dekalb county superintendent draft contract
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PRELIMINARY DRAFT (SUBJECT TO BOARD APPROVAL)EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT BETWEEN DR. CHERYL L. H. ATKINSON
ANDDEKALB COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR 2011 2014
This Employment Contract (Contract) is made and entered into this _____ day of
August, 2011 (Effective Date), by and between DR. CHERYL L. H. ATKINSON
(SUPERINTENDENT or DR. ATKINSON) and the DEKALB COUNTY BOARD OF
EDUCATION (BOARD), the governing body of the DeKalb County School District
(District), a political subdivision of the State of Georgia (the BOARD and the
SUPERINTENDENT may be referred to collectively in this Contract as the PARTIES).
WHEREAS, the BOARD seeks to employ a Superintendent for DeKalb County School
District; and
WHEREAS, DR. ATKINSON seeks to be employed as Superintendent of DeKalb
County School District; and
WHEREAS, DR. ATKINSON has agreed to accept such employment pursuant to the
terms of this Contract; and
WHEREAS, the BOARD has caused this Contract to be approved at a public meeting in
the manner required by law;
NOW, THEREFORE, in exchange for the mutual promises contained herein and other
good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged,
the BOARD and the SUPERINTENDENT hereby agree as follows:
1. TERM OF EMPLOYMENT. The BOARD hereby employs the
SUPERINTENDENT, and the SUPERINTENDENT hereby accepts employment with the
BOARD, as Superintendent of Schools for the District, for a term of three (3) years,
commencing on September 15, 2011, and ending on September 14, 2014 (Initial Term). The
BOARD may, by specific action and with the consent of the SUPERINTENDENT, extend the
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above termination date of this Contract to the full extent permitted by state law. Any such
extension, which for purposes of this Contract or any amendment is defined as the Subsequent
Term, will be in writing and signed by the BOARD and the SUPERINTENDENT.
2. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
A. CERTIFICATION AND LEGAL REQUIREMENTS. The
SUPERINTENDENT shall hold and maintain a valid and appropriate certificate issued by the
Professional Standards Commission of the State of Georgia and shall otherwise meet all the
requirements for a Superintendent as set forth in O.C.G.A. 20-2-101 et. seq. and in any
applicable BOARD policy in existence on the Effective Date of this Contract, or adopted at any
time thereafter. In addition, the SUPERINTENDENT shall submit to a pre-employment
medical examination by a licensed physician selected by the BOARD, which is consistent with
the requirements for such pre-employment medical exams under the Americans with Disabilities
Act, 42 U.S.C. 12101, et. seq., as amended (ADA). The results of the examination shall be
shared with the BOARD in a narrative report from the examining physician certifying the
SUPERINTENDENTs ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position of
Superintendent of Schools for the District. Any specific test results will not be released to the
BOARD. To the extent DR. ATKINSON is found unable or unqualified to perform the duties
and responsibilities of the position of Superintendent of Schools for the District as a result of the
pre-employment medical exam, this Contract shall automatically be null and void, and neither
the BOARD norDR. ATKINSON will have any obligations to the other party hereunder.
B. DUTIES. The SUPERINTENDENT shall have charge of the
administration of the District under the direction of the BOARD. She shall be the Chief
Executive Officer of the BOARD; shall direct the teachers and other employees of the BOARD;
shall organize, reorganize and arrange the administrative and supervisory staff, including
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instruction and business affairs as best serves the District, subject to the approval of the
BOARD; shall select and assign all personnel, subject to the approval of the BOARD; shall from
time to time suggest policies, rules, and procedures deemed necessary for the well ordering of
the District; shall enforce the policies, rules, and regulations of the State Board of Education, the
State School Superintendent, and the BOARD; and shall perform such other duties as may be
required by the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia or as prescribed by the BOARD
from time to time. The BOARD, individually and collectively, shall promptly refer all
criticisms, complaints, and suggestions called to its attention to the SUPERINTENDENT for
study and recommendation. As provided by O.C.G.A. 20-2-109, Board Policy CE, and as
set forth herein, this is an agreement for the performance of professional services by the
SUPERINTENDENT, who shall not be assigned to any other position or have her duties
reassigned to others without her consent, subject to the terms and conditions of this Contract.
