C-27021 – Labor Counsel Services

This contract award provides legal counsel services to Columbia Public Schools across three functional areas: general education, special education, and labor relations. The district selected two law firms—Mickes O’Toole, LLC and Tueth, Keeney, Cooper, Mohan, & Jackstadt, P.C.—to supply hourly‑based legal assistance, with rates ranging from $150 to $295 per hour depending on attorney level. The agreement is structured as a multiple‑award, time‑and‑materials arrangement without a disclosed ceiling or performance period in the available excerpt. Key points include: • Services cover education‑law, special‑education compliance, and labor/employment matters. • Hourly rates are tiered by staff seniority (partner, associate, paralegal, etc.). • No specific contract term, budget, or contact information is provided in the excerpt.