The firm currently represents and acts as general counsel for more than 30 school districts throughout the state by providing proactive, informed and comprehensive legal services. The Haglund Law Firm responds to the unique and ever changing needs of the school districts which the firm is privileged to represent. The firm provides assistance for school districts and their constituents in the following areas:
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Real Estate, including construction issues and acquisitions
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Construction contract documents
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Special education and 504 issues
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Business matters and contract renewals and negotiations
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Student discipline
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Public Information Act and Open Meetings Act issues
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Administrative hearings
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Grievances
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Governance issues
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Staff, administration and board training (Mr. Haglund is certified by TEA to conduct board training)
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Local policy development
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Legal opinions
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Health and safety issues
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Litigation
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Intergovernmental agreements
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Professional Development and Appraisal System issues And intervention plans
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District boundary and annexation matters
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Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Justice and Family Education Rights and Privacy Act issues
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EEOC and TCOHR complaints and investigations