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Santa Monica‑Malibu board reports three closed‑session settlements totaling up to $143,500 in parent reimbursements and attorneys’ fees
Summary
Board reported three closed‑session settlements: reimbursements up to $48,750 (plus up to $12,750 in fees), up to $70,000 (plus independent evaluations and up to $19,000 in fees), and up to $5,000 for occupational therapy services; each was approved 6–0 with one member absent.
The Santa Monica‑Malibu Unified School District board opened its June 23 meeting by reporting three closed‑session settlements related to special‑education claims.
Board president said the first settlement (DN1‑1014‑125/26) requires the district to reimburse parents “in an amount not to exceed 48,750 for students' private tuition” and to pay reasonable attorney fees not to exceed $12,750. That motion was recorded as made by board member Jen Smith, seconded by Maria Leon Vasquez, and passed 6–0 with one board member absent.
The second settlement (DN‑1015‑25‑26) requires reimbursement up to $70,000 for private tuition and educational services, funds for independent educational evaluations in psychoeducation and speech/language, and attorney fees not to exceed $19,000. The motion was made by board member John Keane and seconded by Maria Leon Vasquez; the board recorded a 6–0 vote with one member absent.
The third reported settlement (DN‑1016‑25‑2526) requires reimbursement up to $5,000 for private occupational therapy services covering 03/07/2026 through 01/29/2027; the motion was made by Jen Smith, seconded by Maria Leon Vasquez, and approved 6–0 with one absent.
Each settlement summary was presented as a report‑out from closed session; the board did not discuss further details in open session.
