“Annoyed that ISU gave Timothy Flanagan a $480,000 separation settlement last month when he resigned as the school’s president, about two dozen students rallied on campus demanding answers.
‘We want them to take responsibility for their actions,’ said student Chris Roehl, ‘either a resignation from one f the board members of a formal apology.’
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http://www.cinewsnow.com/news/local/ISU-students-stage-I-Paid-for-Flanagan-rally-254800501.html
“Today is a pep rally to make people aware of the situation in the most positive way possible”
(Board of Trusteed Chairman McCusky) denied comment, and has hung up on reporters and others asking questions. This action is the result of a gag order that the Board agreed to… At the end of the day, myself and other citizens at ISU are faced with a choice; we can either accept the world the way it is, or we can be bold and dare to change it.”
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http://www.videtteonline.com/index.php/2014/04/09/state-your-protest/
“The victim, fired. The aggressor, rewarded.
I hope that the esteemed board can clear their calendars to attend and learn a little something about how rewarding a bully with nearly a half-million dollars of taxpayers’ money, is simply ridiculous. Is there no limit to the irony and idiocy?”
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“Contract for Services:
10. Board may terminate this Agreement upon written notice to President prior to the expiration of the term of this Agreement. If the Board terminates this Agreement for cause, the Board shall have no obligation to pay President and salary or benefits after the effective date of the termination of President’s employment. As used in this Agreement, cause includes but is not limited to:
11. In the event that President Terminates this Agreement prior to the expiration of the term of this Agreement, Board will have no further obligation to pay President any salary or benefits after the effective date of President’s resignation. ”
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“At a time when ISU students could be looking at a $9 million reduction in state aid, Chairman of the Panel and State Rep. Dunkin mocked the payout:
‘This guy is back on the East Coast with a half-million dollars. Or maybe he’s in the Caribbean […] I don’t think the students should be saddled with that.’ ”
“…In consideration for signing this Agreement and complying with its terms, The Board agrees to pay Flanagan a one-time lump sum payment in the gross amount of $480,418.00”
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