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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, November 19, 2013
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Approve the Settlement of Justin A. Fragnito v. School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida, Case No. 13-CA-013631 According to the Terms of the Attached Settlement Agreement and Authorize the Chair to Execute the Agreement.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The School Board attorney recommends the settlement of the suit brought against the School Board by a student who was declared ineligible to play sports during his senior year at Sickles High School.  Pursuant to the settlement agreement the School Board would agree to immediately reclassify the Plaintiff as being eligible for athletics for the 2013-2014 school year.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Motivate students to become responsible learners
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
EVALUATION
SUBMITTED BY:  Linda Fernandez
    Thomas M. Gonzalez

  General Counsel
(813) 273-0050
    A 9.01a
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20131119_603 (Reorganization/Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 9.01a