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Kent School District board declines to add 'board communication' to special meeting agenda after heated exchange
Summary
A motion to add a "board communication" item to the special meeting consent agenda failed on a roll call vote, 1–3. Directors debated whether a special meeting was an appropriate venue, whether a full board and superintendent should be present, and raised concerns about past conduct and procedural fairness.
Board members debated governance and meeting procedure during a special meeting when one director asked to add a "board communication" item to the consent agenda. After extended discussion about process, attendance and prior comments from the dais, the board rejected the motion by roll call 1–3.
"This would be more appropriate for a full board meeting," President Margell said during the discussion, urging that the matter be handled when all directors can participate.
Vice President Cook…
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