District 149

Ann Arbor, MI: (Jul-07-07) Former Dolton Elementary District 149 Superintendent Doris Hope-Jackson filed a federal lawsuit against the state, after the District 149 School Board placed Hope-Jackson on remediation after just about seven months on the job following her hiring in July 2002. In a settlement reached, the state agreed to pay Hope-Jackson a $165,000 cash buyout, to be given in three $40,000 payments and one $45,000 payment as compensation for allegations made and alleged damage to her. Hope-Jackson also received the remainder of her $120,000 annual salary through June 30, 2003, a title to a 2003 Mercedes-Benz, payment for 25 vacation days, attorneys' fees, and medical insurance coverage through June 30, 2004. Further, as part of the settlement agreement, she has been hired to run the Willow Run Community School District in Ann Arbor. Hope-Jackson, who is to receive a salary of $120,000, took over as superintendent in July 2007. [TIMES ONLINE: SUPERINTENDENT REMEDIATION]

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Published on Jul-10-07