The O’Farrell Charter School in southeastern San Diego is funded almost entirely by taxpayers. Its leadership is responsible for the school’s educational program, including staffing and curriculum, for close to 1,900 students.
Fired O’Farrell School superintendent’s severance remains unpaid, legal fight continues
Board members haven’t explained their unanimous vote to fire Dean, but records reveal the school was investigating him for misconduct involving a female staffer.
Credit: Zoë Meyers/inewsource Author: Jennifer Bowman | inewsource Updated: 11:49 AM PST February 20, 2021
SAN DIEGO The O’Farrell Charter School in southeastern San Diego remains embroiled in a legal fight over unpaid severance after quietly firing its top administrator eight months ago.
Former Superintendent Jonathan Dean is seeking at least $250,000 through private arbitration and says the school has failed to pay the severance after terminating him without cause in June.