Lancaster board approves resolution authorizing execution of sub-grant agreement, holds executive session

The Lancaster Community School District Board of Education approved a resolution authorizing execution of a sub-grant agreement and then moved into executive session for an administrative review during its Jan. 29 meeting.

President Mike Steffel called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Committee member Nate Gallagher moved to adopt the agenda and Committee member Sara Mumm seconded; the motion carried 7-0-0 by voice vote. The minutes record no oral or written communications and no public participation during the meeting.

The board approved a “Resolution Authorizing Execution of Sub-grant Agreement.” Committee member Nate Gallagher moved the resolution and Committee member Gina Rollins seconded; the motion carried on a 7-0-0 voice vote. The minutes do not specify the amount, funding source, recipient, or other terms of the sub-grant agreement.

Following that action, Committee member Sara Mumm moved and Committee member Chad Olmstead seconded a motion to enter executive session under statute 19.85(1)(c), to consider employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. The motion carried on a roll call vote of 7-0-0. The executive session item is listed as an "Administrative Review." The minutes do not record the substance of the executive session.

The board returned to open session and adjourned following a motion by Committee member Nate Gallagher, seconded by Committee member Sara Mumm; that motion carried by voice vote 7-0-0. The meeting concluded at 6:36 p.m. The minutes were signed by Dean J. Noethe, Board Clerk.

No next steps, deadlines, or further details about the sub-grant or the administrative review are specified in the minutes.