DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The December 14 meeting of the Douglas County School Board was a divisive one, once again, with actions and words appearing to drive a further wedge between trustees instead of their working together for the good of the community, students, and staff.
The surprise rejection of an agreement between the majority on the Douglas County School Board and Superintendent Keith Lewis after droves of supporters turned out on Friday leaves him with a decision to make. “I.
The costs for the first two months have totaled about $110,000, and if costs continue at the current pace, the district is set to exceed its annual budget for legal services in October just three months after hiring Gilbert.
As local school boards continue to be a hotbed for political battles and culture wars, the fight playing out on the Douglas County School Board has divided trustees and the superintendent, while bringing questions over state law, board policies and costly legal fees.
“A lawyer who has no expertise in a particular area can ethically take it on, so long as they put in the time and do the work to become competent in providing those services,” Edwards said.