South Washington County schools assistant paid $5K upon leaving
By Christopher Magan, Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn. | |
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The existence of the complaint, and the fact that
Amidon and the district's two assistant superintendents,
Amidon received the payment in exchange for dropping any claims she might have against the district and giving up her right to sue.
Superintendent
Without mentioning the names or positions of those who are leaving, Jacobus said speculation about the "administrative transitions" could damage professional reputations.
He said that state law prohibits school districts from talking about personnel issues and that spring is the time of year when education professionals look for new opportunities, because their contracts usually run from
"We are in complete support of the changes that are taking place, and we have an amazingly bright future ahead of us in the
He praised teachers, students and the district's strategic plan.
"I am so excited on where we will be going and so optimistic about our continuing improvement," he said.
Jacobus is in his second year as superintendent.
In addition to the departures of three members of Jacobus' staff, long-time school board member
Gelbmann resigned before his colleagues on the board were to hold a closed session to discuss his absence from meetings.
The district has refused to release resignation letters from the three staff members, saying the letters include "personnel data" that is protected under the Minnesota Data Practices Act. The act requires government entities to give reasons for a separation agreement when more than
To see the Jacobus statement, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NGQIJkZZl8
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