Jefferson County
November 10, 2020 6:00 PM
Special Meeting: Executive Session
I. Call to Order
Rationale

The purpose of this meeting is for Board members to have discussions and possible action upon pending litigation pending litigation and for the purpose of discussing the Superintendent's Professional Growth Plan as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(c) and KRS 61.810(1)(k) of the Kentucky Open Meetings Act.

In light of the Governor having declared a state of emergency within the Commonwealth on March 6, 2020, as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak and in compliance with guidance issued by the Executive Branch on March 12 and 16, 2020, regarding the conduct of meetings of state boards and commissions during the emergency period, this meeting will be conducted by video-teleconference and available for live public viewing at the following link: JCBE MEETING VIDEO

The guidance from the Executive Branch provides that all Kentucky Boards and Commissions take proper health precautions to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and accordingly, with respect to the public attendance at meetings of said bodies, states “members of the public will only be able to view video-teleconferenced meetings remotely.”

Portions of the meeting will be closed to the public as provided for under KRS 61.810(1)(c) and KRS 61.810(1)(k) of the Open Meetings Act.

Attachments
II. Enter into Executive Session per KRS 61.810(1)(c) and KRS 61.810(1)(k) of the Kentucky Open Meetings Act
Rationale

Closed session for the purpose of discussing pending litigation and for the purpose of discussing the Superintendent's Professional Growth Plan as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(c) and KRS 61.810(1)(k) of the Kentucky Open Meetings Act. 

Actions Taken

Order #2020-166 - Motion Passed:  A motion that the Board of Education conduct a closed session as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(c) and KRS 61.810(1)(k) of the Open Meetings Act, for the purpose of discussions relating to pending litigation and formative discussions of the Superintendent’s Professional Growth Plan passed with a motion by Mr. Joseph Marshall and a second by Mr. James Craig.

III. Adjourn from Executive Session
Actions Taken

Order #2020-167 - Motion Passed:  A motion that the Board of Education adjourn from Executive Session and return to Open Session passed with a motion by Mr. Chris Brady and a second by Mr. Joseph Marshall.

IV. Possible Consideration of a Motion on Pending Litigation
Actions Taken

Order #2020-168 - Motion Passed:  A motion to authorize Board Counsel to effectuate a settlement in the matter identified in closed session and pursuant to the terms discussed in closed session passed with a motion by Mr. James Craig and a second by Mr. Joseph Marshall.

V. Adjournment
Recommended Motion

A motion to adjourn

Actions Taken

Order #2020-169 - Motion Passed:  A motion to adjourn passed with a motion by Mr. Joseph Marshall and a second by Dr. Corrie Shull.