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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA Landings Administrative Complex 1980 Landings Blvd. 3:00 P. M.

January 20, 2009 Board Meeting Agenda Item #9 Title APPROVAL OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST Description Attorney Robert Robinson of the Nelson Hesse law firm has in the past, and will likely, in the future, represent the School Board in certain proceedings such as student expulsions.  Mr. Robinson also serves as general counsel for the City of North Port.  The School Board and City of North Port are currently involved in litigation concerning non advalorem assessments made by the City of North Port on property owned by the School Board.  This litigation is unrelated to any matter in which Mr. Robinson has represented the School Board.  Approval of this agreement signifies the School Board is aware of, and waives, any potential conflict of interest and permits Mr. Robinson to represent the City of North Port in this action.  The agreement has been reviewed and approved by the School Board's general counsel. Recommendation That the Board approve the acknowledge and agreement regarding conflict of interest as presented. Contact WHITE & HARDY Financial Impact N/A Attachment:  Conflict Waiver (01-07-09) .pdf