A judge on Friday dismissed a lawsuit filed against Colorado Springs District 11 by its teachers union, Colorado Springs Education Association (CSEA), because its claims are now moot. The suit, filed in September 2024, stems from D-11’s decision to implement a block schedule for the 2023-24 school year. The union alleged that the district made adjustments to the schedule without the proper procedure of dispute with the union, resulting in union members spending extra time teaching without compensation. District and union representatives proceeded to mediation and non-binding arbitration in January 2024 with Judge John Madden, who found that D-11 violated its agreement with the union and ordered both parties to conduct a collaborative review of the block schedule and alternatives. CSEA requested damages in the form of lost pay, which was denied.…