SEVIERANCJIE This Severance Agreement is made between Dr. Romain Dallemand Dallemand") and the Bibb County Board ol' lidueation (the '"Board"). on behalf oi' both the Board and the Bibh County School District (the "District"). as follows: Dr. Dallemand is presently employed as Superintendent oi' the District; Dr. Dallemand has agreed to olTer his voluntary resignation in exchange for a severance agreement. and for the additional consideration set forth herein; Dallemand and the Board together agree and desire that it is in the best interests of the District to have an orderly transition that allows for the Board l'rcsidcnt to call Dr. Dallemand. in their sole discretion, ilithe need arises; NOW, in consideration ol' the mutual premises herein contained and for valuable consideration. it is agreed as follows: I. Dr. Dallemand and the Board and District agree that his ollicial last day oliscrving as the Superintendent ol'the District shall be on the date oi' the execution of' this Agreement. llowever. Dr. Dallcmand shall be available to the Board President For any reasonably necessary transitional inlorrnation through and including. June 30. 2013. 2. In consideration ol' Dr. Dallemandks separation lirom the District. the Board and District shall make payable to "Romain Dallcmand" in one lump sum within twenty-[our (24) hours of execution ol' this Agreement. and transmitted by bank wire to an account designated by him, the amount Hundred and l"ifty Tliousand Dollars both as severance and also for his consultation as requested by the Board President or his successor. which sum shall be subject only to the customary state and federal tax withholdings. 3. Dr. Dallemand shall continue to report to work as Superintendent with his current full salary and benefits until such time as the Full lump sum amount stated in paragraph 2 is received by bank wire to his account. Alter Dr. Dalleinand receives said amount. Dr. Dallemand will no longer report to work. but will make himself available [or consultation at reasonable times and places through June 30. 20] 3. ifrcquested by the Board President or his successor. 4. Dr. Dallcmand shall be entitled to receive any and all: pension benelits that have accrued to him as of his receipt ot' the aforcstated lump sum; continuation of his family liealthimedical insurance benefits with premiums to be paid in full by the Board and District through .lune 30. 2013 and for one additional school year or until he obtains insurance through another employer. whichever occurs sooner: and his regular salary payment for the full month oi' Iiebrtiary. 2013 to be paid during the course ol' regular payroll. Page 1 of 3 5. To the greatest extent provided by law. the Board and District shall indemnify Dr. Daliernand and hold him harmless from any acts or decisions made by him in good faith while performing services For the Board and District. The Board and District shall pay all expenses. including attorneys' lees by an attorney mutually acceptable to Dr. Dallemand and the Board. that are actually and necessarily incurred by Dr. l)a|lemand in connection with the defense andfor prosecution of any and all such acts. suits or proceedings. whether civil or criminal. and in connection with any appeal thereon. including the amounts. costs. Fees of court settlement. whenever incurred. Without limitation. this shall include the lawsuits: Gary P. Bechtel. et al. v. Dr. Romain Dallcmand. Civ. Action No. I2-CV-57715. Ron Collier v. Bibb County School District, Civ. Act. No. I2-CV--5X504. and Bradley Delore v. Bd. 01' Public Education Bibb County et__aL. Civ. Action No. l3--CV--58S88.r..1t in 111.; . . Superior Court oi" Bibb County. Georgia. Dr. Dallemand agrees to cooperate w'itl'1 the defense ol' any existing lawsuits against the Board andfor District so long as he is compensated in advance for his reasonable expenses and attorneys" fees. it' any. in doing so. 6. Except for any claims arising under or relating to the e11tiot'ccn1ent of this Agreement, the cnlorcettient of Dr. Dallcmand's vested pension rights. heaithfmedieal insurance. andfor rights to indemnilication. Dr. Dallemand and the Board and District agree to mutually release one another from any and all claims of whatsoever nature they may possess against the other. from the beginning ol' the world through the execution of this Agreement. The release includes all claims. known or unknown. arising out of statute. ordinance. regulation. common law. or othe1'wisc. including but not limited to any claims concerning Dr. Dallemand's employment with the District and/or his separation tlterefroin. The parties each acknowledge that they are sophisticated. represented by counsel. have had a reasonable period ol' time to consider this release. and enter into this release knowingly and willfully. lrec from any duress or conllict. Dr. Dallemand and the Board. as well as its individual board members. agree that at all times alter the date ol' this Agreement. they will not make any statement ol' any kind. whether verbally or in written form. or otherwise take any action. that may reasonably be considered to disparage or impugn the other's work andfor reputation. 