C. BOARD MEETINGS AND COMMITTEES. The
SUPERINTENDENT shall have the right to attend all meetings of the BOARD (except any
executive session at which the BOARD either formulates the SUPERINTENDENTS
evaluation or discusses the SUPERINTENDENT as a personnel matter), BOARD committees,
and citizen committees; shall serve as an ex-officio member of all BOARD committees; and
shall have the right to provide administrative recommendations on each item of business
considered by each of these groups.
D. OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES. The SUPERINTENDENT shall devote her
attention and energy to the business of the District. The SUPERINTENDENT shall not render,
directly or indirectly, services of a business, commercial or professional nature to any other
person or organization, whether for compensation or otherwise, without the prior written consent
of the BOARD. The SUPERINTENDENT, however, may devote up to ten (10) working days
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per year as a consultant to other school districts or educational agencies, engage in writing
activities and speaking engagements, and engage in other short-term activities of the
SUPERINTENDENTS choosing, in consultation with the BOARD. Any such activities that
will require the SUPERINTENDENT to devote more than three (3) working days in any month
shall require the prior consent of the BOARD. If the SUPERINTENDENT receives
compensation or an honorarium for such activities, she shall use vacation time for the activities.
In no case will the BOARD be responsible for any expenses attendant to the performance of
such outside activities.
3. PROFESSIONAL GROWTH OF SUPERINTENDENT.
A. PARTICIPATION IN PROFESSIONAL, EDUCATIONAL AND
LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS. In order to encourage the SUPERINTENDENTS continuing
professional growth, the BOARD shall permit a reasonable amount of release time for the
SUPERINTENDENT, as she deems appropriate in light of her responsibilities as
SUPERINTENDENT, to participate in:
(1) the operations, programs and other activities conducted or sponsored by local,
state and national school administrator and school board associations;
(2) seminars and courses offered by public or private educational institutions; and
(3) leadership, informational and other programs that would promote the
SUPERINTENDENTS professional growth or otherwise inure to the benefit of
the District.
Subject to BOARD approval in advance, the BOARD shall pay the reasonable and necessary
registration, travel and subsistence expenses incident to such participation.
B. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS. The BOARD shall pay one
hundred percent (100%) of the membership fees for the SUPERINTENDENTS membership in
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the American Association of School Administrators, the Georgia Association of School
Administrators, and such other professional groups that the SUPERINTENDENT deems
necessary for her professional growth, as permitted by state law and as approved by the BOARD
in the annual budget.
4. ANNUAL BASE SALARY. Commencing as of _________, 2011, the BOARD
shall pay the SUPERINTENDENT an annual base salary of two-hundred and seventy-five
thousand dollars ($275,000.00) for the term of this Contract. The SUPERINTENDENTS
annual base salary shall be paid in twelve (12) equal installments on the last day of the month for
services rendered during the month. At no time shall the SUPERINTENDENTS annual base
salary be reduced without her express consent.
5. BENEFITS.
A. STANDARD BENEFITS. The SUPERINTENDENT shall be entitled
to the standard package of benefits provided to other twelve-month certified administrative
District employees, including, but not limited to, medical dental, vision, life, long-term
disability, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; any other forms of insurance
protection provided to twelve-month certified administrative District employees; membership in
the TRS; paid and unpaid leave; vacation; and any other benefits made available to twelve-month
certified administrative District employees. Notwithstanding the above, the BOARD will
provide DR. ATKINSON with a one-time advance of thirty (30) vacation days, beginning on
__(insert effective date)__________, 2011. Unused sick days may be carried over from year to
year in the manner provided by Georgia law and Board policy. Carry-over of vacation days shall
be in accordance with Georgia law and Board policy, except that during this Contract, on
_____(insert one day before effective date)____ of 2012 and 2013, at the
SUPERINTENDENTS written request to the BOARD prior to December 1 of the stated years,
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the BOARD shall buy back up to ten (10) days of the SUPERINTENDENTS unused vacation
accrued through December 31 of the previous year, at the rate of annual base salary in effect as
of said December 31. The BOARD encourages the SUPERINTENDENT to use her vacation
days each year to refresh and reinvigorate herself.
