NON - NEGOTIABLE
TO - WELLS, PEYTON, GREENBERG & HUNT, LLP THE P 0 BOX 3708 ORDER BEAUMONT, TX 77704 OF
89900 BEAUMONT INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 3395 HARRISON AVENUE, BEAUMONT, TX 77706
Account Number Invoice Check Request ID Amount Disc Paid
199.41.6211.70.701.99.000 174020 54,362.78 54,362.78 634.81.6211.00.999.99.000 174020
BEAUMONT INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 3395 HARRISON AVENUE
BEAUMONT, TX 77706
PAY FIFTY FOUR THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SIXTY TWO DOLLARS AND 78 CENTS
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Atlanta, Dagen, County, Georgia 64-1278/611 GA
DATE
04/05/12
CHECK NUMBER
606683
VOID AFTER 90 DAYS
CHECK AMOUNT
****$54,362.78
Selected Position: null Role Name: Admin Assistant Chief Business Officer Fiscal Year 2012 Requestor. Thompson, Lana M Check Request ID: 174020
Vendor. Wells, Peyton, Greenberg & Hunt, Lip 89900
Remit To: P 0 BOX 3708; BEAUMONT, Texas 77704-3708
Invoice Number.
Requestor. 6657- Thompson, Lana M
Route Check: Send to Vendor
Need Separate Check?:
W-9 Status:
Subject to 1099-MISC:
Fiscal Year 2012
Category: Legal Services, Attorneys, lawyers
Supporting Documentation: Inter-Office Mail
Contract(s):
Needed By: 04-05-2012
Event Date: 04-04-2012
Justification: March 2012 Billing
Amount: 2015.00
Amount: 4250.75
Amount: 1300.06
Amount: 755.00
Amount: 60.00
Amount: 4711.34
Amount: 3920.00
Amount: 650.00
Amount: 250.00
Amount: 53.00
Amount: 270.00
Amount: 5100.00
Amount: 20814.63
Amount: 848.66
Amount: 2569,35
Amount: 50.00
Amount: 4053.95
Amount: 791.04
Amount: 1900.00
Total Check Request Amount: $54362.78
Description: Inv 128716 Retainer
Description: Inv 128718 Special Ed
Description: Inv 128719 Misc Litigation
Description: Inv 128721 Personnel
Description: Inv 128722 Contracts
Description: Inv 128723 Redistricing
Description: Inv 128724 Administration
Description: Inv 128725 Prevailing Wage Suit
Description: Inv 128726 US Gen Contract LLC
Description: Inv 128727 Milton, P
Description: Inv 128728 Clay, Earl III
Description: Inv. 128729 Board Governance
Description: Inv 128730 L&L Contractors
Description: Inv 128731 GADV Vs BISD/Morganti
Description: Inv 128732 Forges, Donna
Description: Inv 128733 Western Surety
Description: Inv 128734 Elliot, Garry
Description: Inv 128800 Superintendent Contract
Description: Inv 128720 Bond Issue
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Account: 634.81.6211.00.999.99.000 - 100.0%
LAW OFFICES OF Wells, Peyton, Greenberg & Hunt, L.L.P.
550 Fannin, Sixth Floor, Century Tower, 77701 P.O. Box 3708
Beaumont, Texas 77704-3708 (409) 838-2644
Facsimile: (409) 838-4713
April 1, 2012 Beaumont I.S.D. 3395 Harrison Beaumont, Texas 77706
File #: 100439-0 Inv #: 128716
RE: Retainer
DATE DESCRIPTION HOURS AMOUNT LAWYER
Total Fees:
0.50 100.00 MC
0.50 100.00 - NW--
0.75 150.00 NH
3.50 700.00 MC
0.25 50.00 MC
3.00 600.00 NH
300.00 MC
8.50 $2,000.00
Mar-01-12 Receipt and review of e-mails re: fence encroachments (x2)
Reviewed Lone Star Sport Agreement and phone conference with athletic director.
Mar-02-12 Research on background of sports entity and manager.
