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Public commenter alleges board held illegal closed‑session discussion; board approves policies with abstentions and moves to closed session
Summary
A resident alleged the board discussed a curriculum position in closed session in violation of the law; the board approved policies with two abstentions and then voted to adjourn into closed session to discuss personnel under Mo. Rev. Stat. §610.021.
At the March 7 meeting, public comment included an allegation that the board violated Missouri open‑meetings law when it discussed a curriculum and instruction position in closed session and then moved that matter to a special‑call meeting with limited notice.
Anna Lemann, who identified herself during public comment, said she filed a sunshine request and concluded that the board’s handling of the curriculum position was unlawful. "It appears that Doctor Evans brought it to the attention of the board and administration that the…
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