Common use of Transportation Committee Clause in Contracts

Transportation Committee. Nothing in this policy limits the authority of the Superintendent or designee to create and use committees that report to him or her or to other staff members. LEGAL REF.:5 ILCS 120. 105 ILCS 5/10-20.14 and 5/14-8.05. CROSS REF.:2:110 (Qualifications, Term, and Duties of Board Officers), 2:200 (Types of Board of Education Meetings), 2:240 (Board Policy Development), 7:190 (Student Behavior), 7:230 (Misconduct by Students with Disabilities) ADOPTED:December 17, 2015 The Board of Education may enter into agreements for legal services with one or more attorneys or law firms to be the Board Attorney(s). The Board Attorney represents the School Board in its capacity as the governing body for the School District. The Board Attorney shall not represent another client if the representation involves a concurrent conflict of interest, unless permitted by the Ill. Rules of Professional Conduct adopted by the Ill. Supreme Court.The Board Attorney serves on a retainer or other fee arrangement as determined in advance. The Board Attorney will provide services as described in the agreement for legal services. The District will only pay for legal services that are provided in accordance with the agreement for legal services or are otherwise authorized by this policy or a majority of the Board. The Superintendent, his or her designee, and Board President, are each authorized to confer with and/or seek the legal advice of the Board Attorney. The Board may authorize a specific member to confer with legal counsel on its behalf. The Superintendent may authorize the Board Attorney to represent the District in any legal matter until the Board has an opportunity to consider the matter. The Board of Education retains the right to consult with or employ other attorneys and to terminate the service of any attorney. LEGAL REF.:Rule 1.7 (Conflict of Interest: Current Clients) and Rule 1.13 (Organization as Client) of the Ill. Rules of Professional Conduct adopted by the Ill. Supreme Court. CROSS REF.:4:60 (Purchases and Contracts) ADOPTED:October 15, 2015 The Board of Education selects and retains the Board Attorney(s). The Board may use this checklist for guidance when it selects and retains attorney(s) and/or law firms for legal services. This checklist is designed for the Board to use a request for proposal (RFP) process to seek outside attorneys/law firms, but it can be adapted for an application process, if the Board seeks an in house attorney. For more information, call the IASB Office of General Counsel; see its current phone numbers at xxx.xxxx.xxx/xxxxxx/xxxxx.xxx. 1. Review Board policy 2:160, Board Attorney. Note: Critically analyze whether the District's legal needs are best served by in-house attorney(s) or outside attorney(s)/law firms. Many districts use a combination of these services. Many districts also use multiple attorney(s)/law firms for their specialties, e.g., different law firms for bond counsel, special education, or labor law. This checklist is designed for the Board to use a request for proposal (RFP) process to seek outside attorney(s)/law firms, but it can be adapted for an application process, which would better fit if the Board seeks an in-house attorney. 2. Consider the following factors to analyze the type(s) of legal services needed for the District including, but are not limited to: District's size; Any past and current experiences with legal matters; Complexity of the District's legal needs; Availability of expertise; and Cost of outside fees compared to internal staff expenses for an in-house arrangement. 1. Review policy 4:60, Purchases and Contracts. Note: While State law exempts hiring an attorney from bidding requirements (105 ILCS 10- 20.21(a)), the Board may want to review its procurement processes and align contracts for legal services to its non-bidding-related standards for purchases, e.g., avoiding favoritism, staying within the District's budget, etc. 2. Develop the list of qualifications. The major qualifications include, but are not limited to: Licensed to practice law in Illinois and in good standing with the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) (see checklist item Conduct a reference check and other background investigations, below) Member of the District's assigned United States district court and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Substantive knowledge and experience in the legal areas matching District's needs, e.g., bidding, civil rights, collective bargaining, education reform, employment law, Freedom of Information Act, Open Meetings Act, other records laws, special education, student rights, etc. Note: This list of knowledge and experience must be created by the District's identified needs and may change from time to time. Experience in all aspects of contract, employment, and school law Experience that meets the District's needs, including litigation experience in State and federal courts Membership in professional associations, such as, the Illinois Council of School Attorneys (ICSA) and education law sections of bar associations, etc. Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply professional responsibility rules Accessibility for the District's identified needs, e.g., evening Board meetings, phone calls, etc. Ability to declare that representation of the District will be to the exclusion of all other clients having potential conflicts with the District's interests When additional qualifications apply, those list those qualifications for providing legal services. This may include specialties such as bond counsel, etc. 1. Insert the list of qualifications that the Board developed. 