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Board schedules short executive session this week to consult counsel on Missoula trial verdict and possible appeal
Summary
Trustees agreed to hold a short executive session (via Zoom, with hybrid options) this week to consult legal counsel over a Missoula trial verdict and to take any subsequent vote in open session; notice requirements and quorum were discussed.
The board scheduled a short executive session this week to consult with legal counsel about a recently concluded trial in Missoula and whether to pursue an appeal. Chair Jen said the matter requires prompt legal review and canvassed availability for Thursday or Friday; trustees discussed Zoom participation, hybrid options and notice requirements for closed meetings.
By law, the board noted, litigation strategy qualifies for executive session and minutes of closed meetings must be kept but secured. Matt (administrative staff) said legal counsel would join by Zoom from Missoula; trustees discussed quorum constraints and the need to provide secure access for authorized participants. The chair proposed Friday at 10:00 or 1:30 as possible times and asked trustees to indicate availability; staff will post notice as required.
Why it matters: the board must legally consult counsel in closed session to discuss litigation strategy and then return to open session if it will take any formal vote on the matter. Trustee questions focused on process: how information is restricted before and after closed meetings and whether hybrid or Zoom participation is acceptable. The board agreed to proceed by Zoom with the option for trustees to attend in person at the administration office if preferred.
Next steps: staff will post the meeting notice and circulate times; legal counsel will brief the board during the executive session, and the board said it will reconvene in open session to consider any vote.