8. The parties hereto agree that it is in the best interests ol' the Board. the District- and Dr. Dallemand. that this employment separation he handled in an amicable and respectful manner. To that end. the Board agrees that. simultaneous with its execution of this Agreement. that the Board will issue the attached mutually agreeable reference recognizing the accomplishments of the District under Dr. Dallen1and's leadership. and provide said relerence in response to inquiries from prospective employers. (Such reference is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Attachment Further. the Board and Dr. Dallemand also agree to issue the attached press rclc.ase as their joint statement regarding Dr. Dallemand"s employment. resignation. and this Page 2 of3 Agreement. and l"urther agree to make no other statements or representations regarding the matters set forth in this Agreement. {Such press release is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Attachment 9- This Severance Agreement sets the entire agreement between the parties. and supersedes all previous diseussions. understandings. representations. negotiations, and agreements between the parties of" whatsoever nature. In the event of an alleged breaeh of this Agreement by either party. either party shall have the right at hisfits election to have the dispute submitted to the American r'\rbitralion Association For binding resolution. I0. This Agreement is binding on Dr. Dallemand, the l3oard.. the District. and all hisfits successors, assigns. trustees. agents. and representatives. to the fullest extent olifieorgia law. 1 1. This Agreement may not be modified or altered except by a writing signed by the parties hereto or their authorized representatives. 12. If any provision hereto is determined to be void or uttenforeeable by any court of eompetent urisdietion. the remainder of the Agreement shall remain valid and enforceable. This Agreement is executed in Creorgia and shall be governed by the applicable laws oli(leorgia. IN WITNESS Dr. Dallemand and the Board and the District. through the Board by its otilieial action in voting to adopt this Agreement. and as executed on behalf of the Board by its designee. have executed this Severance Agreement this day of February. 2013. ON BIBB COUNTY BOARD 01" BIBB 'Dr. Romain Dallemand Susan K. Ripe. Board Member Superintendent Page 3 of 3 ma--1 il" liill-El-1 Dr. Romain Dallemand Superintendent Board Officeis Board Members Susan K. Sipe Dr. Wanda S. West Ella M. Styles Carter Farmer Tom Hudson Dr. Thelma D. Dillard Jason E. Downey Lester M. Miller To Whom It May Concern: Dr. Romain Dallemand was employed as Superintendent of the Bibb County Public Schools from February 1, 2011 through June 30, 2013. As Superintendent, Dr. Dallemand initiated a planning process, using an Appreciative Inquiry framework, to involve over 3800 employees and approximately 500 community members in the development of the district's strategic plan, The Macon Miracle. As part of the planning process, the district's mission, vision and core values were updated. In March of 2012, the Macon Miracle was approved by the School Board. Following the School Board's approval, Dr. Dallemand began the work of fully implementing the plan. The plan incorporated both research--based strategies and promising innovation. Key initiatives that were implemented included: 1- Providing district and school level guidance in preparation for an AdvancED external review visit in April of 2013 - Providing four days of Common Core Georgia Performance Standards training for all certified staff in August and October 2012 - Providing high quality professional development to system--wide employees and/or system leaders on efficacy and continuous improvement, equity, and/or customer service i Implementing district-wide reading and math interventions resulting in promising preliminary results nearly 8 months of growth in approximately 12 weeks} - Supporting a district-wide initiative to develop both traditional and non--traditional student leaders, supported by teacher leaders, through training and coaching provided by the Efficacy institute . . . L. - Developing the Superintendent's Reading Initiative, which included district-wide monitoring to ensure that ali schools participated - Initiating a Mandarin Chinese language program at all elementary schools - Developing processes that improved programming and maximized EIPIREP funding, resulting in approximately 2.5 million dollars in additional revenue for the school district - Auditing district departments to increase effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity technology, finance and others) - Supporting grant writing which resulted in approximately $25,000,000 of additional revenue for the district over seven years - Eliminating staff furlough days that had been in place for the past four years The development and implementation of The Macon Miracle has resulted in both national and international recognition. Work initiated as a result of the district's strategic plan has been highlighted by NPR, CBS, ABC, the San Diego Tribune, the New 'fork Times, China Daily and the Voice of America. Dr. Dallemand was also invited to present at the international Appreciative Inquiry Conference in Bruges, Belgium. Bibb County Board of Education Members: i. 0 1' . 9 F--V I ,4 Tom Hudson /l UQ1. Styles Carter 3' . L.-I _l /if Dr. Thelma D. Dillard is E: Wan l.l??St Date: February, 2013 57 "Tonight, Dr. Daliemand has offered and the Bibb Board of Education has accepted his resignation as Superintendent. The terms and conditions of this separation can be found in the document approved by the Board this evening. This was a mutual and amicable decision reached between the Board and the Superintendent. The members of the Board wish Dr. Dallemand great success in his future endeavors."