Item Coversheet

Santa Rosa County District Schools


Submitted By:Terry Harmon, School Board Attorney



Action Agenda

Title of Item:Authorization for Superintendent to Enter into Settlement Agreements
Description/Introduction:

The School Board is currently a defendant in three lawsuits filed in the Circuit Court in and for Santa Rosa County, Florida, First Judicial Circuit, Civil Division. The Superintendent has negotiated proposed settlement agreements for review and consideration by the School Board. These agreements are not effective unless approved by the School Board.

Redacted copies of the settlement agreements are available upon request in the Superintendent’s office.

Recommendation/Action Requested:

That the School Board authorize the Superintendent to enter into agreements to settle the following cases currently pending in the Circuit Court in and for Santa Rosa County, Florida, First Judicial Circuit, Civil Division:

  • Case No. 2021-CA-207
  • Case No. 2021-CA-208
  • Case No. 2021-CA-210


Financial Impact:
A-Funds required from School Board?Yes
B-Amount required
C-Grant/Project Synopsis attached?No
D-Date Grant/Project Reviewed/Approved by Accountant:


Legal Review
Does item require legal review?Yes
If Yes, Approval DateTerry Harmon, Board Attorney, Reviewed on April 1, 2022; Tony Hoffman, Outside Legal Counsel

REVIEWERS:
ReviewerActionDate
Pattullo, MelanieApproved4/1/2022 - 3:14 PM