File: BDG - SCHOOL ATTORNEY File: BDG - SCHOOL ATTORNEYIt will be the duty of the counsel for the BHRSD School Committee to advise the School Committee and the Superintendent on the specific legal problems submitted to him/her. He/she will attend meetings upon request and will be sufficiently familiar with School Committee policies, practices, and actions under these policies, and with requirements of the school law to enable him/her to offer the necessary legal advice.
A decision to seek legal advice or assistance on behalf of the District will be made by the School Committee. The Superintendent may also take such action at the direction of the School Committee.
Many types of legal assistance are routine and do not require specific School Committee approval or prior notice. However, when the Superintendent concludes that unusual types or amounts of professional legal service may be required, he/she will advise the School Committee and seek either initial or continuing authorization for such service.