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West Clermont board rescinds plan to solicit multiple law firms after split 3–2 vote
Summary
The West Clermont School Board voted 3–2 to rescind a resolution authorizing a request for proposals for legal services after members debated whether to pursue multiple firms now or delay. Board members expressed concerns about timing and having seen materials in advance.
The West Clermont School Board voted to rescind a previously approved resolution to request proposals for legal services, reversing an item the board had approved at its February meeting.
Board President Mr. Patton presented the motion to rescind resolution cited in the record as "206.5 26-53." During discussion, members disagreed over whether to proceed with soliciting multiple law firms immediately or postpone the process until later in the year. Several members said they had not reviewed the list of proposed firms in advance and preferred more time to consider options; others said it was reasonable to explore potential cost savings through competitive proposals.
On a roll call vote the board recorded: Mr. Patton — yes; Mr. Rudy — yes; Mr. Chumley — yes; Miss Sandborn — no; Mrs. Spencer — no. The motion to rescind passed 3–2.
The rescission does not specify a replacement plan; board members discussed delaying any new search until the next contract cycle so a single attorney could continue to handle most district matters while specialists (for taxes, property or other discrete matters) could be engaged as needed. The board did not adopt new procurement language or identify a timetable for reopening the search before the vote to rescind.
Votes at a glance
- Motion to adopt the agenda: approved (four yes; one member absent). - Consent agenda (personnel, minutes, donations, and technology contracts including ParentSquare and FR Connect): approved by roll call (five yes). - Motion to rescind the legal‑services RFP resolution (206.5 26-53): approved 3–2 (Patton, Rudy, Chumley yes; Sandborn, Spencer no). - Motion to enter executive session for personnel/negotiation matters: approved unanimously (five yes).
What happens next
The board did not set a new timetable at the meeting for soliciting legal services; the rescission simply removes the previously approved authorization and leaves future action to a later meeting or separate staff recommendation.