B. LIFE INSURANCE. In addition to any life insurance coverage included in the
standard package of benefits provided to other twelve-month certified administrative District
employees, the BOARD shall pay to provide the SUPERINTENDENT with a term life
insurance policy in the amount of her annual base salary.
6. EXPENSES
A. ROUTINE EXPENSES. The BOARD shall pay the
SUPERINTENDENT an expense allotment of twenty-six hundred dollars ($2,600.00) per
month to cover routine expenses incurred in connection with her position, and the
SUPERINTENDENT shall not be required to submit reimbursement requests for such
expenses. In addition, the BOARD shall reimburse the SUPERINTENDENT for all other
reasonable expenses incurred in connection with the performance of her duties, as authorized by
BOARD policies and as permitted by State or Federal law.
B. OTHER EXPENSES. In lieu of furnishing DR. ATKINSON with an
automobile, gas for the automobile, maintenance on the automobile, reimbursement for mileage,
and insurance for the automobile, the BOARD will provide DR. ATKINSON with a travel
allowance in the amount of seven-hundred and fifty dollars ($750.00) per month. This travel
allowance will also compensate DR. ATKINSON for the use of her personal vehicle while
conducting District business, and as a result, DR. ATKINSON will not receive any additional
amounts for costs or expenses she incurs related to the use of her personal vehicle in connection
with her duties and responsibilities under this Contract. The BOARD shall also provide the
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SUPERINTENDENT with a PDA, home fax machine, office and home internet access, laptop
computer, and other electronic devices, of the BOARDS choosing, for effective modern
communication. All maintenance and other monthly or recurring charges for the electronic
equipment provided pursuant to this paragraph shall be at the expense of the BOARD, and all
such equipment shall remain the property of the BOARD.
C. TEMPORARY HOUSING, MOVING, AND RELOCATION
ALLOWANCE. Upon commencement of services, the SUPERINTENDENT shall be entitled
to receive an allowance for reasonable and necessary expenses incurred by her in connection
with her relocation of her residence to DeKalb County, where the SUPERINTENDENT must
live throughout her employment, including but not limited to, the cost of moving, packing and
unpacking, and storage costs and transportation expenses for her travel to her former residence in
Lorain, Ohio and return to DeKalb County. The SUPERINTENDENT will provide the
BOARD with two (2) credible bids from reputable, nationally certified movers, for a box-to-box
removal of all her possessions to her new residence in DeKalb County. The BOARD will then
provide the SUPERINTENDENT with a moving allowance equal to the average dollar value of
these two credible bids. The BOARD will also provide the SUPERINTENDENT with
reasonable, temporary housing in the District at a cost not to exceed two thousand dollars
($2,000.00) per month, for a period of up to six months (or less) upon being fully moved into a
permanent residence. Such reimbursements shall be made in a timely manner upon presentation
of invoices in a form acceptable to the District. The collective total of these reimbursements
paid to the SUPERINTENDENT pursuant to this paragraph shall not exceed twenty-six
thousand dollars ($26,000.00). The SUPERINTENDENT shall be responsible for all costs
incurred by her in excess of this amount.
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The payments pursuant to this paragraph shall be a one-time-only benefit and
shall not continue from year to year. Should the SUPERINTENDENT, for any reason (other
than death, or retirement due to permanent disability, or because of separation by mutual
agreement in accordance with Section 9A of this Contract) fail to complete the Initial Term, she
shall be responsible, at the option of the BOARD, for the repayment to the District of the pro
rata portion of the moving and relocation allowance provided for in this paragraph
(Reimbursable Moving Expenses). For purposes of calculating the Reimbursable Moving
Expenses, the pro rata amount shall be calculated by taking the total amount of the allowance
multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the total number of months left in the Initial
Term of this Contract and the denominator is 36.
7. PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY.
A. INSURANCE AND LIABILITY. The BOARD shall provide the
SUPERINTENDENT with insurance coverage or a contract of indemnity in the same amount as
is provided to members of the BOARD, insuring or indemnifying the SUPERINTENDENT
against damages arising out of the performance of her duties or in any way connected therewith,
whether based upon negligence, violation of contract rights, or violation of civil, constitutional,
common-law, or other statutory rights, whether state or federal. Where no insurance policy or
contract of indemnity exists, or in addition to such insurance policy or contract of indemnity, and
as part of the terms of employment of the SUPERINTENDENT, the BOARD shall undertake to
defend all civil actions brought or maintained against the SUPERINTENDENT, arising out of
the performance of her duties or in any way connected therewith, whether based upon
negligence, violation of contract rights, or violation of civil, constitutional, common-law, or
other statutory rights, whether state or federal, to the extent such defense costs are not covered by
the insurance policy or contract of indemnity, provided the BOARD determines that such actions
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have arisen out of the SUPERINTENDENTS lawful performance of her duties. Allowable
defense costs shall include, but not be limited to, attorneys fees, court costs, deposition costs,
witness fees and compensation, insurance deductible, and all other like costs, expenses, and fees.
With respect to criminal actions, whether they involve misdemeanor or felony charges, the
BOARD may, but is not required to, reimburse the SUPERINTENDENT for some or all of her
defense costs if the SUPERINTENDENT is acquitted or the charges are dropped. The BOARD
will have sole authority to select, direct, and control the attorneys and any consultants, experts or
other professionals retained in any insured or indemnified action as provided in this paragraph,
and to prosecute, defend, or settle any such action in any way the BOARD deems necessary and
appropriate, consistent with the BOARDS obligations herein. The obligations under this
paragraph shall not apply to: (a) any action brought by the BOARD against the
SUPERINTENDENT, or any action by the SUPERINTENDENT against the BOARD, the
District, or any individual member of the BOARD; (b) to any action based upon or attributable
to the SUPERINTENDENTS gaining any personal profit or advantage to which she is not
legally entitled; or (c) any action in which the SUPERINTENDENT is convicted of a
misdemeanor or felony. Nothing in this provision shall be construed as waiving any immunity
now or hereafter enjoyed by the BOARD or the SUPERINTENDENT. If the BOARD later
determines that the SUPERINTENDENT was not entitled to the indemnity provided in this
paragraph, the SUPERINTENDENT shall reimburse the BOARD, the District, or their
insurance provider, for all costs, expenses, and fees of any nature whatsoever incurred in
connection with such indemnity to which the SUPERINTENDENT was not entitled to receive.
B. LIMITATION. In no case shall the BOARD or individual members of
the BOARD be considered, or held liable, for indemnifying the SUPERINTENDENT beyond
the terms of this Contract.
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8. EVALUATION.
A. GOALS. On the first regularly scheduled 2012 business meeting of the
BOARD or some other mutually agreeable date each year during the term of this Contract, the
PARTIES shall meet to establish goals and objectives, which shall be among the criteria by
which the SUPERINTENDENT shall be evaluated for that school year. Said goals and
objectives shall be reduced to writing and provided to the SUPERINTENDENT.
The BOARD, with input from and the concurrence of the SUPERINTENDENT
shall establish goals, objectives and expectations of performance by the SUPERINTENDENT.
The goals, objectives and expectations shall address all facets of the SUPERINTENDENTS
responsibilities as provided for in BOARD Policy and this Contract.
B. EVALUATION PROCESS. At least once each fiscal year, the BOARD
and the SUPERINTENDENT shall meet in closed executive session for the purpose of
evaluating the SUPERINTENDENTS performance. The BOARDS evaluation and
assessment of the SUPERINTENDENT shall be in writing, pursuant to a mutually agreeable
evaluation format, and shall be reasonably related to the SUPERINTENDENTS duties and the
goals and objectives of the BOARD for the year in question. The evaluation format shall be
consistent with the requirements of state law. In the event of disagreement as to the evaluation
format, the BOARD shall specify the evaluation format, provided it is consistent with any
requirements of state law. Any evaluation format chosen shall include a requirement that the
BOARD meet in person with the SUPERINTENDENT to discuss the evaluation and shall
afford the SUPERINTENDENT the right to submit a written reaction or response to the
evaluation. This response shall become a permanent attachment to the SUPERINTENDENTS
personnel file. The SUPERINTENDENT shall be responsible for notifying the BOARD in
writing of the need to perform the aforementioned annual evaluation in sufficient time to permit
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the BOARD to assemble itself in order to properly carry out that responsibility. The evaluation
and assessment of the SUPERINTENDENT shall be related to the discharge of her duties as
SUPERINTENDENT and to the attainment of the goals, objectives and expectation of
performance for the SUPERINTENDENT for the year in question. The evaluation shall be
conducted in executive session at a regular or special meeting of the BOARD.
