Settlement Document delivered

Nov 10, 2008

Annette Griffin, is in receipt of, through her attorney, a
settlement setting out paid leave until December 31st.
Dr. Annette Griffin Arrested - Thursday This is an additional ~$45,000.00 in pay
Aug 21, 2008 Also, this is when they set out $100,000 in “settlement
payment”
Griffin Collie (AG Attorney Speaks)
Board Meeting Nov 25, 2008
Nov 13, 2008 "There are at least two sides to the story," he said. "When
Vote to take action to deliver Notice of Termination the time comes and the truth be known, the story
School Board Meeting of Annette Griffin is very different than those allegations."
Oct 30, 2008 A motion was made by Mr. Fisher either to add to the
More Legal Research - Monday
Consider all maters regarding the employment and leave December 4 work/study session or as appropriate have a DMN Article
Aug 25, 2008
Regular Board Meeting status of Annette Griffin special meeting on December 4, 2008, to include on the Dec 2, 2008
Oct 2, 2008 agenda the subject matter to consider all matters
Email from Annette Griffin to the Board Mr. Luna said he received a letter dated Nov. 28 from Dr.
Mr. Tepper directed District’s Counsel to review all regarding termination of the employment contract of
Aug 26, 2008 John Tepper says, “For the record, Dr. Annette Griffin is at Griffin's attorney, Griffin Collie, requesting a hearing.
pertinent facts and information and bring a complete set Annette T. Griffin. The motion was seconded by Ms.
a conference”
“I am so sorry about last Thursday night. Someone ran of options for the Board’s consideration. At no time was a Watten.
The TEA did not have that letter as required to file the
me off the road. The policeman picked me up and my direction to begin settlement given in public.
Also a motion to accept the superintendent’s evaluation appeal hearing
blackberry was out of juice. I could only make one call DMN Article Statement in the paper:
and that was to Allen. It was quite the night. Oct 15, 2008 Of course by this time all of this had already been done by “The board is taking our responsibility very seriously in
Legal Review Griffin signs her settlement agreement
the attorney (see bills). this matter and acting in the best interest of the
Oct 3, 2008 Carrollton-Farmers Branch superintendent taking leave of Dec 2, 2008
I had a full checkup and I am fine. I am just worried students,” John Tepper said. “We had to consider the sum
absence
about...... An intensive 4 hour review of Texas Open Meetings Act, A very ugly story total of everything we know. I’m sure you’d like to know Even though the TEA had not gotten the supposed appeal
public votes and exceptions all regarding the October 2nd Nov 4, 2008 everything we know, but we can’t tell you that.” Dr. Griffin signed the settlement agreement as required
Board Meeting First mention of termination by lawfirm on this day.
Luna prepares file for Personnel Meeting - Wednesday
Oct 22, 2008 review e-mails regarding meeting with Mr. Shor and Mr.
Aug 27, 2008 Notice to Griffin Collie
Collie; prepare file for meeting with Frank Shor and
Meeting with Tepper, Fisher, & Chaffin This is the first mention of the word “termination” Nov 14, 2008 TEA gets appeal request
Griffin Collie; prepare a rough draft resignation letter;
Superintendent Evaluation - Thursday Oct 6, 2008 Dec 3, 2008
prepare individual files for meeting with Mr. Shor and Mr. Law offices of Robert E Luna call attorney for Annette
Aug 28, 2008 Apparently Luna & Associates were at this meeting as District looks at what it will take to hire new chief New information about arrest of school superintendent Griffin to explain the board actions from the Board TEA gets a letter dated December 2nd requesting an
Collie. Meet with Frank Shor & Griffin W. Collie
they filed documents for it the next day. position Oct 24, 2008 Meeting the previous day. appeal hearing.
Regular School Board Meeting discussing “Superintendent (Attorney)
Board Meeting Board Meeting Oct 15, 2008
Evaluation” Dr. Griffin is currently on a voluntary long-term leave of
Sep 11, 2008 Sep 18, 2008
Bob Luna assigns legal research - Friday Investigation into Good Cause Law firm calls TASB and looks at legal research regarding absence from her position as superintendent; the district is Attorneys also began drafting a Notice of Termination Notice of Termination Board votes to accept resignation and settlement
Aug 22, 2008 Dr. Griffin is present Dr. Annette Griffin is present Dr. Annette Griffin is present Oct 9, 2008 posting of position. not saying whether it is linked to her arrest. letter 9 days before the board voted to terminate Nov 17, 2008 Dec 4, 2008

Annette Griffin
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