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School District Gives New Details on Tribou Settlement

Full settlement copy, which does not mention cause of suspension, released.

The Chappaqua Central School District released a detailed copy with former Horace Greeley High School footbal Coach and gym teacher Bill Tribou, which was signed Aug. 13 and became effective on Friday. Tribou .

Major items in the settlement, released Friday in response to a freedom of information request by Patch, are already known, such as his departure date and severance payment being roughly equal to a year's worth of salary. The district and Tribou have also agreed to remain quiet on the history of the matter.

There are, however, some items in the settlement not previously released by the district. A copy of it is attached, and below is a roundup of the newly public details:

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  • Tribou's were brought up on April 24. By the time the settlement came about, his case was before Hearing Officer Dennis Campagna.
  • Under the settlement, the district agreed to drop the charges "with prejudice," which means they cannot be brought up again. The settlement came in exchange for his resignation.
  • There is a non-disparagement clause for both sides, although it states that they do so "to the extent practicable..."
  • The agreement states that neither side is admitting wrongdoing or guilt.
  • The school district will provide a "neutral letter of reference stating only the Employee's dates of employment and job title." Regardless of this provision, Tribou from Chappaqua to speak favorably him.
  • Tribou waives his right to appeal up the state's chain for personnel issues.
  • Tribou will be paid a lump sum of $116,000, in two equal installments in September 2012 and January 2013. The district, in its joint statement with Tribou, said that he would receive roughly one year's worth of salary.
  • No retiree health insurance, or sick day-related benefits, will be provided.
  • Confidentiality relating to the settlement, which would presumably mean what prompted it into being, is to be upheld "to the maximum extent allowable under the law."
  • The made more than a week ago, which was not posted on the district's website but available upon request, was a term of the settlement.


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