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Richland 1 approves contingency counsel for PowerSchool breach, hires teachers and appoints coordinator; board adopts consent items
Summary
On Feb. 25 the Richland 1 board retained contingency counsel for a PowerSchool data breach, approved hiring six teachers and appointed a coordinator of special projects; the consent agenda passed and the board adopted a change to future meeting start times.
The Richland 1 School District Board of Commissioners approved several administrative actions at its Feb. 25 meeting.
PowerSchool legal representation The board voted to retain attorney William Shunoff of the France Law Group on a contingency basis to pursue remedies related to the PowerSchool data breach. Dr. Richardson presented the recommendation; Commissioner Bishop moved the motion, seconded by Commissioner Devine. The board approved the contingency contract 5-1. The administration said the representation carries no cost to the district unless successful recovery occurs.
Hiring and appointments The administration recommended and the board approved hiring six teachers for the 2024–25 school…
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