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More information has become available about the transition agreement between former Superintendent Brad Silvus, Marietta City Schools and the Marietta City Schools Board of Education, in which he resigned from his role as superintendent and was appointed an advisor.

Silvus, chairman of the Education Council Sam Tuten and treasurer Frant Antill signed the transition agreement on October 28, which states that Silvus has resigned from his position as superintendent and this is dependent on and in exchange for the board retaining him as an advisor until March 15 has taken service. 2025.

Silvus’ resignation took effect Monday when the Marietta City Schools Board of Education voted unanimously 4-1 during a board meeting to accept his resignation after a board meeting lasting more than 90 minutes. Board member Eric Reed voted against, according to the draft minutes of the meeting.

Silvus’ contract as superintendent would expire on July 31, 2025, under the transition agreement, and as a consultant he will receive the same pay and benefits as he received under his superintendent contract.

As an advisor, Silvus provides services that are “consistent with his skills, education and experience as a superintendent/school administrator as requested by the administrative team,” the transition agreement stated, and while he will not report to work in person every day, he will generally be available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. “via cell phone and email to respond within a reasonable time to reasonable work-related requests from the assistant superintendent, any interim superintendent, the superintendent (once someone is hired), and/or the treasurer” upon expiry of the agreement.

The transition agreement states that the agreement will not be subject to the Ohio Revised Code section or board policy regarding the suspension of administrator contracts “No RC 3319.16 proceeding shall be initiated regarding facts existing prior to the date of this agreement.”

Section 3319.16 of the Ohio Revised Code governs the termination of teacher contracts by a board of education only for good and just cause and sets forth the process by which a contract may be terminated, including a teacher’s right to demand a hearing on the termination a contract.

According to the transition agreement, Silvus may look for other work during the term of his consultancy firm.

The agreement stated that if he accepts another employment during the term of the agreement, the agreement will be mutually terminated on the day before he starts the other employment.

“Provided that, pursuant to this agreement, the Board will continue to provide Mr. Silvus with compensation equal to the difference between the compensation and benefits set forth in this contract with the Board and the compensation and benefits he receives from the other employment,” according to the transition agreement.

The board would also pay the difference between any insurance premium for the other employment that he did not have to pay under the transition agreement, the council said.

The agreement stated that Silvus would only receive the difference if the compensation and benefits of the other employment are lower than the compensation and benefits set out in the transition agreement.

The board will continue to provide Silvus with cell phone reimbursement, but not professional development reimbursement or mileage reimbursement, according to the transition agreement.

Silvus is obliged to inform the district treasurer within three days after the start of the other employment whether he will be given another employment and to provide timely information about the remuneration and benefits from other employment. If he does not do so, the agreement will be automatically terminated.

Once the agreement ends on March 15, 2025, or upon termination of the agreement, whichever occurs first, the board will pay Silvus for 20 days of accrued and unused vacation days by paying his daily wage for each day. said.

The transition agreement states that Silvus and the board indemnify each other against all known and unknown forms of actions, claims, demands, obligations, actions, costs, interest, expenses, claims for attorney’s fees and damages of any kind, regardless of whether they are based to negligence. , a tort, contract or other theory or remedy which Silvus may have based on facts existing before the date of the agreement or which the board may have based on any alleged act or omission of Silvus and at any time up to and including the date of the agreement.

“This general release of claims also applies to any right or claim arising under the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 19678, as amended (“ADEA”), Ohio age discrimination laws, and all other federal, state and local laws,” it said.

The agreement stated that nothing contained therein shall be construed as an admission of liability or fault by either party.

“Indeed, the board expressly denies any violation of law or contract and any allegations of illegal and/or improper conduct.” according to the agreement. “Furthermore, the parties agree that neither is guilty of anything relating to Mr. Silvus’ employment.”

Requests for a letter of resignation from Silvua, any document from the board to Silvus stating that they want him to become an advisor instead of the superintendent and any document from the board regarding how much Alison Woods will be paid as interim superintendent, have not been returned as of press time.

Tuten further commented on the selection of Woods as interim superintendent.

“(Alison) Woods stepped in as interim superintendent to support our district during this transition, and the board has full confidence in her ability to lead,” he said. “In addition to her role as Director of Student Services, (Ali) will be supported by a strong team consisting of (Marietta High School Interim Principal) Tim Fleming, (District State Testing Coordinator) Bernie Boice, building administrators and staff, all doing their best to provide a to ensure smooth operation. Transitions and changes can be tough, but I am so proud that we have such dedicated leaders throughout our district.

The next Board of Education meeting is November 25 at 6:00 PM at 111 Academy Drive, Marietta.