2. Include the following information: The deadline for responses to be submitted The location (address or email) where responses should be sent A statement that the Board is soliciting proposals from qualified lawyers and law firms to provide legal services to the School District Significant information about the District. See Board policy 1:30, School District Philosophy, for the District's mission statement that is specific to the community's goals. The scope of work, e.g., "The Board Attorney will provide legal advice concerning [typical duties, specific duties, excluded duties]." Qualifications Details about interviews and presentations 3. Specify what responders must include in their responses, such as the following: Cover letter, complete name, address, and legal structure (if the responder is a law firm) The individuals who prepared the response, including their titles If different from above, the identity of and directory information for the individuals who have authority to answer questions regarding the submitted proposal A proposed fee schedule, e.g., "Respondents may combine set fees and hourly fees. If hourly fees are proposed, please provide the minimum time increment for billing purposes. If a retainer agreement is proposed, please specifically describe options." A summary of the responder's relevant experience representing public schools A writing sample An assurance that the responder meets the RFP's qualifications References including current or past clients

Transportation Committee. Nothing in this policy limits policylimits the authority of authorityof the Superintendent or designee to create and use committees that report to him or her or to other staff members. LEGAL REF.:5 ILCS 120. 105 ILCS 5/10-20.14 and 5/14-8.05. CROSS REF.:2:110 (Qualifications, Term, and Duties of Board Officers), 2:200 (Types of Board of Education Meetings), 2:240 (Board Policy Development), 7:190 (Student Behavior), 7:230 (Misconduct by Students with Disabilities) ADOPTED:December 17, 2015 The Board of Education may enter mayenter into agreements for legal services with one or more attorneys or law firms to be the Board Attorney(s). The Board Attorney represents Attorneyrepresents the School Board in its capacity as capacityas the governing body for bodyfor the School District. The Board Attorney shall Attorneyshall not represent another client if the representation involves a concurrent conflict of interest, unless permitted by the bythe Ill. Rules of Professional Conduct adopted by the bythe Ill. Supreme Court.The Board Attorney serves Attorneyserves on a retainer or other fee arrangement as determined in advance. The Board Attorney will Attorneywill provide services as described in the agreement for legal services. The District will only pay for onlypayfor legal services that are provided in accordance with the agreement for legal services or are otherwise authorized by this policy or bythis policyor a majority of majorityof the Board. The Superintendent, his or her designee, and Board President, are each authorized to confer with and/or seek the legal advice of the Board Attorney. The Board may authorize mayauthorize a specific member to confer with legal counsel on its behalf. The Superintendent may authorize mayauthorize the Board Attorney to Attorneyto represent the District in any legal anylegal matter until the Board has an opportunity to opportunityto consider the matter. The Board of Education retains the right to consult with or employ other employother attorneys and to terminate the service of any attorneyanyattorney. LEGAL REF.:Rule 1.7 (Conflict of Interest: Current Clients) and Rule 1.13 (Organization as Client) of the Ill. Rules of Professional Conduct adopted by the bythe Ill. Supreme Court. CROSS REF.:4:60 (Purchases and Contracts) ADOPTED:October 15, 2015 The Board of Education selects and retains the Board Attorney(s). The Board may use mayuse this checklist for guidance when it selects and retains attorney(s) and/or law firms for legal services. This checklist is designed for the Board to use a request for proposal (RFP) process to seek outside attorneys/law firms, but it can be adapted for an application process, if the Board seeks an in house attorney. For more information, call the IASB Office of General Counsel; see its current phone numbers at xxx.xxxx.xxx/xxxxxx/xxxxx.xxx. Determine what type of legal services the District needs. 1. Review Board policy 2:160, Board Attorney. Note: Critically analyze Criticallyanalyze whether the District's legal needs are best served by inbyin-house attorney(s) or outside attorney(s)/law firms. Many districts Manydistricts use a combination of these services. Many districts Manydistricts also use multiple attorney(s)/law firms for their specialties, e.g., different law firms for bond counsel, special education, or labor law. This checklist is designed for the Board to use a request for proposal (RFP) process to seek outside attorney(s)/law firms, but it can be adapted for an application process, which would better fit if the Board seeks an in-house attorney. 2. Consider the following factors to analyze the type(s) of legal services needed for the District including, but are not limited to: District's size; Any past Anypast and current experiences with legal matters; Complexity of Complexityof the District's legal needs; Availability of Availabilityof expertise; and Cost of outside fees compared to internal staff expenses for an in-house arrangement. Develop a list of qualifications necessary for providing quality legal services to the District. 