The Jordan-Elbridge school board faces another lawsuit. The board learned at a meeting last night that a group of taxpayers have filed an Article 78 proceeding to block the termination of Superintendent Marilyn Dominick.

Dominick was terminated with 20 months remaining on her five year contract, with a severance agreement that will pay her $82,444 plus unused sick and vacation days.

But Dominic S. D'Imperio, representative for the residents behind the lawsuit, said that resident feel Dominick was terminated because of "irreconcilable differences," an insufficient reason for firing her. Withough a legitimate reason to terminate the contract, D'Imperio said a severance payment cannot be given.

The lawsuit also looks to block William Speck, Cayuga-Onondaga Board of Cooperative Educational Services Superintendent, from being appointed interim district superintendenct.

The school board has faced its share of controversy recently: a fired district treasurer sued the board earlier in the month and it has been criticized for failing to explain reasons for firing, transferring, and suspending employees.

Marilyn Dominick, photo courtesy of syracuse.com