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Mount Olive board invokes doctrine of necessity and approves settlement-related action amid public objections
Summary
The Mount Olive Township Board of Education on Jan. 6 voted to invoke the doctrine of necessity to consider a proposed settlement in litigation involving the district’s former superintendent, then approved the associated administrative action; the move drew public criticism over the use of district funds and calls for transparency.
The Mount Olive Township Board of Education on Jan. 6 invoked the doctrine of necessity so it could consider and vote on a proposed settlement related to litigation involving the district’s former superintendent, and later approved the administrative action on that matter.
Board attorney read a resolution invoking the doctrine of necessity that cited the School Ethics Act, advisory guidance from the New Jersey School Ethics Commission and the requirement that a board publicly state the reason for invoking the doctrine, post the resolution for 30 days, and provide a copy to the School Ethics Commission. The resolution was read at the public meeting and approved by roll call.
The resolution text, read aloud during the meeting, said the board sought to invoke the doctrine because multiple board members were identified…
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