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Meeting Date:
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8/25/2022 - 6:00 PM
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Category:
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General Counsel - Legal - Votes
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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11.4 Resolution of the Board of Education of the City of Newark
Authorizing Settlement of Litigation And Authorizing Disbursement of Funds In Accordance With Settlement
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Strategic Plans:
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Enclosure
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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WHEREAS, a legal action was filed again by parent, J.S. on behalf of her child, T.R., against the Newark Board of Education (“Board”) in the United States District Court, District of New Jersey, bearing the caption Board of Education of the City of Newark, County of Essex v. J.S. o/b/o T.R., Dkt. No.: 2:21-cv-20393 (SDW)(JRA); and
WHEREAS, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent and the Governance Committee of the Board, without admitting any lability, 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 in accordance with the terms of a Settlement Agreement (“Agreement”) discussed with the Governance Committee;
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Funding :
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Recommendation to the Board:
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby approves and authorizes the settlement in accordance with the terms set forth in the Agreement; authorizes the Board President to execute the Agreement on behalf of the Board; and authorizes the implementation of the Agreement, including the disbursement of funds, in accordance with its terms.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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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 Asia J. Norton Moved, Member Josephine Garcia seconded to approve the Original motion 'NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board hereby approves and authorizes the settlement in accordance with the terms set forth in the Agreement; authorizes the Board President to execute the Agreement on behalf of the Board; and authorizes the implementation of the Agreement, including the disbursement of funds, in accordance with its terms.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 8 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 8 - 0 | | | | | Josephine Garcia | Yes | | Flohisha Johnson | Yes | | Dawn Haynes | Yes | | Asia J. Norton | Yes | | A'Dorian Murray-Thomas | Yes | | Vereliz Santana | Yes | | Daniel Gonzalez | Yes | | Crystal Williams | Yes | |
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