Школа Садбери выплатит бывшему суперинтенданту более 150 тысяч долларов по соглашению о разрыве контракта

Sudbury will pay former schools superintendent Brad Crozier more than $150,000 as part of a separation agreement to end his contract three years early, according to a copy of the deal obtained by the Globe. The Sudbury School Committee and Crozier finalized the separation agreement last week as he officially ended his duties after eight years leading the district, which serves about 2,500 students in pre-kindergarten through Grade 8. Crozier and the School Committee have said little about the circumstances surrounding his departure. Crozier announced in April that he would leave the job in June, following months of speculation that the School Committee, which has experienced significant turnover, was attempting to force him out. At the time, Crozier gave no indication about his future plans. He is now serving as interim superintendent for the Carlisle Public Schools, a position he secured last month. The Carlisle district has about 600 students in pre-kindergarten through Grade 8. Crozier declined to comment on the agreement. The Sudbury School Committee, in a statement Monday, wished Crozier well. Annette Doyle, an assistant superintendent in Sudbury, is serving as the district’s interim superintendent. “We are optimistic about the future of Sudbury Public Schools and look forward to building on the many strengths of our schools while continuing to provide the highest quality education for every student,” the School Committee said in its statement. Crozier’s departure caps off a tumultuous year for the Sudbury School Committee, which has sparked heated debates over a variety of issues, including how best to expand supports for LGBTQ+ students and potential changes to afterschool programs. Emotions boiled over in May when hundreds of voters turned out for a Special Town Meeting where they overwhelmingly voted no-confidence in the School Committee. The measure was nonbinding, meaning the School Committee was not required to take any action as a result. Crozier’s separation agreement has been shrouded in mystery. In an unusual move, the agreement was executed in two parts. The first was released this spring and called for Crozier to receive a $51,000 payout. The second part, which was finalized last week, will provide Crozier an additional $102,000 in severance. Crozier also will receive payment for unused vacation time and has agreed not to pursue litigation against the school district. The Globe obtained both parts of his separation agreement through a public records request. “The terms of the separation agreement are consistent with superintendent contracts and customary practice across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and were developed in consultation with legal counsel,” according to the School Committee statement. James Vaznis can be reached at [email protected]. Follow him @globevaznis.