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Newberg School District to pay $135,000 to settle former superintendents lawsuit
Summary
The Newberg School District Board voted unanimously March 11 to settle a $2.5 million lawsuit filed by former superintendent Dr. Steven Phillips, approving a payment of $135,000; the district's insurer (PACE) will contribute $15,000 and cover attorneys' fees.
The Newberg School District Board of Directors approved a settlement March 11 resolving a $2,500,000 lawsuit brought by former superintendent Dr. Steven Phillips, the board announced at the meeting.
Board members voted unanimously to approve a March 3 settlement agreement under which the district will pay $135,000 and the district's insurer, PACE, will contribute $15,000 and cover attorneys' fees. The board read a prepared statement saying it still considers the termination of Dr. Phillips justified based on investigator findings but that settling is the most fiscally responsible option to…
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