Description
The Haddonfield Board of Education is seeking one firm to serve as its board solicitor, providing comprehensive legal services for the 2025‑26 school year and potentially extending into subsequent years. The scope includes general counsel duties (advisory, litigation, document drafting), labor‑relations and personnel negotiations, and special‑education legal representation. Proposals must be submitted in sealed paper format with an electronic PDF on a USB drive by the May 8, 2026 deadline; no electronic filings are accepted. The award will be made within 60 days of receipt, and the contract will initially run through June 30 2026, with possible renewals for FY 2026‑27 and FY 2027‑28 pending Board approval.
• Provide ongoing legal counsel, draft opinions, and represent the district in all judicial/administrative matters.
• Advise on collective‑bargaining, prepare contracts, and represent the Board in grievance hearings and arbitrations.
• Deliver special‑education legal support, including mediation, due‑process representation, and contract review.
• Respond to Board inquiries within 24 hours, attend meetings as requested, and conduct legal training for staff.
• Submit detailed experience, attorney biographies, numerous compliance certifications, and a fee proposal per the RFP’s extensive form requirements.