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After 3 years, Missouri attorney general ends lawsuit against Springfield Public Schools

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has decided to end a lawsuit against Springfield Public Schools (SPS) after nearly three years of legal proceedings. The lawsuit, initiated by Bailey's predecessor Eric Schmitt, accused SPS of violating the state's open meetings law by discussing a teacher's termination in a closed session. The case was set for trial in June, but Bailey chose to dismiss it without prejudice, meaning the case could potentially be refiled. This decision came after a series of legal maneuvers, including a failed attempt by SPS to have the case dismissed. The dismissal was influenced by the fact that the teacher involved had already been reinstated, and the school board had undergone significant changes, with only one member from the time of the alleged violation still serving. The resolution of this lawsuit marks the end of a contentious legal battle over transparency and procedural adherence in public school governance.

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