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Byron Center board moves into closed session citing attorney–client privilege
Summary
At its May 18 work meeting the Byron Center Public Schools Board voted to enter a closed session under attorney–client privilege. The motion, moved by Trustee Brad Wiechertjes and supported by Trustee Tom Oberst, passed by roll call.
The Byron Center Public Schools Board of Education voted to move into a closed session on May 18, 2026, citing attorney–client privilege under 'Section 8 (1) (h).' The motion was made by Trustee Brad Wiechertjes and supported by Trustee Tom Oberst; the board then recessed into closed session.
Trustees who voted in favor were Board President Brenda Hondorp, Trustee Tim Oberst, Trustee Amber Swift, Trustee Thalia Tilma and Trustee Brad Wiechertjes. The motion as recorded in the meeting minutes stated, "Brad Wiechertjes, supported by Tom Oberst, to move into closed session for Attorney Client Privilege Section 8 (1) (h)." The board returned to open session later in the evening.
The record lists Superintendent Kevin Macina and other district staff as present for the work meeting, but the minutes do not disclose the substantive content of the closed session, consistent with the cited attorney–client privilege. The session began after routine opening items and public participation and concluded when the board returned to open session at 6:02 p.m.
