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North Bend board authorizes legal action if settlement fails in ESD funding dispute
Summary
The North Bend School District board unanimously authorized district leaders to continue settlement talks with South Coast ESD over an allocation of ESD funds and to pursue litigation if a settlement cannot be reached.
The North Bend School District Board of Directors voted unanimously May 7 to authorize district leadership to continue settlement negotiations with the South Coast Education Service District (SCESD) over an alleged misallocation of ESD funds and, if necessary, to pursue legal remedies.
Director Julie B. Hale moved the motion, saying the board should "pursue all available legal remedies, up to and including the initiation of litigation against SCESD and related parties," language adopted by the board on a 7-0 vote. The motion directs the superintendent and legal counsel to take steps necessary to enforce the district’s rights if a satisfactory settlement cannot be reached.
The board did not specify timelines or dollar figures in the motion. The action follows prior board direction to resolve an allocation issue involving ESD funds that the district maintains were intended for North Bend students. The board’s authorization allows staff and counsel to negotiate and, if required, file suit to recover funds or seek clarifying relief.
Board Chair Nathan McClintock said the board would continue to provide updates as appropriate; no further details about potential court filings or estimated costs were provided at the meeting.
