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Board reappoints multiple law firms for 2025; one member records conflict abstention
Summary
The Lake Shore Board named several law firms as counsel of record for 2025; the motion passed with one abstention 'with conflict' from Amy Thomas‑August. Superintendent noted that an attorney, Ryan Fantuzzi, is leaving one of the listed firms.
The Lake Shore Board appointed the law firms Kirk, Huth, Lange & Badalamenti PLC, Thrun Law, Varnum, Reddering, Schmidt and Hewlett, and Collins & Blaha as counsel of record for the 2025 calendar year.
The motion, made by Elizabeth Munger and seconded by Wendy Tobias, passed with Amy Thomas‑August recorded as "Abstain (With Conflict)"; the recorded tally was Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 1, Abstain (With Conflict): 1. Superintendent Dr. DiPoino noted that "Ryan Fantuzzi is leaving Kirk, Huth, Lange & Badalamenti PLC," and that the district will rely on the other firms as needed. The board did not provide further detail on the nature of the conflict reported for the abstaining board member.
The appointment authorizes the superintendent to use the listed firms as appropriate for district legal matters during 2025.
