The Chesterfield County school system says it is settling a lawsuit brought forth by a former art teacher.

Stephen Murmer was fired from his job as an art teacher at Monacan High School after video surfaced of him using his buttocks and other body parts to paint.

The school board and Murmer are settling the case for $65,000.

The board says it stands behind its decision to fire Murmer and that the settlement was a business decision given the ongoing cost of the lawsuit.

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