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Legal office says two resolutions coming after Ajax mediation; board warned to limit public comment
Summary
Legal staff reported a mediation with Ajax on April 2 produced offers the district found unacceptable; counsel said staff will prepare two resolutions—to accept the latest offer or to initiate litigation—and reminded the board to be cautious in public comments if litigation begins.
A staff member reported to the Monroe County School Board that mediation with Ajax on April 2 lasted more than five hours, produced offers the district considered unacceptable, and left the parties continuing dialogue.
“I’ll prepare two resolutions. One resolution is to accept their last best offer…or to initiate litigation against Ajax,” the staff member said, describing the options staff will present to the board for formal action.
The staff member said Ajax returned with a new offer that was shared with board members and the superintendent on Friday; feedback from the board varied. The staff member noted that if the board chooses litigation, certain board discussions could be held in closed session and warned board members to be measured in public remarks because active litigation changes what the board can discuss publicly.
No formal vote was recorded on a resolution at this meeting; the staff member said the two resolutions will be prepared for future board action and asked whether board members had questions (none were raised at the time).
The board did not take action on the matter during the meeting; the staff member indicated the issue will return to the board with prepared resolutions for an action vote.