Mar-15-12 Preparation for and attend board meeting
Mar-26-12 E-mail district re: postings
Mar-30-12 Reviewed documents provided by the organization, started drafting the certificate of formation for filing with the Texas Secretary of State, drafterd e-mail correspondence to board of directors about need for name of resident agent
Apr-01-12 Per Retainer Agreement- MC
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100439-0 Invoice #: 128716
• DISBURSEMENTS
Messenger Service
Total Disbursements:
Total Charge for this Invoice: Previous Balance Previous Payments
April 1, 2012 Page 2
15.00
$15.00
$2,015.00 2,003.00 2,003.00
ATTORNEY HOURS RATE FEE
Melody Chappell 4.25 $200.00 $1,150.00
Nancy Hart 4.25 $200.00 $850.00
TOTAL BALANCE NOW DUE $2,015.00
LAW OFFICES OF
Wells, Peyton, Greenberg & Hunt, L.L.P. 550 Fannin, Sixth Floor, Century Tower, 77701
P.O. Box 3708 Beaumont, Texas 77704-3708
(409) 838-2644
Facsimile: (409) 838-4713
Beaumont I.S.D. 3395 Harrison Beaumont, Texas 77706
RE: Special Education
April 1, 2012
File #: 100439-82
Inv #: 128718
HOURS AMOUNT LAWYER
0.50 100.00 NH
0.50 100.00 NH
0.25 50.00 NH
0.25 50.00 NH
0.25 50.00 NH
0.25 50.00 NH
0.25 50.00 NH
DATE DESCRIPTION
Mar-02-12 Reviewed due process complaint for first child.
Reviewed due process complaint for second child.
Email correspondence with co-counsel about notice of procedural safeguards for 2012.
Phone conference with special ed department regarding need for January 2012 procedural safeguards.
Received and reviewed procedural safeguards to make sure the last page had the required information and emailed to co-counsel.
Receipt, review and response to parent's attorney regarding whether the district wants to waive resolution session and go forward with mediation.
Mar-07-12
Receipt and review of email from BISD regarding information needed by insurance carrier.
100439-82 Invoice #: 128718 April 1, 2012 Page 2
0.25 50.00 NH
0.25 50.00 NH
0.75 150.00 NH
1.75 350.00 NH
0.75 150.00 NH
0.25 50.00 NH
1.75 350.00 NH
1.00 250.00 BP
0.50 100.00 NH
0.25 50.00 NH
0.25 50.00 NH
0.25 50.00 NH
0.25 50.00 NH
0.25 50.00 NH
0.25 50.00 NH
2.00 400.00 NH
Gathered information for form and emailed back to BISD.
Mar-09-12 Receipt, review and response to email from co-counsel regarding request by parents for mediation.
Mar-12-12
Receipt and review of new due process complaint.
Receipt, review and response to seventeen emails from mediator, opposing counsel, and co-counsel regarding scheduling mediation
Mar-13-12
Receipt and review of scheduling order and correspondence from hearing officer.
Receipt and review of notice of appearance.
Receipt review and response to sixteen emails from mediator, co-counsel, opposing counsel regarding scheduling of mediation.
Mar-14-12
Attend scheduling conference relative to A---- case.
Pre hearing phone conference.
Receipt and review of correspondence and two revised scheduling orders.
Phone conference with Vincent Middle School regarding need for school records, need to talk to diagnostician and teacher.
Email correspondence to Special Ed supervisor regarding Need for special ed records.
Email correspondence to BISD regarding need to report to insurance carrier and ask to have Henslee Schwartz appointed as counsel.
Phone conference with Vincent Middle School principal regarding records request and information he may know about the student.
Receipt, review and response to two emails from co-counsel regarding records.
Mar-15-12 Receipt, review, and response to eleven emails from co-counsel and BISD person that handles
100439-82 Invoice #: 128718 April 1, 2012 Page 3
0.25 50.00 NH
0.25 45.00 NH
0.25 50.00 NH
0.25 50.00 NH
0.25 50.00 NH
5.00 1,000.00 NH
0.50 100.00 NH
0.25 50.00 NH
0.25 50.00 NH
0.25 50.00 NH
0.25 50.00 NH
0.25 50.00 NH
21.00 $4,245.00
insurance issues for coverage on due process complaints.
