Request For Proposals for Hyde County BOE Legal Services

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

Hyde County Schools

Dr. Melanie R Shaver

PO Box 217

Swan Quarter, NC 27885

Prepared By: Dr. Melanie R. Shaver

Date: 5/2/2023

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Working Title: BOE Legal Services

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: May 31, 2023

QUESTION SUBMISSION DEADLINE: May 29, 2023

Questions may be submitted in written form no later than 5:00 pm on May 31, 2023, to:

RFP Contact Name:	Dr. Melanie R. Shaver
Contact Address:	Superintendent PO Box 217 Swan Quarter, NC 27885

Email Address:	mshaver@hyde.k12.nc.us

INTRODUCTION

Hyde County Schools invites and welcomes proposals for their BOE attorney services. Please take the time to read and become familiar with the proposal requirements. All proposals submitted for consideration must be received by the time specified above under the "SUBMISSION DEADLINE."

PROJECT AND LOCATION

The Hyde County Board of Education seeks a firm or attorney to serve as School Board Attorney. The attorney designated by the hired firm to represent the Board of Education shall be well-versed in education law, particularly federal and state statutory and case law governing public education, civil service, human resources, and general municipal matters in North Carolina. In addition, the attorney should be able to provide a broad range of legal services and prepare legal documents required by the Board and the Superintendent in the day-to-day operations of Hyde County Schools.

The attorney or firm representing the Hyde County Board of Education will be expected to provide the following services:

• Attend Board business meetings as requested and assist in maintaining Closed Session

minutes;

• Attend Board work sessions as requested, including Closed Sessions of the Board;

• Provide advice and consultation with respect to issues relating to Open Meetings Law and Public Records Law;

• Consult as needed with the Board and Board Chairperson, as well as the Superintendent, in a timely manner about legal matters;

• Represent and negotiate on behalf of the Board in legal matters;

• Review all potential Board decisions and contractual agreements and make recommendations to the Board;

• Be available upon short notice to handle time-sensitive matters;

• At least annually provide training to the Board of Education and district leadership on procedural guidelines to conduct business and admonish and advise the Board when potential procedural violations appear imminent; and

• At all times, advocate for the Board of Education and Hyde County Schools.

Interested firms or attorneys should submit a resume and a proposal for the provision of legal services, including a prospectus containing specific services proposals, to:

Dr. Melanie R. Shaver

at mshaver@hyde.k12.nc.us

The Board of Education will review proposals and may request additional information and a presentation by the prospective attorney. The Hyde County Board of Education would like to retain legal services for July 1, 2023- June 30, 2028. If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Shaver at mshaver@hyde.k12.nc.us

Required for proposal:

- Resume and credentials of the core team and hourly rate associated with each member. The attending attorney must have at least two years of experience representing Boards of Education and, in Robert’s Rules;

- Document the firm’s ability to meet the standards outlined in this RFP and policy.

- Billing related to travel, administrative, and office expenses must be specifically addressed by the proposal and clarify how travel time will be billed.

- Retainer options are preferred and should be considered when responding.

- Proposals must be submitted by email.

- As supplemental information, please submit the rates requested below.

	Partner Rate	Associate Rate
Special Education:
Threatened Litigation:
Litigation:
Construction:
Real Estate:
Discipline / Students:
Board Meetings:
Board Consultation:
Contracts:
Superintendent Phone Call/Text Consultation:
Personnel:
Policies:
Training:
Other Legal Matters: