Drop Python 3.10 support across all packages

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    • Resolution: Done
    • Priority: Critical - P2
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      Context

      Python 3.9 reached end-of-life in October 2025, and Python 3.10 reached end-of-life on October 1, 2026 (see PEP 619|<https://peps.python.org/pep-0619/>). Following the driver's removal of 3.9/3.10 support (PYTHON-6138), drop support in the other packages.

      Track per-package progress in the task tracking sheet|<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hPPTY6ifDCDocYGzqkbJfr3_tAcj70IiBh7yb6SEBBo/edit?gid=0#gid=0>.

      Definition of done

      Each package raises its minimum supported Python version to 3.11: update packaging metadata, CI/toolchain configuration, and documentation, and clean up version-gated code paths.

      Pitfalls

      • Ensure container-based tests run updated Python versions or newer images.
      • Do not change the minimum Python version in Drivers Evergreen Tools or drop Python 3.10 from the toolchain, those are
        handled independently

            Assignee:
            Iris Ho
            Reporter:
            Steve Silvester
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