Board likely to spend $250K+ to buy out Anthony's contract

Trustees of Fallbrook Union High School District (FUHSD) are likely to spend in excess of $250,000 out of the district’s general fund in order to buy out the remainder of Superintendent Tom Anthony’s contract, which is in effect through the 2009-2010 school year, based on a decision made Monday night in closed session at a special meeting held in the district’s conference room.

On a teleconference call to Trustee Lynn Colburn in Colorado, board members approved the motion 4-1, with Dennis Allen casting the opposing vote.

“The board has instructed thedistrict’s attorney to pursue a buyout of th...