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Special School District board defers grievance hearing after procedural, notice disputes
Summary
At its May 13 meeting the Board of Directors of the Special School District voted to defer consideration of grievance matter 2024‑01 to July 15 after disagreement over whether the matter met an exception allowing executive session and requests for the full grievance transcript to be provided and brailled for board members.
The Board of Directors of the Special School District on May 13 voted to defer consideration of grievance hearing matter 2024‑01 to its July 15 meeting after questions about proper notice and whether the item could be taken in executive session.
Board members initially voted to move into an executive session to review the personnel committee’s handling of the grievance. Board attorney Andre told the board: “Under the statute 42 17, there is a provision permitting executive sessions for investigative proceedings regarding allegations of misconduct.” The board took a roll-call vote that resulted in approval to convene an executive session.
The grievant, identified in the meeting as Whitney (the district’s attorney in this matter), urged that the record and procedure be handled openly or, at…
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