Policy 1337

THE ROLE OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
1337 DUTIES OF THE SCHOOL ATTORNEY


The Board will appoint a school attorney to provide legal counsel to the District. The school attorney's duties may include: 

a) Providing legal representation to the District in proceedings before courts and administrative agencies;
b) Providing legal opinions as requested by the Board or its agents, and consistent with any agreement between the District and the school attorney;
c) Providing counsel in matters related to due process hearings; and/or
d) Such other duties as are consistent with law and the scope of the school attorney's representation.



Adopted: 6/22/99
Revised: 9/6/22


Policy 1337