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ACTION ITEM


Meeting Date:  December  14, 2022

Topics for Discussion and/or Action

ITEM # ITEM TITLE PRESENTER

 G.Proposed Settlement Authority regarding Southern District of Texas Houston Division, Civil Action 4:21-cv-02216; Patricia Dodd vs. Houston Community College, et al. 

Dr. Cesar Maldonado

E. Ashley Smith

Paul A. Lamp   

            
RECOMMENDATION

Authorize the administration to attend the court-ordered settlement conference in Patricia Dodd v. HCC with the authority discussed during closed session with the Board of Trustees.

COMPELLING REASON AND BACKGROUND

Dodd filed a lawsuit on July 8, 2021, against Robert Glaser, In His Official Capacity; Cesar Maldonado, In His Official Capacity; and Houston Community College for the Southern District of Texas Houston Division, Civil Action 4:21-cv-02216; Patricia Dodd v Houston Community College, et al., (hereinafter referred to as the “Lawsuit”).

FISCAL IMPACT

As discussed in closed session.

STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
2. Diversity and Equity, 4. Community Investment
This item is applicable to the following: District