Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
3/27/2025 - 6:00 PM  
Category:
General Counsel - Legal - Votes  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
17.2 Resolution of the Board of Education of the City of Newark Approving Settlement of Litigation and Authorizing Its Implementation, Including Disbursement of Funds  
Strategic Plans:
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.
  
Enclosure:
 
File Attachment:
 
Summary:
WHEREAS a Complaint has been filed in the Superior Court of New Jersey, bearing Docket Number ESX-L-6059-21;
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;		  
Funding :
 
Recommendation to the Board
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
The Board hereby approves and authorizes settlement of the Complaint bearing Docket Number ESX-L-6059-21 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.		  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Pamela Luke - Executive Legal Assistant
Signed By:  
Brenda Liss - General Counsel
Signed By:  
Roger León - Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Daniel Gonzalez Moved, Member Josephine Garcia seconded to approve the Original motion 'NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
The Board hereby approves and authorizes settlement of the Complaint bearing Docket Number ESX-L-6059-21 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: 8 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 8 - 0
   
Josephine Garcia     Yes
Hasani Council     Yes
Vereliz Santana     Yes
Daniel Gonzalez     Yes
Crystal Williams     Yes
Allison K. James-Frison     Yes
Kanileah Anderson     Yes
Helena Vinhas     Yes