Tulsa Public Schools has disclosed the terms of both its separation agreement with Superintendent Deborah Gist and its employment agreement with incoming interim Superintendent Ebony Johnson.
On Aug. 23, TPS’ Board of Education unanimously approved a mutual separation agreement with Gist after a 90-minute executive session. Gist’s last day as superintendent is Sept. 15.
As approved, Gist will receive a lump sum severance payment of $199,913.36, equal to nine months of her current base salary. The agreement stipulates that the payment be made within 45 days of the agreement’s being signed and dated, which would be no later than Oct. 7.
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