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Finance committee reviews one‑year renewals for two law firms; recommends moving agreements forward
Summary
The finance committee reviewed proposed one‑year renewals with Fox Rothschild and Sweet Stevens, noting a $5 hourly increase and the value of keeping periodic competitive review; committee members supported moving the agreements forward to be posted after legal review.
Doctor Gallagher summarized the district’s recommendation to continue one‑year agreements with Fox Rothschild (general counsel) and Sweet Stevens (special‑education counsel). Gallagher said the firms have served the district’s needs and described a $5 increase in hourly rates for the proposed one‑year renewals; he noted the district conducted a request for proposals in 2022 and periodically solicits competing bids.
Board members discussed balancing quality and cost and affirmed using one‑year terms to preserve flexibility. One member recommended occasional wider solicitations to ensure competitiveness; administration said the agreements and final legal language will be posted after approval because they are legal documents. The committee voted to move the items forward for board action.