Mar-16-12 Receipt review and response to email from BISD person handling insurance carrier issues regarding need for another copy of due process complaint.
Mar-21-12 Reviewed response to due process complaint and prior written notice.
Mar-23-12 Receipt, review and response to email from co-counsel regarding issues with Chartis Insurance.
Mar-26-12 Receipt review and response to two emails from BISD insurance person regarding questions from Chartis
Mar-27-12 Receipt, review and response to email from co-counsel regarding records.
Mar-28-12 Attended mediation at BISD.
Receipt and review of several emails from co-counsel and opposing counsel regarding typo on settlement agreement and how to fix.
Mar-29-12 Phone conference with Student's teacher regarding student's work that needs to be produced.
Receipt and review of email regarding type on settlement agreement.
Receipt and review of correspondence from hearing officer and order of dismissal regarding first child.
Receipt and review of correspondence from hearing officer and order of dismissal regarding second child.
Receipt and review of corrected settlement agreement.
Total Fees:
DISBURSEMENTS
100439-82 Invoice #: 128718
Postage
Total Disbursements:
Total Charge for this Invoice: Previous Balance Previous Payments
April 1, 2012 Page 4
5.75
$5.75
$4,250.75 903.00 903.00
ATTORNEY HOURS RATE FEE
Bruce Partain 1.00 $250.00 $250.00
Nancy Hart 20.00 $200.00 $3,995.00
TOTAL BALANCE NOW DUE $4,250.75
LAW OFFICES OF
Wells, Peyton, Greenberg & Hunt, L.L.P. 550 Fannin, Sixth Floor, Century Tower, 77701
P.O. Box 3708 Beaumont, Texas 77704-3708
(409) 838-2644 Facsimile: (409) 838-4713
Beaumont I.S.D. 3395 Harrison Beaumont, Texas 77706
April 1, 2012
File #: 100439-83
Inv #: 128719
RE: Misc. Litigation
DATE DESCRIPTION HOURS AMOUNT LAWYER
Mar-01-12 Reviewed additional records produced by 1.50 300.00 NH BISD in response to subpoena duces tecum (Hawkins v. Carter lawsuit), redacted identifying student information.
Mar-06-12 Receipt and review of letter re: personnel investigation
0.25 50.00 MC
Mar-07-12 Receipt and review of coverage letters re: 0.50 100.00 MC Smith litigation and Arfeen (x2)
(Ralph Arline) Review correspondence from 0.50 90.00 SB Arline's counsel re: issues pertaining to the complaint and response to same; prepare correspondence to BISD re: documentation needed to respond to letter.
Mar-08-12 Examine letter from Karen Neild attorney to 0.25 60.00 TTH TEA.
(Ralph Arline) Discuss with Personnel office that only high school location has the required documents; prepare correspondence to high school principal re: documentation needed.
0.50 90.00 SB
Mar-09-12 Telephone conference with attorney re: 0.50 100.00 MC
100439-83 Invoice #: 128719
April 1, 2012 Page 2
per§onnel record request; receipt and review of letter re: intent to sue
Mar-12-12 Receipt and review of status report (Smith)
Mar-13-12 Receipt and review of notice of counsel and notice of claim
Mar-14-12 Prepare correspondence to District re: fourth request for documents from principal; receive and review same.
Mar-23-12 Final review of records produced per subpoena duces tecum for April Hawkins v. Sharon Carter litigation.
Total Fees:
DISBURSEMENTS
Photocopies
Total Disbursements:
0.25 50.00 MC
0.50 100.00 MC
0.50 90.00 SB
1.25 250.00 NH
6.50 $1,280.00
20.06
$20.06
Total Charge for this Invoice: $1,300.06 Previous Balance 4,109.10 Previous Payments 4,109.10
ATTORNEY HOURS RATE FEE
Melody Chappell 2.00 $200.00 $400.00
Tanner T. Hunt 0.25 $240.00 $60.00
Nancy Hart 2.75 $200.00 $550.00
Sarah Frasher 1.50 $180.00 $270.00
TOTAL BALANCE NOW DUE $1,300.06
LAW OFFICES OF
Wells, Peyton, Greenberg & Hunt, L.L.P. 550 Fannin, Sixth Floor, Century Tower, 77701
P.O. Box 3708 Beaumont, Texas 77704-3708
(409) 838-2644 Facsimile: (409) 838-4713
Beaumont I.S.D. April 1, 2012 3395 Harrison Beaumont, Texas 77706
File #: 100439-138
Inv #: 128721
RE: Personnel
DATE DESCRIPTION HOURS AMOUNT LAWYER
Mar-08-12 Telephone conference with Ms. Comeaux 0.25 50.00 MC
Telephone conference with administration re: 1.00 200.00 MC personnel issue; telephone conference with Chief; receipt and review of records for attorney request
(Childs) Receive and review correspondence 0.50 90.00 SB from District re: Childs; prepare correspondence to counsel re: Childs; follow-up conference call re: same.
