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Kent School District rejects motion to pay Director Cook’s legal fees; board splits on process
Summary
The board debated and ultimately rejected a motion to authorize payment of Director Cook’s attorney fees related to litigation; the vote failed after a heated, hours-long discussion about process, equity and executive-session negotiations.
The Kent School District Board on March 26 debated a motion to add an agenda item authorizing payment of Director Cook’s legal and attorney fees and later considered a formal motion to approve payment.
Vice President Cook moved an amendment to add agenda item 8.02, described as authorization to pay his legal fees; the board first approved placing the item on the agenda by roll call. Later in the meeting the board considered a substantive motion to approve payment of Director Cook’s fees.
The board’s discussion lasted more than an hour and covered procedure, legal ethics and precedent. Vice President Cook said he…
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