Request for Proposals: Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education Attorney

Iredell-Statesville Schools Board of Education is requesting proposals from law firms and attorneys licensed to practice in North Carolina to serve as Board Attorney, with proposals due August 28, 2026. The Board requires extensive experience in North Carolina public education law and demonstrated expertise advising public school systems on governance, personnel, student matters, litigation, contracts, policy, compliance, and operational issues.

The scope encompasses board governance advisory services, employment and personnel law matters, student discipline and special education compliance, contract review and negotiation, litigation representation and management, policy development and review, and general operational legal counseling. Proposers must demonstrate familiarity with state and federal education regulations and a track record of providing legal services to comparable educational institutions.

The RFP emphasizes qualifications and experience in public education law as the primary selection criteria. The solicitation establishes specific response requirements and procedural guidelines for submission but does not identify an estimated contract value, contract term, incumbent counsel, or detailed evaluation weighting in the summary materials provided.