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Strategic Plan Alignment:
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Enclosure:
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Frantz Law Group Attorney-Client Contingent Fee Contract |
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Summary:
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National litigation is pending against numerous social media companies seeking damages for allegedly causing harm to students who use those platforms. Experts contend that the various companies’ manipulative algorithms cause significant addiction and severe emotional distress to students that have resulted in substantial interference with the educational process and student learning as well as damages to school districts. The Frantz Law Group APLC is willing to represent the District in this litigation based upon a contingency fee at no cost whether there is a settlement or recovery or not. This firm also represented the district in the Juul/Atria litigation that was recently settled. |
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Recommendation
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The Board of Education approves joining the mass action litigation against social media companies by engaging the Frantz Law Group APLC and delegates to both either Superintendent Macaluso or Assistant Superintendent Eric DeCesaro, individually or their designee, the authority to serve as the District’s representative in this litigation while keeping the Board informed, as presented in the November 14, 2023 Board materials. |
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Approvals:
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Charlotte Macaluso - Superintendent |
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