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Board delays vote on consultant contract for Kwame Stephens after trustee questions
Summary
The Board considered a consultant contract for Kwame Stephens to support district teaching and learning; Interim Superintendent Shana Murphy said Stephens "brings significant knowledge and experience," but Trustee Corporan raised legitimacy concerns and the board postponed action until the next meeting.
A motion was made to accept a consultant contract for Kwame Stephens to provide services supporting district-wide initiatives in Teaching and Learning. Interim Superintendent Shana Murphy explained the recommendation, saying Stephens "brings significant knowledge and experience."
Trustee Corporan raised concerns about the legitimacy of the contract and pressed for clarification; after a lengthy discussion between Corporan, Interim Superintendent Murphy and other board members, the board agreed to postpone action on the contract to the following meeting.
The minutes record no final vote on the contract at this meeting; the item will return to the board for further consideration and possible action at a later date.
