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Board votes 4–1 to opt in to 31aa funding after closed session; Barnard dissents
Summary
After a closed session for attorney–client privilege, the Benzie board amended the agenda and approved Resolution A (Opt‑In and Waiver) for 31aa funding on a 4–1 vote; Vice President Barnard voted no.
The Benzie County Central Board approved Resolution A to opt in to 31aa funding on a 4–1 vote after returning from a closed session on Nov. 10.
Trustees voted to go into closed session for "Attorney/Client Privilege Communication – 31aa Funding" after audience participation. The board recessed and later returned to open session at 10:25 p.m., amended the agenda to bring the item up, and then approved the Opt‑In and Waiver resolution (Ayes: 4; Nays: 1 — Barnard). The minutes record the motion to amend the agenda was moved by Mr. Kempton and supported by Mrs. Gillison.
Earlier in the meeting the superintendent reported the Northwest Michigan School Leaders Association had discussed a potential lawsuit challenging language for the 31aa school mental health and safety funding and advised districts to wait before accepting funds. The board did not disclose the contents of the closed session; minutes reflect only that the board returned to open session and took the recorded vote.
The vote is the latest action on the district's approach to 31aa funds; the minutes do not record any conditions attached to the resolution or further implementation steps during the public session.
