Hillsborough County Public Schools Superintendent Office
Action Item

DATE: Tuesday, October 6, 2009
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent

SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve the Settlement of Winton-Spearman Versus The School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida and Authorize the Chair to Execute the Agreement

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

According to the terms of the “Settlement Agreement and General Release of All Claims,” the School Board attorney recommends the settlement of the suit brought against the School Board by its former employee, resulting from the reorganization of the Procurement Division. Pursuant to the settlement agreement the School Board will pay $30,000.00, an amount which is less than the estimated costs of further defense. The plaintiff will forgo employment with the School Board in the future and released all claims.

ANNUAL DISTRICT GOAL(S) AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S)

FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted: No)

N/A

EVALUATION

SUBMITTED BY:



Thomas Gonzalez
School Board Attorney
(813) 273-0050
A 8.02
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20091006_362 * Section A Item# 8.02