Mar-09-12 (Childs)Prepare correspondence to District to 0.50 90.00 SB discuss with co-counsel on board agenda item as per co-counsel; receive and review correspondence from District re: same.
Mar-12-12 Telephone conference with Chief Duncan (x2); 0.50 100.00 MC telephone conference with employee attorney
Mar-14-12 Research the Education Code requirements for 1.25 225.00 SB non-renewal; prepare Notice of Proposed Non-renewal of Employee.
Total Fees: 4.00 $755.00
100439-138 Invoice #: 128721
April 1, 2012 Page 2
ATTORNEY
Total Charge for this Invoice:
Previous Balance
Previous Payments
$755.00 630.00
630.00
HOURS RATE FEE
Melody Chappell 1.75 $200.00 $350.00
Sarah Frasher 2.25 $180.00 $405.00
TOTAL BALANCE NOW DUE $755.00
LAW OFFICES OF
Wells, Peyton, Greenberg & Hunt, L.L.P. 550 Fannin, Sixth Floor, Century Tower, 77701
P.O. Box 3708 Beaumont, Texas 77704-3708
(409) 838-2644 Facsimile: (409) 838-4713
Beaumont I.S.D.
3395 Harrison Beaumont, Texas 77706
April 1, 2012
File #: 100439-146
Inv #: 128722
RE: Contracts
DATE DESCRIPTION HOURS AMOUNT LAWYER
Mar-12-12 Hazel & 7th Property: Review appraisal report, email message to Mr. Zingelmann sending appraisal report and asking if he was ready to negotiate offer with owner
0.25 60.00 PD
Total Fees: 0.25 $60.00
Total Charge for this Invoice: $60.00 Previous Balance 900.00 Previous Payments 900.00
ATTORNEY
HOURS RATE FEE
Phil Dunlap 0.25 $240.00 $60.00
TOTAL BALANCE NOW DUE
$60.00
LAW OFFICES OF
Wells, Peyton, Greenberg & Hunt, L.L.P. 550 Fannin, Sixth Floor, Century Tower, 77701
P.O. Box 3708 Beaumont, Texas 77704-3708
(409) 838-2644 Facsimile: (409) 838-4713
Beaumont I.S.D.
3395 Harrison Beaumont, Texas 77706
File #:
Inv #:
April 1, 2012
100439-147
128723
RE: Redistricting
DATE DESCRIPTION HOURS AMOUNT LAWYER
Mar-01-12 Revised memo on redistricting. 4.00 900.00 BW
Telephone conference with demographer; draft letter to district with update
0.50 100.00 MC
Mar-02-12 Made revisions to redistricting memo. 4.50 1,012.50 BW
Mar-05-12 Revisions to memo on Section 5 Submission and Redistricting.
4.60 1,035.00 BW
Mar-06-12 Revised memo regarding new election scheme and Section 5 Submission.
