Legal Services Contract Between Reed Union School District and Kingsley Bogard LLP for 2026-27
The official document
What the district published
This is the source material — exactly as released by RUSD. The plain English translation below is this site's version, written for community members who shouldn't need a budget degree to understand where their school dollars go.
Original PDF coming soon — check reedschools.org for the source document.
In plain English
What this document actually says
This is a legal services agreement between Reed Union School District and the law firm Kingsley Bogard LLP, effective July 1, 2026. The contract covers services including employee relations, special education, student matters, facilities, governance, Title IX investigations, and public records requests. Attorneys charge $300-415/hour for partners, $250-350/hour for associates, and $165-240/hour for paralegals. Bills are issued monthly in 1/10-hour increments with a 3/10-hour minimum per matter. A 2% monthly administrative charge covers operational expenses like legal research, copies, and phone calls. Either party can terminate the month-to-month agreement with written notice. Rates may increase each July 1.
What this means for your family
This contract ensures the district has legal representation for matters affecting schools and families, including special education services, student disciplinary issues, employee hiring and negotiations, and complaint investigations. The legal costs are paid from the district budget. The firm handles governance issues that impact district policies and operations affecting students and staff.
Summaries are AI-assisted and based on the original district document shown above. Nothing has been editorialized — interpretations are clearly labeled. This site is maintained by Lina Godfrey's campaign as a community resource.