community. The scope described by counsel and board members includes interviews of employees or agents, document review and a legal evaluation with recommendations; the board authorized the engagement to provide legal advice and to assess whether further action or litigation is warranted.
Cost and contracting: administration stated the firm’s hourly rates will be billed in standard increments; quoted ranges presented in the meeting included partner and associate hourly bands and paralegal rates. Trustees noted the district has a budget line for legal services and that the engagement would be governed by a written engagement letter and contract.
Why it matters: the inquiry covers multiple governance areas and could produce legal recommendations or lead to further actions. The board said transparency and follow‑through were central to the decision; trustees asked for clarity on scope and budget oversight as the work proceeds.
Next steps: administration will sign the engagement letter and the firm will begin document review and interviews as directed by the board. The board asked for periodic updates and indicated it expects to oversee the scope and costs through its regular budgeting and contracting procedures.
