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Board authorizes chair to handle requests for release of attorney‑client memorandum
Summary
After returning from executive session on a privileged attorney‑client memorandum, the Wallingford board voted to add a possible action to the agenda and authorized the chair to consult legal counsel and address requests for release of the memorandum; the amendment to include the superintendent in the executive session drew one no vote.
The Wallingford Board of Education met in executive session to review an attorney‑client privileged memorandum and later took public action to authorize the board chair to handle requests for release of that memorandum.
During executive session the board amended the motion to include board counsel Rebecca Santiago and the superintendent in the meeting; the amendment passed by roll call with Mrs. Reus voting no. After returning to open session, the board added to the agenda a possible action concerning requests for release of the attorney‑client privileged memorandum and moved to authorize the chair to address any such requests after reviewing them with legal counsel. The motion carried.
Board discussion in the public session confirmed that the privileged memorandum was prepared for the Wallingford Board of Education and that the chair has the authority to consult counsel in responding to requests for release.
Next steps: Board chair will review any requests for release of the memorandum with legal counsel and respond in accordance with legal advice and board policy.
