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Board hires special litigation/conflict counsel after split votes
Summary
The board approved a retainer for a special litigation/conflict law firm to represent the superintendent and the board; the motion passed with two recorded 'No' votes and the retainer will be made available if the appointment is approved.
The board considered agenda item 17 to appoint special litigation/conflict counsel (named in the agenda) to represent the superintendent and the board under a retainer agreement. Several public commenters had asked what the appointment covered and who would pay the cost; administration said the retainer would be made available if approved.
On roll call, the motion recorded two 'No' votes and the remainder in favor; the motion passed and the firm will be retained to provide conflict/special litigation counsel under terms to be provided to the board.
