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Action Item
DATE: Tuesday, December 11, 2012
TO: School Board Members
FROM: MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS

Approve the Settlement of Jacqueline Wilson v. Hillsborough County School Board, according to the terms of the attached settlement agreement and authorize the Chair to execute the agreement.  The recommendation is based solely on costs of litigation which would far exceed the amount of proposed settlement.  There is no merit to the claim.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The School Board attorney recommends the settlement of the suit brought against the School Board by its former employee, resulting from a lawsuit filed by the former employee for perceived discrimination.  Pursuant to the settlement agreement the School Board will pay $3,000.00. The plaintiff will dismiss with prejudice all charges, complaints or appeals against the School Board and releases all claims.

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
All Strategic Objectives
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  Yes)
$3,000.00
EVALUATION
Not Applicable.
SUBMITTED BY:  School Board Attorney
    Thomas M. Gonzalez

  School Board Attorney
(813) 273-0050
    A 8.04
Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20121211_519 (Board Meeting) * Section A Item# 8.04