Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
2/21/2024 - 6:00 PM  
Category:
Consent Agenda  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
14.7 Review and Potential Approval of Amendment #1 for Legal Services with Dannis, Wolver and Kelly (DWK) Attorneys at Law  
LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
Goal 2:
High quality, culturally proficient, and responsive staff will provide engaging instruction respectful of all students' backgrounds to ensure they are college and career ready.
 
Policy:
 
Enclosure:
 
File Attachment:
Professional Services Agreement for Legal Services_DWK.pdf
Master Contract Amendment 1_DWK.pdf
 
Summary:
On January 18, 2023, the Board of Education approved the Letter of Engagement with Dannis, Wolver and Kelly (DWK) Attorneys at Law to have them be an available legal resource as needed for MDUSD.

The proposed amendment will allow for payment for additional legal work performed for MDUSD in the Fall of 2023, and for some potential upcoming work in the spring of 2024.
 
Funding:
Human Resources - Program 50500  
Fiscal Impact:
Increase of $20,000.00 would bring the contract total to $40,000.00  
Recommendation
Move to approve amendment #1 for legal services with Dannis, Wolver and Kelly (DWK) Attorneys at Law.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Emily Lopez - Senior Human Resources Specialist
Signed By:  
Dr. John Rubio - Chief Human Resources
Signed By:  
Dr. Adam Clark - Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Debra Mason Moved, Member Keisha Nzewi seconded to approve the Original motion 'Move to approve amendment #1 for legal services with Dannis, Wolver and Kelly (DWK) Attorneys at Law.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 5 - 0
   
Linda Mayo     Yes
Debra Mason     Yes
Cherise Khaund     Yes
Keisha Nzewi     Yes
Erin McFerrin     Yes