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Board authorizes multiple law firms for discrete work; one member objects to scope
Summary
The Stow-Munroe Falls board voted 3–1 to authorize several outside law firms for specific legal needs. One board member said the list was excessive and raised conflict-of-interest concerns; administration said the firms provide distinct expertise and are not on retainer.
The Stow-Munroe Falls City School District Board of Education voted on Jan. 6, 2025, to authorize the district to use multiple outside law firms for particular legal matters, including bond counsel, special-education/discipline hearings, and litigation. The motion passed 3–1.
Board member Sheehan said listing five firms ‘‘seems excessive’’ and questioned whether naming firms in advance could hinder later litigation or create conflicts. "It just seems like it's…
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