Paso Robles principal received payout in resignation over DUI arrest
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principal of Paso Robles arrested on suspicion of drunk driving He received a $40,000 payment as a condition of his resignation agreement in November, according to documents obtained by The Tribune.
Former Paso Robles principal Megan Fletcher was arrested on campus Nov. 10 after police allege she drove to work under the influence. a police report Data obtained by The Tribune showed Fletcher’s blood alcohol level was more than three times the legal driving limit on the day of his arrest.
Fletcher was assigned immediately paid administrative leave after the incident.
The Paso Robles school board unanimously approved the resignation agreement between the district and Fletcher by Nov. 18, a district spokesperson previously confirmed.
To better understand the circumstances surrounding Fletcher’s resignation, The Tribune requested a copy of the resignation agreement and Fletcher’s final employment agreement through a public records request.
Former manager received his salary, received resignation compensation
Fletcher remained on paid administrative leave until Nov. 30, then was officially placed on unpaid leave, according to the documents.
He will remain on unpaid leave until June 30, 2026, when his resignation will officially take effect.
As part of the agreement, the district agreed to pay Fletcher a lump sum of $40,000 within 30 days of the school board approving the agreement. The payment is subject to any taxes and payroll deductions that may apply, excluding retirement contributions, the agreement said.
Additionally, the district will pay Fletcher’s full health benefits through June 30, 2026.
The settlement affirmed the district’s right to submit a report of unprofessional conduct to the California Teacher Credentialing Commission regarding the circumstances leading to the resignation.
The district also adopted a “neutral reference” clause; This means the district could only provide Fletcher’s potential future employer with his employment dates, last position and last salary or salary information, according to the document.
It was stated that the document does not mean that both parties accept responsibility.
“The parties understand and agree that this agreement is a settlement of disputed claims and that nothing in this agreement shall be construed as an admission of liability, fault, or wrongdoing by or of either party,” the document said. “The parties specifically disclaim any liability, fault, or wrongdoing in connection with this matter and, in entering into this agreement, intend solely to avoid litigation or other controversy.”
The agreement included details of additional legal provisions regarding tax consequences for Fletcher, existing or potential legal claims and more.
The document also stated that the district and Fletcher paid their own attorneys’ fees related to the settlement.
The agreement was dated Nov. 14 and signed by both Fletcher and Paso Robles superintendent Jennifer Loftus.
The Tribune also requested Fletcher’s last employment contract with the district.
Fletcher was receiving an annual salary of $139,981, according to the document provided to The Tribune, dated to the 2025-26 school year and apparently transferred to contracts from 2023 to 2025.