1.00 225.00 BW
Mar-19-12 Review DOJ research and review previous map scenarios; receipt and review of questions re: precinct changes
3.50 700.00 MC
Mar-29-12 Telephone conference with demographer; conference with demographer; prepare for and attend special meeting
3.50 700.00 MC
Total Fees: 21.60 $4,672.50
DISBURSEMENTS
100439-147 Invoice #: 128723
Overnight Courier
April 1, 2012 Page 2
38.84
Total Disbursements:
$38.84
Total Charge for this Invoice: Previous Balance Previous Payments
$4,711.34 17,622.13 17,622.13
ATTORNEY HOURS RATE FEE
Boyd Wells 14.10 $225.00 $3,172.50
Melody Chappell 7.50 $200.00 $1,500.00
TOTAL BALANCE NOW DUE $4,711.34
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LAW OFFICES OF
Wells, Peyton, Greenberg & Hunt, L.L.P. 550 Fannin, Sixth Floor, Century Tower, 77701
P.O. Box 3708 Beaumont, Texas 77704-3708
(409) 838-2644 Facsimile: (409) 838-4713
Beaumont I.S.D. 3395 Harrison Beaumont, Texas 77706
File #:
Inv #:
April 1, 2012
100439-167
128724
RE: ADMINISTRATION
DATE DESCRIPTION HOURS AMOUNT LAWYER
Mar-05-12 Telephone conference with Superintendent re: bond issue
0.25 50.00 MC
Mar-06-12 Telephone conference with administration re: 1.00 200.00 MC Lone Star Sport contract; telephone conference re: personal leave
Mar-08-12 Conference with Superintendent and administration staff
2.00 400.00 MC
Mar-09-12 Telephone conference with Ms. Comeaux re: personnel nonrenewal; conference with administration
2.00 400.00 MC
Mar-13-12 Conference with Superintendent 3.50 700.00 MC
Mar-14-12 Office conference with Superintendent; draft notice of proposed nonrenewal; telephone conference with President
4.00 800.00 MC
Mar-15-12 Telephone conference with administration (x2) 0.50 100.00 MC
Mar-16-12 Conference with administration re: miscellaneous litigation issues
3.00 600.00 MC
Mar-26-12 Telephone conference with Superintendent; 0.75 150.00 MC
100439-167 Invoice #: 128724
April 1, 2012 Page 2
telephone conference with business office; receipt and review of e-mail re: same; receipt and review of response from Attorney General on various e-mails
Mar-27-12 Receipt and review of e-mail re: FOIA request; 1.00 200.00 MC conference with Craig re: same
Mar-28-12 Receipt and review of e-mail re: FOIA request 0.25 50.00 MC from Craig
Receipt and review of Attorney General's 1.50 270.00 AH decision re: emails to and from Dr. Thomas and to and from Jessie Haynes; review documents and comments made by Attorney General; telephone conference with Jessie Haynes re: AG's decision; draft letter to Jessie Haynes re: same; draft letter to Jerry Jordan re: responsive documents covered by the Public Information Act; review and redact documents submitted to Jerry Jordan
Total Fees: 19.75 $3,920.00
Total Charge for this Invoice: $3,920.00 Previous Balance 1,250.00 Previous Payments 1,250.00
ATTORNEY HOURS RATE FEE
Melody Chappell 18.25 $200.00 $3,650.00
Ann Holland 1.50 $180.00 $270.00
TOTAL BALANCE NOW DUE $3,920.00
LAW OFFICES OF
Wells, Peyton, Greenberg & Hunt, L.L.P. 550 Fannin, Sixth Floor, Century Tower, 77701
P.O. Box 3708 Beaumont, Texas 77704-3708
(409) 838-2644 Facsimile: (409) 838-4713
Beaumont I.S.D.
3395 Harrison Beaumont, Texas 77706
April 1, 2012
File #: 100439-197
Inv #: 128725
RE: Prevailing Wage Suit
DATE DESCRIPTION HOURS AMOUNT LAWYER
Mar-20-12 Review Third Amended Petition, Motion to 1.25 250.00 SB Dismiss, and First Amended Motion to Withdraw in preparation of hearing on same.
Mar-21-12 Attend hearing on Motion to Withdraw and 2.00 400.00 SB Motions for Continuance; meeting with court clerk to reset trial date and Motion for Summary Judgment hearing date; prepare memo on hearing outcome; review court file and determine if further action is needed.
Total Fees: 3.25 $650.00
Total Charge for this Invoice: $650.00 Previous Balance 111.00
Previous Payments 111.00
ATTORNEY HOURS RATE FEE
Sarah Frasher 3.25 $180.00 $650.00
TOTAL BALANCE NOW DUE
$650.00