The CCS Board of Education held a business meeting on January 13, 2025, where key discussions centered around the voting process for selecting finalists for a position. The meeting began with a tie in the initial voting round, resulting in a 33-33 split. According to the newly approved voting process, since no finalist received four or more votes, the board moved to a second round of voting.

During this round, only the two candidates with the highest number of votes, Mrs. Lancaster and Dr. Kirk, would be considered. The board members debated whether to take a short recess to deliberate before proceeding with the vote. Ultimately, a ten-minute recess was called, allowing members time to reflect on their choices before reconvening at 9:40.

The meeting's structure emphasized the importance of a fair and transparent voting process, ensuring that all board members had the opportunity to weigh their options carefully. The outcome of the subsequent voting round was not detailed in the provided transcript, leaving the final decision pending. This meeting highlighted the procedural steps taken by the board to address ties and ensure a democratic selection process for leadership roles within the education system.