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Board discloses 4-0 settlement to resolve special-education dispute
Summary
The Berryessa Union Elementary School District board disclosed a closed-session settlement resolving a dispute over a student's IEP and special-education services; the board approved the agreement 4-0 and recorded full waivers of federal and state special-education claims.
The Berryessa Union Elementary School District board disclosed that it approved a settlement in closed session resolving a dispute over a district student’s individualized education program.
"The governing board with a motion by Quanwin, seconded by Trustee Srinivasan, approved the settlement agreement with a vote of 4-0 in favor for resolution of a dispute regarding special education services for a district student based on an IEP," Superintendent Dr. Puentes said during the open-session disclosure. The report said the agreement includes full waivers of any and all federal and state special-education claims against the district.
The board recorded the motion and vote for the public record during reconvened open session. No further details about the student or the settlement amount were provided during the meeting; the board limited the comment to the terms described and noted the action followed its closed-session discussion.
