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Board adopts edited 2026 Operating Agreement after brief debate over wording
Summary
Board members debated whether to use the phrases "function as" or "work towards" in the 2026 Board Operating Agreement, agreed to combine them, and adopted the edited agreement; the motion passed with one dissenting vote from Director Wynn-Elledge.
The board discussed language in its 2026 Board Operating Agreement during the Jan. 22 meeting, focusing on whether members should "function as" or "work towards" a cohesive unit.
Directors agreed to a compromise that combined both phrases to read "function as and work towards." Director Kelley moved to approve and adopt the edited Operating Agreement; Director Polehn seconded. The motion passed with a single dissent from Director Wynn-Elledge. Student representatives indicated they were in agreement with the document.
Board minutes record the procedural discussion and the recorded vote. The Operating Agreement adoption formalizes expectations for board conduct and process for the coming year.
