From California Watch:
For the past year, Berkeley officials have balked at disclosing how much they spent defending [guidance counselor Anthony] Smith. In July 2011 and again in September, California Watch wrote to the district, citing the Public Records Act and asking for records of the expenditures. The district didn't respond.Image: Berkeleyside
California Watch reporters also telephoned and emailed schools officials seeking the payout information. Those contacted include Huyett; Delia Ruiz, assistant superintendent of human resources; public information officer Mark Coplan; and Jerry Johnson, who until recently was the district’s risk manager.
Most queries were ignored. Sometimes an official promised to look into the matter, but failed to respond to follow-up queries.