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Board declines to add 250th‑anniversary resolution to tonight's agenda; schedules work session
Summary
Trustees debated whether to add a resolution supporting celebration of the United States' 250th anniversary to the meeting agenda, voted not to add it tonight and agreed to address the item in a work session on Sept. 8; the board also approved the consent agenda and accepted several grants and donations.
During the meeting, trustees debated a proposed resolution "supporting the celebration of the United States 200 and fiftieth anniversary of freedom and liberty" and voted not to add that resolution to the evening's agenda. Several trustees said they supported the idea but wanted more time and broader input, and the chair opted to schedule a work session for further development.
Trustee Tracy Schmidt moved to amend the agenda to add the resolution for discussion and possible action; trustees discussed whether to handle edits in a committee or in a public work session. Some trustees said the resolution was straightforward and merited immediate consideration, while others asked for additional…
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