Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Edison Township School District is seeking proposals for Legal Services from February 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023 as follows: General Counsel Services, Special Education Services, Labor Relations Services; General Council Services to be provided: 1. Provide legal research and/or advisory opinions as needed. 2. Review and/or draft all contracts, Inter-Local and Inter-Agency agreements. 3. Attend any and/or all meetings of the Board of Education as directed. 4. Be readily available for meetings with the President, representatives of the Board of Education or district administrators upon request. 5. Advise the Board of Education of changes in state and federal law and regulations, as well as court decisions, which will impact the district. 6. Review and advise for legal notices, resolutions, Board policies and matters of district governance. 7. Review and advise with matters including, but not limited to, procurement and execution of contracts and contract disputes solution. Special Education Counsel Services to be provided: 1. Review special education issues upon request and provide guidance to the Board and Administration. 2. Represent the district in mediation, upon request. 3. Representation of the district in all stages of mediation, including administrative law, commissioner, State Board and court proceedings until due process filed by parent/guardian. After which time, be available to consult with insurance appointed legal counsel. 4. Serve as the district’s liaison to the legal representatives/advocates of parents. 5. Review special education contracts upon request. 6. Any additional matters as directed by the Board of Education. Labor/Personnel Counsel Services to be provided: 1. Advise the Board in legal matters with respect to labor relations and personnel administration. 2. Review grievances with the administration and assist in writing administrative responses to the same. 3. Represent the Board in all arbitrations, administrative proceedings, court proceedings, etc. involving labor relations or personnel administration. 4. Advise the Board on employment, employee discipline, seniority, tenure and other personnel administration matters. 5. Advise on proposed contract language and bargaining proposals. 6. Develop possible salary guides in accordance with Board guidelines. 7. Prepare final contract documents upon settlement and ratification of tentative agreements.
