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Board approves Gotham Artists contract for Kevin Elko despite objections about fee (3–2)
Summary
Trustees approved a contract with Gotham Artists to bring keynote Kevin Elko to the district after a brief but pointed debate over the contractor’s fee and scope; the motion passed 3–2 after one board member called the cost "a little high."
The Monongalia County Board of Education voted 3–2 April 14 to approve a contract with Gotham Artists for a Kevin Elko keynote after trustees debated whether the fee matched the short presentation window outlined in the contract.
Board member concerns: One board member questioned the total compensation and said it "seems a little high considering our presenters from last year…
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