Jefferson County
September 24, 2024 4:30 PM
Special Meeting: Executive Session
I. Call to Order
Rationale

The purpose of this meeting includes discussions that may lead to the appointment of an individual to the vacancy in Board Member District 2 pursuant to KRS 160.190 and Board Policy 01.3, and for discussions regarding proposed or pending litigation pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(c).

This meeting will be conducted via video-teleconference pursuant to KRS 61.823 and KRS 61.826. The primary location for this meeting and where all members can be seen and heard by the public will be Stewart Auditorium in the VanHoose Education Center. Members of the Board are permitted to attend in-person or via video-teleconference pursuant to KRS 61.826. Members of the public may attend in-person.

Attachments
II. Overview of Appointment Process and Timeline
III. Enter Into Closed Executive Session for Discussions That May Lead to the Appointment of an Individual Member Pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(f), and if Time Permits, Discussions Regarding Proposed or Pending Litigation Pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(c)
Rationale

The Board will conduct a closed session, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(f) of the Open Meetings Act, for the purpose of discussions, including interviews of the applicants, that may lead to the appointment of an individual to the vacancy in Board Member District 2, and if time permits, Discussions Regarding Proposed or Pending Litigation Pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(c). Public discussion of this matter and identification of the specific matter would disclose litigation strategy and have an adverse impact on the legal and financial interests of the District.

Actions Taken

Order #2024-114 - Motion Passed:  A motion to enter closed executive session for discussions that may lead to the appointment of an individual member pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(f), and if time permits, discussions regarding proposed or pending litigation pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(c) passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda Duncan and a second by Mr. James Craig.

IV. Adjourn from Executive Session
Actions Taken

Order #2024-115 - Motion Passed:  A motion to adjourn executive session and return to open session passed with a motion by Ms. Gail Logan Strange and a second by Mr. James Craig.

V. Pursuant to KRS 160.190 and Board Policy 01.3, Consideration of a Motion to Appoint an Individual to Fill the Vacancy in Board Member District 2
Actions Taken

Order #2024-116 - Motion Passed:  A motion that the Board of Education appoint Tricia Lister to the open position of Board Member District 2 passed with a motion by Mr. James Craig and a second by Ms. Gail Logan Strange.

VI. Discussion of Timeline for Onboarding and Swearing-in of New Board Member
VII. Possible Consideration of a Motion to Authorize Board Counsel to Effectuate a Settlement on Proposed or Pending Litigation
Actions Taken

Order #2024-117 - Motion Passed:  A motion to authorize Board counsel to effectuate a settlement in the matters identified in closed session and pursuant to the terms discussed in closed session passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda Duncan and a second by Ms. Gail Logan Strange.

VIII. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Order #2024-118 - Motion Passed:  A motion to adjourn the special meeting of September 24, 2024, at 6:09 p.m. passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda Duncan and a second by Ms. Gail Logan Strange.