After the Denver school board filtered the contract language to the district’s general counsel, who answers to Superintendent Alex Marrero, the board of education is now considering a policy that would allow them to retain independent legal services.

The Denver Public Schools Board of Education is expected to vote on a first reading of the measure when it meets Thursday.

Most legal issues will be handled by the district’s general counsel, currently held by Aaron Thompson, who reports to Marrero.

“The General Counsel shall not represent the interests of the Board or the Superintendent in legal matters between the Superintendent and the Board, such as the annual evaluation or employment contract negotiations,” the proposed policy says.

“In such matters, the Superintendent may engage exte

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