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Board approves small rate increases for outside legal counsel; retainers unchanged
Summary
The board approved modest hourly increases for outside counsel: Walsh Gallegos requested a small hourly increase with a $1,000-per-year retainer noted, and counsel Eloy (Elio/Eloyo) received an hourly increase with the same monthly retainer as last year; trustees approved both contract adjustments by motion.
The board reviewed and approved contract adjustments for outside legal counsel during the Sept. 15 meeting. Superintendent Dr. Richard Rivera reported Walsh Gallegos requested a modest hourly increase (from $2.65 to $2.75 per hour cited by staff) and that the retainer was $1,000 per year; the board moved to approve the adjustment.
A separate firm or counselor (identified in staff remarks as Eloy/Eloyso P.) requested an hourly increase from $200 to $250; the monthly retainer was unchanged at $3,500. Trustees discussed signature-page transparency and emphasized that contract approvals should reflect the board’s partnership. The motions to approve the contract adjustments passed by voice vote.
