Sarasota County Schools
Agenda Item #35
Title
REIMBURSEMENT OF ATTORNEYS' FEES
Description
Section 1012.26 provides that the School Board shall provide for reimbursement of reasonable expenses for legal services for officers and employees who are charged with civil actions arising out of and in the course of the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities upon successful defense of the action. School Board member Jane Goodwin was sued seeking public records connected to her service as a Board member. That suit was dismissed. Ms. Goodwin was represented by the law firm of Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick which has billed her $4,742.50 for its services in defending her in the suit.
Recommendation
That the School Board authorize payment in the amount of $4,742.50 to the law firm of Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick as reimbursement of attorneys' fees incurred by School Board member Jane Goodwin in connection with her successful defense of a suit brought against her by Transparency for Florida, Inc.
Contact
HARDY
Financial Impact
$4,742.50