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Covert school board moves to closed session citing attorney‑client privilege
Summary
At a May 18 special meeting the Covert Public School Board of Education voted unanimously to enter closed session under Section 8(1)(h) of the Open Meetings Act to consider an attorney‑client privileged communication; the board reconvened in open session at 6:53 p.m.
The Covert Public School Board of Education convened a closed session on May 18, 2026, to consider "an attorney‑client privileged communication that is exempt from disclosure under Section 8(1)(h) of the Open Meetings Act," a motion recorded in the meeting minutes. Board member Veronica Aburto Cortes made the motion, and Cheryl McCray supported it; the roll call vote was unanimous (seven ayes) and the board moved into closed session at 5:34 p.m.
The special meeting began at 5:30 p.m., President Geoffrey Rose led the Pledge of Allegiance and the board adopted the agenda before entering closed session. The record shows no public comment was received. The board reconvened from closed session at 6:53 p.m. and later adjourned at 6:59 p.m. The minutes list Attorney Austin Munroe of Thrun Law firm as the source of the investigation findings referenced during the meeting; the subject of the attorney‑client communication and any factual details disclosed in closed session were not specified in the open record.
