Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 6/19/2019 - 3:30 PM
Category: Consent Calendar
Type: Action
Subject: 11.68 BUSINESS: Legal Services Agreement With the Law Office of Megan Watt (funded through the General Fund and Various Other Funding Sources as appropriate, in the amount of $110 to $240 per hour)
Strategic Plan:
Enclosure
File Attachment:
Law Office of Megan Watt Retainer Agmt- PUHSD July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2021.pdf
Summary: The Perris Union High School District is requesting to again contract with the Law Office of Megan Watt for legal services. Megan Watt would continue to be one of the law firms utilized by the District, depending on the expertise and availability of the firm as legal matters arise. Megan Watt began serving the District in July 2018 in general Purchasing and Contracts related matters, and has provided high-quality legal support. The District would like to retain Megan Watt for a two (2) year term beginning on July 1, 2019 and ending on June 30, 2021. The hourly rate for services for 2019-20 and 2020-21 will range from $110 to $240 per hour and will be charged to various funding sources as appropriate, as follows:

- Facilities Funds
- Routine Restricted Maintenance
- General Fund for general matters, including Purchasing and Contracts
Funding: The cost for this item will be included in the 2019-20 operating budget funded through the General Fund and Various Other Funding Sources as appropriate.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the Legal Services Agreement with the Law Office of Megan Watt.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Candace Reines - Deputy Superintendent
Signed By:
Grant Bennett - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member David Nelissen Moved, Member Dr. Jose Luis Araux seconded to approve the Original motion 'It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the Legal Services Agreement with the Law Office of Megan Watt.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 4 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 4 - 0
   
Edward Garcia, Jr.     Yes
Anthony T. Stafford, Sr.     Yes
Dr. Jose Luis Araux     Yes
David Nelissen     Yes