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COMMUNITY QUESTIONS WHAT SCHOOL DISTRICT IS HIDING USD 253 denies second request for full separation agreement
SEPARATION AGREEMENT Kevin Case (Case) and the Board ofEducation ofUnified School District No. 253, Emporia, Kansas (Board or District), knowingly and voluntarily agree to the terms and conditions set out in this Separation Agreement (Agreement). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, Case is under contract as Superintendent for the District for the 2020-2021
The Emporia Gazette
For a second time, USD 253 has denied a formal request by the Emporia Gazette for an unredacted copy of the district’s recently-signed separation agreement with Superintendent Kevin Case. Case abruptly resigned from his position on Nov. 20. The Emporia Gazette’s second request was made under the Kansas Open Records Act. “It is unfortunate that the district is being secretive and not transparent with the community about the reason for the separation as well as what the Emporia School district is paying under the separation agreement, especially since taxpayer money is paying for the former superintendent’s salary,” said Chris Walker, Publisher of the Emporia Gazette. On Nov. 23, The Emporia Gazette requested a copy of the separation agreement as well as information Please see Case, Page 5
and the 2021-2022 school years;
RESPONSE FROM EMPORIA SCHOOL DISTRICT The full unredacted separation agreement between the USD 253 Emporia Public Schools District and former Superintendent Kevin Case
WHEREAS, Case and the District have determined they both have an interest in facilitating a reasonable separation for Case and the District before the end of his current contract; and WHEREAS, discussions between Case and the Board, through their respective attorneys, have resulted in the parties reaching agreement on the terms and conditions for Case's separation
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from the District and resolution of any potential claims between the parties. NOW THEREFORE, the Board and Case agree to the following: 1.
The reason for separation
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Resignation. By his signature on this Agreement, Case voluntarily resigns from his
employment with the District, effective immediately, and contingent upon the acceptance of his resignation by the Board.
A breakdown of the total sum paid out to Mr. Case under the terms of the agreement A copy of Mr. Case’s most recent employment contract with the school district
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2. 3.
Payments. As consideration for this Agreement and in lieu of the terms of his current
Superintendent Contract of Employment:
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a The District shall pay Case all compensation and benefits due through June 30, 2021 ofhis Page 11
CASE USO 253 SEPARATION AGREEMENT
ON TARGET FOR SUCCESS
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Alex Allemang with parents Shanan and Clark. By Adam Blake
adam@emporia.com
Emporian Alex Allemang will be looking to put his best foot forward this weekend — quite literally. After earning an invite with an impressive performance during preliminary events in late June, the 14-year-old EHS freshman was welcomed to participate in the 7th Annual Kicking World National Showcase in Austin, Texas. The invite-only, two-day event features 8-12th grade kickers, punters and long snappers from across the country who distinguished themselves at Kicking World’s yearly slate of in-person camps. In featuring only the nation’s best young specialists, the event has become a source of opportuni-
ty for older participants over the years, often drawing them interest from college programs at all levels. In being one of only eight attending freshman and holding a position on Kicking World’s exclusive list of “hot prospects,” Allemang still expects to see plenty of looks, despite his age.
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Alex Allemang practices his kicks at Emporia High School.
“For that list of hot prospects, we look for about the top 5% of specialists across the country based on their class year,” said Kicking World Owner and Head Coach Brent Grablachoff. “With putting him on that list, we’re saying he’s better than about 95 out of 100 players his age.
“A lot of people that may not know much about kicking think you have to be a really big guy with a strong leg to succeed. Alex isn’t the biggest guy out there, and he’s still growing as a freshman, but what separates him is that he’s got a very fast leg and very precise foot-to-ball contact. When a
golfer’s club head hits the ball at exactly the right spot and their swing speed is fast, but smooth, that’s what allows them to drive the ball further. It’s that same type of situation with Alex.” Please see Allemang, Page 5
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Congratulations, Alex!