School Board To File Lawsuit Against Bobb

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March 09, 2010

DETROIT -- The Detroit school board plans to sue the district`s emergency financial manager over money he`s receiving from a group that supports charter schools. Robert Bobb`s new contract increases income he receives from private foundations from $84,000 to $145,000. According to published reports, the only foundation identified publicly is the Broad Foundation, a charter school supporter. Detroit Public Schools board attorney George Washington says the contract violates state ethic laws. The board voted Monday to sue. DPS spokeswoman Jennifer Mrozoski says the Broad Foundation just wants to make sure Bobb stays with the district. The board already has a pending lawsuit against Bobb claiming he overstepped his role by making decisions on academics.

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