Revised: November 26, 2012
Revised: November 13, 2013
Reviewed: July 18, 2018
BOARD CONSULTANTS
The Evansville Community School District Board of Education recognizes that in order to pursue its educational mission and to protect the public’s financial investment in the schools, the Board may engage qualified consultants to provide advice and services beyond the expertise of staff.
Before engaging any consultant, the Board may require submission of a written proposal. Proposals will detail: 1) objectives, 2) tasks to be performed, 3) procedures to be used, 4) target dates for completion of tasks, 5) method to be used to report results to the Board or deliver any product, and 6) cost breakdown.
The Board will routinely secure the services of the following:
ATTORNEY
The Board will appoint an attorney/legal firm for the District. The attorney/legal firm will act as legal counsel for the District on matters pertaining to the District. The Board will designate the District Administrator or designee to initiate legal service contacts when appropriate. An annual retainer fee for legal services may be paid by the Board. The Board may secure additional legal services, if necessary.
AUDITOR
The Board will have the annual audit of the books and affairs of the District made either by private auditors or Department of Public Instruction.
At the completion of an audit contract, the District Administrator or designee will recommend to the Board a firm to conduct the audit. The audit must be completed by December 1st following the close of the fiscal year. The auditing firm will file appropriate financial statements.
OTHER
In situations where knowledge and/or technical skills are needed that cannot be supplied by regular staff positions, technical and consultant assistance will be considered as an alternative for providing the desired service. The service to be provided will be carefully planned consistent with budget appropriations and related implementation procedures. The selection of consultant and technical resources will include criteria of background, professional standing in the field, knowledge, and quality of past performance as related to the requirements needed for the task to be performed.
All services provided in this manner will be evaluated during the progress and upon the completion of the assignment.
Legal Ref.: Section
120.10(14) Wisconsin Statutes (Powers of Annual Meeting)
120.13(9m) (School Board Powers)
120.14 (Audit of School District Accounts)
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