Business
Action Item |
DATE: | Tuesday, August 11, 2015 |
TO: | School Board Members |
FROM: | Jeff Eakins, Superintendent |
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS | |
Approve the Legal Services Agreement Between The School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida and Attorneys LaKisha M. Kinsey-Sallis and Nathan J. Paulich (Business Division) | |
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | |
This contract is limited to legal services, counsel, consultation, and advice for Hillsborough County Public Schools Human Resources and Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Departments on legal matters involving general labor and employment and Exceptional Student Education law.
This agreement shall be effective August 11, 2015. The retention of the firm remains subject to the pleasure of the Superintendent, who may terminate the contract at any time with written notice. The attorneys are with the firm of Thompson, Sizemore, Gonzalez & Hearing, P.A. and are experts in their field. Florida Administrative Code 6A-1.012(11)(a) Purchasing Policies states: the requirement for requesting competitive solicitations for commodities or contractual services from three or more sources is hereby waived. The purchase by district school boards of professional services, which shall include, without limitation, artistic services; academic program reviews; lectures by individuals; auditing services not subject to Section 218.391, F.S.; legal services, including attorney, paralegal, expert witness, court reporting, appraisal, or mediator services. |
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STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES | |
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: Yes) | |
Rate is $250 per hour. | |
EVALUATION | |
In six months we will return to the Board with the expenditures incurred and a recommendation. | |
SUBMITTED BY: |
Gretchen Saunders | Alberto Vázquez, Ed.D. | |
Chief Business Officer (813) 272-4270 |
Chief of Staff (813) 272-4895 |
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A 6.16 | ||
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20150811_698 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 6.16 |