Friday, July 18, 2008

LT: more on 7-15-08

Updated: 7/15/2008 4:27:01 PM

Board to discuss possible Klaus discipline, resignation

The continuing investigation into former Eau Claire school district Superintendent Bill Klaus' attempt to receive his retirement stipend early could be nearing resolution.

On Thursday the school board is scheduled to discuss possible disciplinary action against Klaus as well as a potential resignation agreement.

The meeting notice also lists discussion of his compensation and possible litigation related to disciplinary measures.

The notice doesn't specifically list Klaus' name, but sources familiar with the investigation say Klaus - placed on administrative leave April 30 while the investigation continues - is the subject of the discussions.

The board began an investigation of the matter after an April 19 Leader-Telegram story detailing how former school board President Carol Olson, at Klaus' request, signed and backdated a document that would have started Klaus' $267,209 stipend payments on Aug. 1, when he was 53. The school board subsequently voted in October against granting Klaus that money until age 55.

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