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North Bend School Board authorizes pursuit of settlement, up to litigation, in ESD funding dispute

North Bend School District #13 Board of Directors · May 7, 2026
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Summary

The North Bend School District Board unanimously authorized district leaders to continue settlement talks with South Coast ESD over allocation of ESD funds and, if necessary, to pursue legal remedies including litigation; motion passed 7-0.

The North Bend School District Board on May 7 authorized district leaders to continue pursuing a settlement with the South Coast Education Service District (SCESD) over the allocation of ESD funds intended for North Bend students and to pursue legal remedies, including litigation, if no agreement is reached. Director Julie B. Hale moved the authorization and Director Anna Huit seconded; the motion passed unanimously, 7-0.

In presenting the motion, the Board instructed the superintendent and legal counsel to take "all necessary steps to enforce the District’s rights in this matter," authorizing escalation to litigation if settlement efforts fail. The return from executive session and the formal vote concluded the action; the Board did not record further discussion or settlement details in the public minutes.