Board certifies closed session, schedules Wednesday retreat and adjourns

Speaker 1, the chair, asked members to confirm that the board had discussed only the items listed in its closed-session notice and that “no action was taken.” Speaker 1 then requested a formal certification motion and the board approved it by roll call, with members answering “Aye.”

The certification affirms the board’s statement that the closed session remained within the scope of the items listed on the notice and that no formal action resulted from that closed session. Speaker 1 framed the certification as a procedural confirmation: “during the call for the closed session, only those items that were outlined for the call for closed session were discussed and that no action was taken.”

Board members also addressed scheduling for an upcoming retreat. Speaker 3 confirmed a proposed time—“9 to 3 on Wednesday?”—and Speaker 4 said the retreat will be held in the school’s conference room, noting space will be tight and that attendees must provide their own food. Speaker 2 raised a question about whether the retreat is open to the public; the record shows some uncertainty in response and no definitive determination was entered in this segment.

Before adjourning, Speaker 1 offered thanks to colleagues and staff, specifically praising Westmoreland Social Services and Ms. Cusick for their work, calling her efforts “Herculean” and encouraging continued support. Speaker 3 moved to adjourn; Speaker 2 seconded, the chair called the vote and the motion carried.

The meeting closed after formal voice votes on the certification and the adjournment. No new board actions or policy decisions were recorded in the transcript provided.