The Oklahoma City Public School Board of Education voted to cut ties with Superintendent Rob Neu at Monday night’s board meeting.
The separation agreement said, “Disagreements have transpired during [Neu’s] employment that have led parties to reconsider [Neu’s] continued employment with the district.”
Board members said they could not comment any further because it was a personnel matter. Bob Hammack was the only board member to vote against the agreement.
Neu will be on paid leave until the end of his contract on June 30th. The agreement also provides him with a sum of $75,000 on or before the separation date.
All inquiries into Neu’s performance as superintendent of the district will be referred to the Human Resources Department, and under the contract HR is only allowed to provide information to prospective employers regarding Neu’s date of employment, salary, and position.
The agreement states: “This Agreement is entered into by the parties to avoid the cost and expense of possible protracted litigation.”
Aurora Lora, the Associate Superintendent, will assume Neu’s duties until the end of the contract, at which point the district will begin a search for a new superintendent, or sign a longer contract with Lora. She has expressed interest in the job.
If Lora is hired as superintendent, she will be the 10th person to hold the position since 2000.
