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Board discusses possible termination of Honeywell law firm; no vote taken
Summary
A recommendation to terminate the district’s legal counsel (Honeywell Law Firm) was raised during additional appointments discussion; several board members and administrators urged caution and suggested researching alternatives or an RFP, with no immediate termination vote.
Board member Deb Spalding recommended terminating the district’s agreement with the Honeywell law firm under agenda item 10a. The suggestion prompted extended discussion: several members and administrators defended the firm’s institutional knowledge and suggested the board could solicit proposals or appoint additional firms rather than terminate immediately.
Administrators told the board that appointing multiple firms is permissible and that firms are billed only for hours used; others recommended evaluating new firms through a formal RFP and interviews. The board did not take an immediate vote to terminate the contract; members said they would consider the matter on a future agenda after further information and possible proposals are prepared.