C. DEFICIENCIES. The BOARDS failure to provide written notice of
deficiencies or recommendations for improvement, or to implement a remedial or corrective
plan, shall not be a defense to any action involving termination of the SUPERINTENDENTS
contract.
9. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Contract, the SUPERINTENDENTS
employment under this Contract shall terminate upon the occurrence of any of the following:
A. MUTUAL AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES .
B. DEATH OF THE SUPERINTENDENT, provided that, if the
SUPERINTENDENT dies during the term of this Contract, the BOARD shall pay to her estate
her annual base salary through the end of the month in which her death occurs.
C. RETIREMENT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT .
D. DISABILITY OF THE SUPERINTENDENT . In the event the
SUPERINTENDENT is unable to perform the essential functions of her position because of a
disability, the BOARD shall make such accommodations that are reasonable, and the
SUPERINTENDENT will provide such cooperation and assistance in working with the
BOARD for the evaluation and determination of the reasonableness of any proposed
accommodations. The SUPERINTENDENTS and the BOARDS obligations in the foregoing
sentence will be governed by the ADA. If the SUPERINTENDENT remains unable to perform
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the essential functions of his position, either with or without reasonable accommodations, as
defined under the ADA, for an aggregate period of one hundred twenty (120) days within any
period of one hundred eighty (180) consecutive days during the term of this Contract, the
BOARD may terminate this Contract by written notice to the SUPERINTENDENT. All
obligations of the BOARD shall cease upon such termination. If a question exists concerning
the capacity of the SUPERINTENDENT to perform or resume her duties, the BOARD may
require the SUPERINTENDENT to submit to a medical examination, to be performed by a
doctor licensed to practice medicine in Georgia and board-certified in the relevant field of
medicine. The BOARD will select the doctor and the examination shall be done at the expense
of the BOARD. The physician shall limit his or her report to the issue of whether the
SUPERINTENDENT has a continuing disability that prevents her from performing the
essential functions of her position either with or without reasonable accommodations as defined
under the ADA. The SUPERINTENDENT hereby knowingly and voluntarily acknowledges
and agrees that she has no further substantive or procedural right regarding the termination of her
employment under this provision of the Contract. Nothing in this provision limits the
SUPERINTENDENTS ability to consult with her own medical personnel at her expense.
E. TERMINATION FOR THE BOARDS CONVENIENCE . The
BOARD, upon a three-fourths (3/4) vote of its members, may at its option unilaterally terminate
this Contract for its convenience by giving the SUPERINTENDENT a minimum of ninety (90)
days written notice of termination at any time. In the event of such termination, the BOARD
shall pay to the SUPERINTENDENT severance pay, either all of the aggregate salary she
would have earned under this Contract from the actual date of termination to the termination date
set forth in this Contract, or a sum equivalent to twelve (12) months of the annual base salary as
stated in Paragraph 4 of this Contract, whichever is less. In either event, any requirement for a
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hearing or meeting regarding the reasons for termination are hereby waived by the
SUPERINTENDENT.
F. TERMINATION FOR CAUSE . Termination for cause shall constitute
conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the District, including but not limited to, neglect of
duty, or breach of contract. Notice of termination for cause shall be given in writing and the
SUPERINTENDENT shall be entitled to appear before the BOARD to discuss such causes. If
the SUPERINTENDENT chooses to be accompanied by legal counsel at such meeting, if
allowed in closed, executive session under applicable law, she shall bear any costs therein
involved. Such meeting shall be conducted in closed, executive session unless specifically
prohibited by State law. The SUPERINTENDENT shall be provided a written decision
describing the results of the meeting.
