Cherry Creek school district to pay ex-superintendent $165K after resignation amid toxic workplace claims

The Cherry Creek School District will pay nearly $165,000 to former Superintendent Chris Smith following his resignation last month amid allegations of a toxic workplace.

The board of education announced last week that the district is contractually obligated to pay Smith $119,857.87 in unused sick leave and $44,070 in vacation leave.

He abruptly resigned in January after allegations that he and his wife, Chief Human Resource Officer Brenda Smith, had created a “toxic culture” leaving employees with no recourse…

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