1. Review policy 4:60, Purchases and Contracts. Note: While State law exempts hiring an attorney from attorneyfrom bidding requirements (105 ILCS 10- 10-20.21(a)), the Board may want maywant to review its procurement processes and align contracts for legal services to its non-bidding-related standards for purchases, e.g., avoiding favoritism, staying within the District's budget, etc. 2. Develop the list of qualifications. The major qualifications include, but are not limited to: Licensed to practice law in Illinois and in good standing with the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) (see checklist item Conduct a reference check and other background investigations, below) Member of the District's assigned United States district court and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Substantive knowledge and experience in the legal areas matching District's needs, e.g., bidding, civil rights, collective bargaining, education reform, employment law, Freedom of Information Act, Open Meetings Act, other records laws, special education, student rights, etc. Note: This list of knowledge and experience must be created by the bythe District's identified needs and may change maychange from time to time. Experience in all aspects of contract, employment, and school law Experience that meets the District's needs, including litigation experience in State and federal courts Membership in professional associations, such as, the Illinois Council of School Attorneys (ICSA) and education law sections of bar associations, etc. Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply professional responsibility rules Accessibility for applyprofessional responsibilityrules Accessibilityfor the District's identified needs, e.g., evening Board meetings, phone calls, etc. Ability to declare that representation of the District will be to the exclusion of all other clients having potential conflicts with the District's interests When additional qualifications apply, those list those qualifications for providing legal services. This may include mayinclude specialties such as bond counsel, etc. Develop the RFP. 1. Insert the list of qualifications that the Board developed. 2. Include the following information: The deadline for responses to be submitted The location (address or email) where responses should be sent A statement Astatement that the Board is soliciting proposals from qualified lawyers and law firms to provide legal services to the School District Significant information about the District. See Board policy 1:30, School District Philosophy, for the District's mission statement that is specific to the community's goals. The scope of work, e.g., "The Board Attorney will Attorneywill provide legal advice concerning [typical duties, specific duties, excluded duties]." Qualifications Details about interviews and presentations 3. Specify what responders must include in their responses, such as the following: Cover letter, complete name, address, and legal structure (if the responder is a law firm) The individuals who prepared the response, including their titles If different from above, the identity of and directory information for the individuals who have authority to answer questions regarding the submitted proposal A proposed fee schedule, e.g., "Respondents may combine set fees and hourly fees. If hourly fees are proposed, please provide the minimum time increment for billing purposes. If a retainer agreement is proposed, please specifically describe options." A summary of the responder's relevant experience representing public schools A writing sample An assurance that the responder meets the RFP's qualifications References including current or past clients

Transportation Committee. Nothing in this policy limits the authority of the Superintendent or designee to create and use committees that report to him or her or to other staff members. LEGAL REF.:5 ILCS 120. 105 ILCS 5/10-20.14 and 5/14-8.05. CROSS REF.:2:110 (Qualifications, Term, and Duties of Board Officers), 2:200 (Types of Board of Education Meetings), 2:240 (Board Policy Development), 7:190 (Student Behavior), 7:230 (Misconduct by Students with Disabilities) ADOPTED:December 17, 2015 The Board of Education may enter into agreements for retain legal services with one or more attorneys or law firms to be the Board Attorney(s). The Board Attorney represents the School Board in its capacity as the governing body for the School District. The Board Attorney shall not represent another client if the representation involves a concurrent conflict of interest, unless permitted by the Ill. Rules of Professional Conduct adopted by the Ill. Supreme Court.The Board Attorney serves on a retainer or other fee arrangement as determined in advance. The Board Attorney will provide services as described in the agreement for legal servicesservices or as memorialized by an engagement letter. The District will only pay for legal services that are provided in accordance with the agreement for legal services services, as memorialized by an engagement letter, or that are otherwise authorized by this policy or a majority of the Board. The Superintendent, his or her designee, and Board President, are each authorized to confer with and/or seek the legal advice of the Board Attorney. The Board may also authorize a specific Board member to confer with legal counsel the Board Attorney on its behalf. The Superintendent may authorize the Board Attorney to represent the District in any legal matter until the Board has an opportunity to be informed of and/or consider the matter. The Board of Education retains the right to consult with or employ other attorneys and to terminate the service of any attorney. LEGAL REF.:Rule REF.: Rule 1.7 (Conflict of Interest: Current