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Board approves legal counsel roster and OSBA membership, joins Legal Assistance Fund

Brecksville-Broadview Heights City School District Board of Education · January 7, 2026
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Summary

The board approved a roster of law firms for 2026 representation, authorized use of OSBA and city law directors as needed, approved OSBA membership at $10,882 and participation in the OSBA Legal Assistance Fund at $250.

The board approved a list of law firms to represent the district during 2026, including Fisher & Phillips, Squire Patton Boggs, Weston Hurd, Gingo & Bair, Ennis Britton, The Riley Law Firm and Bricker Graydon, and allowed use of the Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) and the law directors for Brecksville and Broadview Heights as appropriate.

Board members also approved payment of OSBA membership for 2026 in the amount of $10,882 and authorized participation in the OSBA Legal Assistance Fund for $250. Motions on both items were made by Lisa Galek, seconded by Eva O'Mara, and carried 4-0 with one absence.