RFP Legal Services

Asbury Park Board of Education seeks a qualified law firm or individual attorneys to serve as the district’s General Counsel and to provide comprehensive legal services covering general counsel matters, special‑education law, and labor/personnel issues for the remainder of FY 2025‑26 with options to extend through FY 2028. The contractor will be responsible for legal research, advisory opinions, contract drafting and review, representation in litigation and administrative proceedings, and timely responses to Board inquiries. The work includes attending Board meetings, providing written notices of regulatory changes, and delivering in‑service training as requested. • General Counsel services: contract review, policy advice, representation before state and municipal agencies, and legal opinions. • Special‑Education counsel: mediation, due‑process hearings, and contract review related to special‑education programs. • Labor/Personnel counsel: grievance handling, arbitration, employment law advice, and contract negotiation support. • Mandatory 24‑hour verbal response to inquiries, followed by written advice; attendance at meetings; and coordination with insurance counsel or other legal teams as needed. • Contract term: Base year May 1 2026 – Dec 31 2026 with two optional renewal years (2027‑28).