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Empowerment Academy Charter School Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes 2026-05-14

Board Approves 2026-27 Legal Services Contract

Principals: $295/hour; Other Attorneys: $273/hour; Paralegals: $120/hourEmpowerment Academy Charter SchoolJOHNSTON LAW FIRM LLCMay 14, 2026

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Description

Empowerment Academy Charter School approved a legal services agreement with Johnston Law Firm, LLC from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The contract sets hourly rates of $295 for principals, $273 for other attorneys, and $120 for paralegals, reflecting a 3% increase for non-principal staff.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

Principals: $295/hour; Other Attorneys: $273/hour; Paralegals: $120/hour

Vendor

JOHNSTON LAW FIRM LLC

Agency

Empowerment Academy Charter School, NJ

Contract Type

LEGAL

Document Date

May 14, 2026

Contract Term

July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027

Renewal Date

2027-06-30

Renewal Info

One-year legal services engagement for FY27 with adjusted hourly rates; renewal for subsequent years would require new board approval.

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