10. SUPERINTENDENTS REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.
SUPERINTENDENT represents and warrants as follows: (a) that she is applying for licensure
and is qualified to serve as Superintendent of Schools for the District, and that she will obtain or
possess acceptable business or management experience as specified by the Professional
Standards Commission or the minimum valid certificate or a letter of eligibility for said
certificate required by the Professional Standards Commission, as well as all additionalcertificates, endorsements, qualifications, and additional training and other requirements that are
required by law, the Professional Standards Commission, the State Board of Education, or the
BOARD; (b) SUPERINTENDENT has never been convicted of any offense involving a felony,
misdemeanor, or any other offense involving moral turpitude (other than a minor traffic offense,
but including operating a motor vehicle or water craft under the influence of alcohol or a
controlled substance) under the federal or state laws of the United States, and any state, city,
county, or other political subdivision thereof, or any foreign country, and including any first
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offender or nolo contendere disposition; and (c) SUPERINTENDENT has never suffered
revocation of any educational, professional, or other license or certificate related to her
employment, profession, or other advanced degree or training, nor has she voluntarily
surrendered the same under any circumstances.
11. AMENDMENT. This Contract may be amended during its term by the mutual
written consent of the BOARD and the SUPERINTENDENT. Any such amendment shall be
in writing, shall be signed by both PARTIES, and shall be approved by official action of the
BOARD.
12. SAVINGS CLAUSE. If it is found that a specific term or provision of this
Contract is invalid, unenforceable or illegal under federal or state law, the remainder of the
Contract not affected by such a ruling shall remain in force, and the term or provision held to be
invalid, unenforceable or illegal shall be deemed not to be a part of this Contract, or to the extent
permitted by federal or state law, shall be modified to comply with such law.
13. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Contract constitutes the entire agreement
between the PARTIES with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior
agreements, understandings, offers and negotiations, oral or written.
14. ADVICE OF COUNSEL. The PARTIES represent and warrant to each other
that they have read this Contract, have consulted with their legal counsel regarding the Contract,
understand its effects, and enter into this Contract freely and voluntarily.
15. INTERPRETATION OF AGREEMENT. In the interpretation of this Contract,
there shall be no presumptions made on account of draftsmanship inasmuch as this Contract has
been negotiated, reviewed, and approved by all PARTIES and their counsel.
16. GOVERNING LAW. This Contract shall in all respects be governed, construed,
interpreted, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia, without regard to
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its choice of law principles, and any claim arising out of or related to this Contract shall be
brought in the state or federal courts for DeKalb County, Georgia.
17. COUNTERPARTS. This Contract may be executed in counterparts, each of
which shall be deemed to be an original, and all counterparts so executed shall constitute one
agreement binding upon all of the PARTIES hereto, notwithstanding that all of the PARTIES
are not signatories to the same counterpart. Signatures transmitted by facsimile or by electronic
mail shall be deemed originals.
18. DISPUTE RESOLUTION. In the event that the BOARD and
SUPERINTENDENT are unable to resolve disputes that arise out of the performance of the
SUPERINTENDENTS duties under this Contract, the PARTIES may submit such dispute to
non-binding mediation. The PARTIES agree to use a mediator from the American Arbitration
Association ("AAA") roster and split the costs of the mediation. In the event that the dispute is
not resolved by mediation, then all claims arising out of or relating to the contract shall be
subject to either binding arbitration or litigation.
(1) If the PARTIES mutually elect arbitration, the following will apply: the
arbitration shall be held in Atlanta, Georgia and shall be in accordance with the
Commercial Arbitration Rules of the AAA currently then in effect. The demand
for arbitration shall be in writing and filed with the AAA and shall be served on
the other party to the Contract. The agreement to arbitrate shall be specifically
enforceable under applicable law in any court having jurisdiction thereof.
(2) The award rendered by arbitrators shall be final, and judgment may be entered
upon it in accordance with applicable law in any court of competent jurisdiction.
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(3) If the PARTIES do not mutually agree to an arbitration, then the dispute shall be
resolved by litigation pursuant to Paragraph 16 of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the BOARD and the SUPERINTENDENT have duly
executed this Contract, as of the day and year first specified above.
SUPERINTENDENT
_________________________________Dr. Cheryl L.H. Atkinson
DEKALB COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
By: ______________________________Thomas E. Bowen
As: Chair
Attest: ______________________________H. Paul Womack
As: Vice Chair
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