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Board accepts settlement in OAH case, agrees to fund Independent Education Evaluation up to $5,000
Summary
Following closed session, trustees voted 5-0 to accept settlement of Student v. Sulphur Springs Union School District, OAH Case No. 2026040397; the District will fund an Independent Education Evaluation (IEE) not to exceed $5,000 to resolve the case.
After reconvening from closed session on June 10, the Board of Trustees reported a unanimous (5-0) decision to accept a settlement offer in Student v. Sulphur Springs Union School District, OAH Case No. 2026040397. As part of the settlement the District agreed to fund an Independent Education Evaluation (IEE) not to exceed $5,000 to resolve the matter.
The Board conducted the vote by roll call and recorded the settlement terms in open session; the motion was made by Mrs. MacDonald, seconded by Mrs. Jellings and passed 5-0. The settlement item was handled in closed session under Government Code sections noted in the minutes; no additional details about the underlying dispute or the evaluator were provided during open session.
