It shall be the responsibility of the board to employ legal counsel on an “as needed” basis to assist the board and the administration in carrying out their duties with respect to the numerous legal issues confronting the school district. The board will appoint legal counsel at its annual meeting.
The superintendent shall have the authority to contact the school district’s legal counsel on behalf of the board when the superintendent believes it is necessary in the management of the school district. The board president, with the authority of the board, may contact and seek advice from the school district’s legal counsel. The school district’s legal counsel shall attend both regular and special school board meetings upon the request of the board or the superintendent.
It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to keep the board apprised of matters for which legal counsel was consulted, particularly if the legal services will involve unusual expense to the school district.
It shall be the responsibility of each board member to pay the fees, if any, of an attorney they visit regarding matters of the school district unless the board has authorized the board member to consult an attorney on the matter.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §279.37 (1991)
Cross Reference: 202.5 Individual Authority
Approved: 2-10-92
Reviewed: 7-10-23
Revised:
