Chico & Nunes, P.C. serves as counsel in education law matters ranging from the resolution of administrative issues at local schools to the pursuit of major education reforms. Our attorneys have substantial experience serving in leadership and management roles at the Chicago Board of Education. Our expertise in education law is drawn from the practical experience and familiarity that our attorneys have in addressing a wide range of issues in education. We not only possess extensive knowledge of the legal needs of school districts, school boards, and educational institutions, but also understand and serve the needs of businesses serving those public bodies.

AREAS OF EXPERIENCE:

Educational Administration:

• Requirements, Interpretation and Application of Federal and State Statutes
• Counseling and Training Regarding Legal Issues
• Quality Management of Educational Services for Pre-K through Higher Education
• Oversight of Educational and Fiscal Operations Policy Development
• Contract Selection, Negotiation and Review
• Reform Initiatives
• Litigation, Hearings, Administrative Actions and Review
• Labor and Employment Matters
• Student Privacy Issues
• Underlying expectations public schools may bring to their evaluation of bids
• Restrictions on the appropriations and expenditure of public funds
• Issues presented by the participation of sureties

Education Financing:

• E-Rate
• Community Based Program Initiatives
• Education Funding
• School Construction Issues
• Charter Schools
• Public Private Partnerships (PPPs)
• School Bond Issues
• Language of bid documents and bidding
• Particular requirements regarding contract formation with public entities