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Perryton ISD board moves into closed session to consult attorneys on federal lawsuit
Summary
The Perryton ISD board announced it would convene a closed meeting under Texas Government Code chapter 551 to consult with attorneys about a pending federal lawsuit identified in the agenda as SJ v. Perryton Independent School District. The board said any action from the closed session would occur after the open meeting reconvenes.
The Perryton Independent School District board announced it would convene a closed meeting to consult with school attorneys about a pending federal lawsuit listed on the agenda.
The board president said the closed session would be held under Texas Government Code, chapter 551, citing section 551.071 for attorney consultation and read the litigation caption: “SJ as parent, conservator, and next friend of NJ v. Perryton Independent School District, et al., Case No. 2:24-CV-00160-Z,” pending in the U.S. District Court, Amarillo Division. The board also said the superintendent evaluation would be discussed in a separate closed session later in the meeting.
Board members indicated no action would be taken in closed session; any action arising from the discussion would occur after the board returned to open session. The public notice language and the agenda citation were read aloud at the meeting prior to recessing into closed session.
The announcement did not disclose the substance of the legal consultation or any planned outcome. The board provided the case caption and case number so interested parties could locate the court filing externally.
