SPS Policy Manual - Saginaw Public Schools

Section 2000 – General School Administration
2760 Indemnification - Board Members and Others 2760
The District may agree to indemnify, save harmless and defend a current or prior Board
member, Superintendent or other administrator from claims, actions, suits (civil or criminal) and
judgments caused by his/her action if the action (a) was taken in good faith while in the course of
employment, or serving on the Board, and (b) was within the scope of his/her authority.
Approved:
LEGAL REF: MCL 691.1408
2770 Authorization of Worker’s Compensation Settlements 2770
The Superintendent is authorized to enter into employment related settlement agreements,
on behalf of the Board, up to a maximum of $50,000 and may enter into settlement agreements in
excess of $50,000 only after the Board, or an appropriate Committee of the Board, has considered
the settlement strategy for that case. If, in the opinion of the Superintendent, a delay in settlement
may have a detrimental financial effect on the School District, the Superintendent may proceed to
a settlement agreement in excess of $50,000 without Board or Board Committee consideration.
In such cases, the Superintendent will inform the Board promptly of the nature and amount of the
settlement.
Approved:
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF SAGINAW