Legal Services.pdf

The document discusses the consideration and approval of a proposed panel of law firms to provide legal services for the Houston Independent School District (HISD) for the 2018-2019 period. The district issued a request for qualifications for legal services and received responses from 31 law firms across various legal categories. The use of a panel format allows the district to distribute business among multiple firms, ensuring diversified legal services and competitive rates. The superintendent recommends the approval of the panel of law firms attached to the agenda item, with the ability to engage other firms as needed. All law firms will be paid from the legal services general fund. The agenda item supports the district's goals and aligns with Core Initiative 5: Culture of Trust through Action. The document does not establish, modify, or delete board policy. The recommended action is for the Board of Education to authorize the superintendent to execute engagement letters with the approved panel of law firms and engage other firms as needed, effective March 9, 2018.