Title: LR1 Renew Retainer of Dr. Randall Burks, Esquire

Recommendation:
I recommend the Board renew its retainer of Dr. Randall Burks, Esquire, as legal consultant in appellate practice, administrative law, regulatory compliance, and governance through December 31, 2006.

Description:

• The primary areas of service are listed in section 2 of the attached contract form. 
• As an independent contractor, the Consultant is paid a straight hourly fee for time worked and does not receive any benefits (e.g., health insurance, retirement contributions, sick leave, annual leave, the employer’s portion of FICA taxes, or any other employee benefits). 
• At the same $60/hour rate as all previous contracts since July 2002, there is a not-to-exceed limit of $120,000 for the 12-month period.

Financial Impact:
The financial impact to the District’s general fund budget is limited to a potential maximum of $120,000 for the calendar year.  The source of funds is the Legal Services Department budget.

For Additional Information, contact:
Gerald A. Williams, Esq. (williamsg@palmbeach.k12.fl.us)

Attachments (list):
December14-Contract-Burks-2006calendarYear.doc