Board of Education Statement on Legal Action

The Forest Hills School District Board of Education is disappointed in the court’s decision to decline the Board’s Motion to Dismiss the lawsuit related to the “Resolution to Create a Culture of Kindness and Equal Opportunity for All Students and Staff.” The Board filed the Motion to Dismiss based on serious and legitimate concerns with the Plaintiffs’ standing to proceed with the litigation. The Board also strongly believes that the Plaintiffs have not provided sufficient evidence to demonstrate any harm caused due to the Board’s resolution.

The court’s decision to deny the Motion to Dismiss now requires the Board to proceed with the litigation. The Board intends to defend the Resolution vigorously and looks forward to the opportunity to present its case to the court. Forest Hills School District and the Board of Education remain committed to fulfilling their shared mission and vision to enable students to achieve success every day by providing an education that is focused on student learning and achievement.