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Board recesses to closed session for attorney-client discussion, reconvenes and adjourns

Marquette Area Public Schools Board of Education · May 18, 2026
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Summary

The board voted unanimously to recess to closed session under the Open Meetings Act provision for attorney-client privileged material; the board reconvened to open session later and adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

At 7:02 p.m. the Board voted to recess to a closed session under Section 8(h) of the Michigan Open Meetings Act, combined with Section 13(1)(g) of the Freedom of Information Act, to discuss material protected by attorney-client privilege. The motion was made by Eric Smith and seconded by Cherryl Maddox-Smith; a roll-call vote showed six ayes and no nays. The meeting recessed to closed session and reconvened at 7:29 p.m.

After reconvening, a motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Cassidy Thomas, seconded by Jennifer Klipp and carried 6-0. The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

The minutes note that the closed session was convened for attorney-client privileged material and no public details were discussed in open session beyond the procedural motion and the roll-call vote on the motion to recess.