The Lake Travis Independent School District Legal Services Department is provides daily legal advice to LTISD leadership; represents LTISD in legal matters; delivers legal trainings; and coordinates outside provision of legal services as needed. Specifically, the department provides oversight and counsel in the following areas:
Governance Matters: Open Meetings Act Public Information Act Board policy and administrative regulations Student and employee handbooks /Student Code of Conduct Grievances/appeals of decisions by leadership Legislative work and implementation
Employment Matters: Hiring (employment contracts) Employee misconduct Discipline, write ups, nonrenewal, termination Employee complaints that need legal attention Employment law compliance
Business Matters: Procurement process Vendor contracts Construction Acquisition and sale of real property Advertising agreements Affiliation agreements Memorandums of Understanding Consultant agreements Donation agreements Broadcast agreements
Student Matters: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Student rights issues First Amendment Discrimination, retaliation, harassment Bullying Misconduct/discipline Grievances Residency/enrollment/transfers Family law issues Students with disabilities Section 504 or IDEA Daily compliance ARD meetings TEA complaints and due process hearings Discrimination (Office of Civil Rights) Discipline