RESIGNATION AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS This Agreement is entered into between Stetson Roane (“Roane”) and the Seguin Independent School District (“SISD” or “the District”), both of whom are referred to as “parties” to this Agreement. The parties are entering into this Agreement solely for the purpose of resolving any disputes between them amicably and without further expense, delay, administrative action, or litigation. For the valuable consideration stated below, Roane agrees to fully release and discharge SISD, its trustees, employees, representatives, attomeys, and assigns, in both their official and individual capacities, from all claims—including but not limited to administrative claims or causes of action for breach of contract, federal or state constitutions, laws or regulations, or board policies—regarding any or events occurring prior to the date of execution of this Agreement, SISD also agrees to fully release Roane, his representatives, attorneys, and assigns, in both his official and individual capacity, from all claims — including but not limited to administrative claims or causes of action for breach of contract, federal or state constitutions, laws or regulations, or board policies—regarding any acts or events occurring prior to the date of execution of this Agreement. The parties agree as follows: 1. Resignation. By his signature herein, Roane hereby resigns from his employment with the District effective immediately, which resignation is hereby accepted on behalf of the District and is imevocable. Roane understands that he will not perform any further job duties for the SISD. 2. Payment. The District agrees to pay Roane the equivalent of six months salary of his current contract. This payment will be made in lump sum with the legally required deductions. The payment shall be made within 10 business days. 3. Denise Roane. This agreement is contingent upon placing Denise Roane on paid administrative leave effective March 6, 2017. Denise Roane shall remain on paid administrative leave through June 30, 2017, at which time she will resign from the District, While on paid administrative leave, Denise Roane will receive all compensation and benefits that she would have received had she been actively working. Denise Roane shall be relieved of all duties except for those necessaryfor transition. Consistent with the District's normal operating procedures on administrative leave, Denise Roane shall be available by telephone during regular school hours to assist with transition activities as deemed necessary by the District. Reference. The District agrees to provide a neutral reference for Roane. He agrees to direct any request for an official District reference to the Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Department will provide a neutral reference with only the following information: (1) dates of employment, (2) last position held, (3) salary information, and (4) that Mr. Roane resigned for personal reasons. Roane may seek a personal reference from any other District individual he chooses, and that individual has the sole right to determine whether he or she chooses to provide a reference. Roane understands that if he identifies any other SISD employee for a reference, the District has no control over what that individual may choose to say, and Roane will not seek to hold the District responsible for whatever information that individual chooses to provide. Confidentiality. Both parties will keep the terms of this Agreement strictly confidential, and will not discuss them with any third party or member of the public except as required by applicable law, subpoena or court order, except as further provided in this paragraph. The parties understand that this agreement may be disclosed pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act and SISD does not breach this agreement by releasing the agreement pursuant to a Texas Public Information Act request. Roane may share the details of this Agreement with his immediate family and his professional agents, including lawyers, accountants, and insurers, He may also inform third parties that he amicably resigned his employment with the District. A breach of this clause may give rise to a claim of breach of contract, Notification to Texas Education Agency. SISD agrees that it will not report Roane or his resignation to the Texas Education Agency, State Board of Educator Certification, or any other state or local agency regarding the allegations investigated, and those underlying his consideration for possible sanctions before his resignation. Dismissal. Roane agrees to file appropriate dismissals of any pending administrative appeal or other proceeding within five (5) business days of the signing of the agreement, including but not limited to any request for a Subchapter F hearing under Texas Education Code Chapter 21, as well as any charges of discrimination filed with the Equal Employment10. ll 12, 13, 14, Opportunity Commission or Texas Workforce Commission, Civil Rights Division, Investigation Report. SISD agrees to maintain the attorney-client privilege on the DIA(Local) investigation report initiated in January 2017. Upon a public information request for the investigation report, SISD will notify the Texas Attorney General that the information should be withheld pursuant to Section 552.107 of the Texas Government Code. SISD will abide by the determination of the Texas Attomey General’s Office. Additionally, no negative documents or information will be placed in Roane’s personnel files. Instead, such documents or information (including those relating to the allegations investigated) will be placed in a separate file to be kept confidential to the extent permitted by law. Non-Disparagement and Non-Interference. Roane and the District (including the Board and cabinet members) agree not to engage in any disparaging conduct toward the other. The parties understand that if they engage in any disparaging conduct described in this Paragraph, it will be considered a breach of this Agreement and take any and all legal actions necessary to address such a claim. Further, the parties agree that they will not engage in any conduct that would interfere or otherwise negatively impact any SISD program or department. Severability. Should any provision of this Agreement be declared invalid, the validity of the remaining terms or provisions shall not be affected and shall remain in force, although neither party shall be deprived of the benefit of its bargain. Entire agreement. This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement and understanding between Roane and the District regarding his employment with and separation from the District. Re-employment, Roane shall not seek re-employment with SISD for two (2) years. Written modification. This Agreement may not be modified, amended, or otherwise changed unless the modification, amendment, or change is in writing and signed by the SISD Board President and Roane, Governing law. This Agreement is to be governed by the laws of the State of Texas.15, 16. 17. Statement of signatory’s authority. The signatory below represents that he or she has the authority to act on behalf of the District in this matter and to bind District to this Agreement. Multiple copies. Any true copy of the original executed Agreement shall be deemed an original for all purposes. Agreement read. The parties hereby certify that they have read this entire Agreement, and enter into it voluntarily. They fully understand all the terms and consequences of this Agreement,EXECUTED THIS _28 Day OF___© » 2017 BY: Stetson Keane Stetson Roane Date: __ 02/28/2017 Denise Roane Nancy Denise Graves-Roane Date: o2/28(2017 Date: L2H Z ‘eguin ISD Board President