STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION BOARD OF RISK AND INSURANCE MANAGEMENT Mark D. Scott Melody Duke Cabinet Secretary Executive Director Melody.A.Ouke@wv.gov August 17, 2022 via email larubin@sbgtv.com ‘As requested Leslie Rubin, Assistant News Director WCHS/WVAH 1301 Piedmont Road Charleston, WV 25301 RE: Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request of August 11, 2022 Settlement of Horace Mann Middle School Claims Civil Action: 21-C-438; Circuit Court of Kanawha County, WV Dear Ms. Rubin’ 1 write in response to the referenced FOIA that was received in our office on August 11, 2022. This is intended to be a full and final response to your request. The Honorable Carrie Webster, Judge of the Circuit Court of Kanawha County, sealed the Court file regarding this matter which prevents us from providing you with the records you requested. We sought and were granted permission to provide only the total settlement amount without referencing any of the minors involved or how much each received. We have been permitted to report that the referenced cases were settled for a total of five million dollars ($5,000,000.00). Melody Duke Executive Director 1124 Smith Street, Suite 4300 (304) 766-2646 Charleston, West Virginia 25301 (304) 558-6004 FAX www. brim,wy.gov (800) 345-4669 TOLL FREE WV