The College Of The Florida Keys Awards Legal Contract to Smith Hawks (June 2026)

The Board of Trustees authorized the Chair to engage the law firm Smith Hawks of Key West for limited legal representation related to the potential termination or negotiated separation of President Jonathan Gueverra, with fees and costs capped at $15,000 absent further board approval. The engagement covers advice on Board Rule 1.520, required notices, transition, and compliance matters.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

Not to exceed $15,000

Contract type

LEGAL

Renewal

Initial engagement for a limited purpose with a fee cap of $15,000; any additional fees would require further Board approval before extension or amendment.

Document type

Minutes

Source document

College of the Florida Keys Board of Trustees Minutes 2026-06-30

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approved

Town of Key West, KansasNAJan 21, 2025

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the legal contract by The College Of The Florida Keys?

Smith Hawks was awarded this legal contract by The College Of The Florida Keys, as recorded on June 30, 2026. The contract value is Not to exceed $15,000.

How much is the Smith Hawks contract with The College Of The Florida Keys worth?

The Smith Hawks contract with The College Of The Florida Keys is valued at Not to exceed $15,000, covering legal work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Legal contract, documented as a minutes record, structured as a not-to-exceed (ceiling) agreement.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in College of the Florida Keys Board of Trustees Minutes 2026-06-30 (Minutes), dated June 30, 2026 from The College Of The Florida Keys. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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