Legal Department

School Board Attorney’s Message

The Legal Department is dedicated to providing high quality legal services to the School Board, Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent and District Administrators. Our experienced staff provide timely counsel on complying with federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations, and School Board Policies. Thank you for visiting our site.

MCPS Resources

• Jessica Lunsford Act
• MCPS Code of Student Conduct
• MCPS Public Records Request

Legal Resources

• Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Florida Division of Administrative Hearings
• Florida Government in the Sunshine Law
• Florida K-20 Education Code
• State Board of Education Rules

Contact Information

Jeremy T. Powers, School Board Attorney

Terri Brown, Paralegal

Kaysheila Welch, Confidential Secretary