Dewan’s lawsuit stemmed from her shock removal in October, which she said was without cause or explanation and violated her contract.
Dr. Mary Ann Dewan, interim superintendent with the Santa Clara County Board of Education, listens to a speaker during a meeting at Santa Clara County Office of Education in San Jose, Calif. on Wednesday, Nov.
15, 2017. Ousted Santa Clara County Superintendent of Schools Mary Ann Dewan dismissed her lawsuit Thursday against the Board of Education that fired her last fall, concluding a months-long battle in an officeDewan’s legal team said that she decided to step back from the lawsuit not because the case lacked merit, but in hopes that it would allow the county office of education to turn their attention to the students and community, who “deserve healing, not further division.” “This community means everything to me,” Dewan said in a statement Thursday. “I have served this community with dedication and distinction. I will continue to serve this community.”The office announced layoffs earlier this month over declining enrollment, growing operational costs and potential cuts to state and federal funding. The office said it is expecting to lose around $74.6 million in state and federal grant funding., which she said was without cause or explanation and violated her contract. The board has offered no explanation for her termination, butrevealed the county office of education misused $135,370 in federal funds under Dewan’s administration, but leaders disagreed on the reason. Some board of education members alleged former leadership was to blame for the mistake and the “intentional and illegitimate” effort to undermine the board’s authority, while others — including Dewan herself — said it was a simple accounting error that was quickly fixed. Dewan’s legal team said her decision to dismiss the case without prejudice means she has the opportunity to refile if necessary. “Dr. Dewan will not allow the board’s hostility toward her to distract the Office of Education from the mission of serving students and educators,” her counsel said in a statement Thursday. “While we stand firmly behind the legal principles at stake, Dr. Dewan is choosing to take the high road — for the sake of our schools and students.” “It’s time for the focus to be solely on our children,” Dewan said. “That has always been my compass.”Harriette Cole: I think it's fair that my husband get a vasectomy, but he refusesMiss Manners: If only one of you is wearing clothes, then you're not friendsJudge orders VTA employees back to work, service to resume FridaySan Jose is latest city to institute first responder fee for medical callsBay Area's 40 deadliest local roads
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