Board attorney: joint motion filed to dismiss long-running DOJ matter; court action pending

The board’s attorney reported that Hendry County Schools and the U.S. Department of Justice filed a joint motion for stipulation of dismissal in a DOJ matter that the attorney described as ongoing for decades. The attorney said both parties agreed to the stipulation and that the district is awaiting the court’s ruling. The attorney said she was hopeful the court would grant the joint motion because both parties had agreed, and she promised to update the board when the court issues an order. A board member responded that the district would celebrate if the dismissal is granted. No further details about the underlying case or the terms of the stipulation were provided in the public meeting update; the attorney said the board would be informed when an order is entered.