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Meeting Date:
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General Counsel - Legal - Votes |
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Subject:
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16.1 Resolution of the Board of Education of the City of Newark Authorizing Settlement of Litigation and Authorizing Its Implementation, Including Disbursement of Funds |
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Strategic Plans:
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Priority 1.1 1.1 Organize and align departments and resources to support district priorities, strategies, and initiatives. Priority 1.2 1.2 Adopt a sustainable fiscal strategy and operating budget that is aligned with the strategic plan and drives district priorities.
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Enclosure:
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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WHEREAS a Complaint has been filed in the United States Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Essex County, bearing the Docket Number ESX-L-1428-21;
WHEREAS the Board of Education (“Board”), through counsel, has denied the allegations in the Complaint;
WHEREAS, upon recommendation of the Superintendent and the Governance Committee of the Board, in order to avoid protracted and costly proceedings, the Board finds that it is in the best interest of the Board and the school district to resolve the matter by way of settlement; |
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Funding :
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Recommendation to the Board
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
The Board hereby approves and authorizes settlement of Pier Webb-Samuels et al. v. Newark Board of Education et al., in accordance with the terms recommended by the Superintendent and the Governance Committee of the Board, including the disbursement of funds, and the Board hereby authorizes the Board President to execute a settlement agreement on behalf of the Board, which shall include a general release of claims by the plaintiff and such other terms as may be recommended by General Counsel. |
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Approvals:
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Signed By: |
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Pamela Luke - Executive Legal Assistant |
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Signed By: |
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Brenda Liss - General Counsel |
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Signed By: |
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Roger León - Superintendent |
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Vote Results:
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| Original Motion | Member Josephine Garcia Moved, Member Daniel Gonzalez seconded to approve the Original motion 'NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
The Board hereby approves and authorizes settlement of Pier Webb-Samuels et al. v. Newark Board of Education et al., in accordance with the terms recommended by the Superintendent and the Governance Committee of the Board, including the disbursement of funds, and the Board hereby authorizes the Board President to execute a settlement agreement on behalf of the Board, which shall include a general release of claims by the plaintiff and such other terms as may be recommended by General Counsel.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 9 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 9 - 0 | | | | | Josephine Garcia | Yes | | Hasani Council | Yes | | Dawn Haynes | Yes | | Vereliz Santana | Yes | | Daniel Gonzalez | Yes | | Allison K. James-Frison | Yes | | Crystal Williams | Yes | | Kanileah Anderson | Yes | | Helena Vinhas | Yes | |
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