Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 6/16/2021 - 3:30 PM
Category: Consent Calendar
Type: Action
Subject: 11.31 BUSINESS: Legal Services Agreement With Best Best And Krieger LLP (funded through Special Education and Various other Funding Sources as appropriate, in the amount of $178 to $294 per hour)
Strategic Plan:
Enclosure
File Attachment:
Best Best & Krieger_21-22.pdf
Summary: The District is requesting to again contract with Best Best and Krieger LLP for legal services.  The services are intended to be used primarily by the Special Education Department, but other departments within the District may use the services as well.  Best Best and Krieger LLP has considerable experience working with school districts and can ensure that the District receives high-quality legal support.

The term of this Agreement shall be for five (5) years from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2026.  The hourly rate for services for 2021-22 will range from $178 to $294 per hour and will be charged to Special Ed or various other funding sources as appropriate if other departments choose to utilize these services.
Funding: The cost for this item will be included in the 2021-22 operating budget funded through Special Education and various other Funding Sources as appropriate.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the Legal Services Agreement with Best Best and Krieger LLP.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dawn Bray - Director - Purchasing
Signed By:
Candace Reines - Deputy Superintendent
Signed By:
Grant Bennett - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Dr. Randall Freeman Moved, Member David Nelissen seconded to approve the Original motion 'It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the Legal Services Agreement with Best Best and Krieger LLP.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 5 - 0
   
David Nelissen     Yes
Dr. Jose Luis Araux     Yes
Dr. Randall Freeman     Yes
Anthony T. Stafford, Sr.     Yes
Elizabeth Vallejo     Yes