Legal Services Contract with Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost Law Firm
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 Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost LLP, effective July 1, 2025. The contract outlines how the district will pay for legal representation on an hourly basis, with rates ranging from $295-$420 per hour depending on attorney experience level. The firm will provide legal counsel, governance training, communications services, and other consulting support. Bills are due within 30 days with 1% monthly interest on late payments. The district can end the agreement at any time, and the law firm can withdraw with 10 days notice for good cause. The contract also covers costs like travel, consultants, and out-of-pocket expenses that the district will pay in addition to hourly fees.
What this means for your family
This contract authorizes spending district funds on legal services for issues like contracts, employment matters, governance, and compliance. Legal fees are a standard operating expense that comes from the district's general budget. The quality of legal counsel helps protect the district from costly litigation and ensures proper compliance with education laws that affect school operations and student services.
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.