Clients) and Rule 1.13 (Organization as Client) of the Ill. Rules of Professional Conduct adopted by the Ill. Supreme Court. CROSS REF.:4:60 REF.: 4:60 (Purchases and Contracts) ADOPTED:October 15Adopted: May 18, 2015 2020 The Board of Education selects and retains the Board Attorney(s). The Board may use this checklist for guidance when it selects and retains attorney(s) and/or law firms for legal services. This checklist is designed for the Board to use a request for proposal (RFP) process to seek outside attorneys/law firms, but . The Board may also select an attorney without using an RFP process and adapt this checklist. The Board may also adapt this checklist and use it can be adapted for an application process, if the Board seeks an in house inhouse attorney. For more information, call the IASB Office of General Counsel; see its current phone numbers at xxx.xxxx.xxx/xxxxxx/xxxxx.xxxxxx.xxxx.xxx/xxxxx-xx/xxxxx/#xxxxxx-xxxxxxx-xxxxxxx. 1. Review Board policy 2:160, Board Attorney. Note: Critically analyze whether the District's ’s legal needs are best served by in-house attorney(s) or outside attorney(s)/law firms. Many districts use a combination of these services. Many districts also use multiple attorney(s)/law firms for their specialties, e.g., different law firms for bond counsel, special education, or labor law. This checklist is designed for Some boards also approve a panel of attorneys and allow the Board administration to use a request for proposal (RFP) process choose which attorney to seek outside attorney(s)/law firms, but it can be adapted for an application process, which would better fit if the Board seeks an in-house attorneyuse. 2. Consider the following factors to analyze the type(s) of legal services needed for the District including, but are not limited to: District's ’s size; Any past and current experiences with legal matters; Complexity of the District's ’s legal needs; Availability of expertise; and Cost of outside fees compared to internal staff expenses for an in-house arrangement. 1. Review policy 4:60, Purchases and Contracts. Note: While State law exempts hiring an attorney from bidding requirements (105 ILCS 10- 10-20.21(a)), the Board may want to review its procurement processes and align contracts procurement for legal services to its non-bidding-related standards for purchases, e.g., avoiding favoritism, staying within the District's ’s budget, etc. 2. Develop the list of qualifications. The major qualifications include, but are not limited to: Licensed to practice law in Illinois and in good standing with the Illinois Ill. Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) (see checklist item Conduct a reference check and other background investigations, below) Member of the District's ’s assigned United States district court and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Substantive knowledge and experience in the legal areas matching District's ’s needs, e.g., bidding, civil rights, collective bargaining, education reform, employment law, Freedom of Information Act, Open Meetings Act, other records laws, special education, student rights, etc. Note: This list of knowledge and experience must be created by the District's ’s identified needs and may change from time to time. Experience in all aspects of contract, employment, and school law Experience that meets the District's ’s needs, including litigation experience in State and federal courts Membership in professional associations, such as, the Illinois Ill. Council of School Attorneys (ICSA) and education law sections of bar associations, etc. Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply professional responsibility rules Accessibility for the District's ’s identified needs, e.g., evening Board meetings, phone calls, etc. Ability to declare that representation of the District will be to the exclusion of all other clients having potential conflicts with the District's ’s interests When additional qualifications apply, those list those qualifications for providing legal services. This may include specialties such as bond counsel, etc. 1. Insert the list of qualifications that the Board developed. 2. Include the following information: The deadline for responses to be submitted The location (address or email) where responses should be sent A statement that the Board is soliciting proposals from qualified lawyers and law firms to provide legal services to the School District Significant information about the District. See Board District (see policy 1:30, School District Philosophy, for the District's ’s mission statement that is specific to the community's ’s goals. ) The scope of work, e.g., "“The Board Attorney will provide legal advice concerning [typical duties, specific duties, excluded duties]." ” Qualifications Details about interviews and presentations 3. Specify what responders must include in their responses, such as the following: Cover letter, complete name, address, and legal structure (if the responder is a law firm) The individuals who prepared the response, including their titles If different from above, the identity of and directory information for the individuals who have authority to answer questions regarding the submitted proposal A proposed fee schedule, e.g., "“Respondents may combine set fees and hourly fees. If hourly fees are proposed, please provide the minimum time increment for billing purposes. If a retainer agreement is proposed, please specifically describe options." ” A summary of the responder's ’s relevant experience representing public schools A writing sample An assurance that the responder meets the RFP's ’s qualifications References including current or past clients