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Chawanakee board upholds superintendent’s decision after closed-session vote
Summary
After a closed-session discussion about anticipated litigation, the Chawanakee Unified School District Board of Trustees voted 3–2 on March 10, 2026, to uphold Superintendent Jamie Nino’s decision. The motion to "uphold the Superintendent's decision" was moved by Trustee Seth Waltner and seconded by Clerk Jack Thornburg.
The Chawanakee Unified School District Board of Trustees voted 3–2 on March 10, 2026, to uphold Superintendent Jamie Nino’s decision following a closed-session meeting on anticipated litigation. The board reconvened in open session at 6:50 PM and announced the reportable action.
Trustee Seth Waltner moved "to uphold the Superintendent's decision," and Clerk Jack Thornburg seconded the motion. The vote was recorded as: Ayes — Board President Barbara Bigelow, Trustee Seth Waltner and Clerk Jack Thornburg; Noes — Trustee Jessie Hutchens and Vice President Elisabeth Parish. The minutes do not specify the substance of the superintendent’s decision or additional factual detail about the underlying matter discussed in closed session.
The board had earlier moved into closed session under Government Code Section 54956.9 (anticipated litigation) after a motion by Vice President Elisabeth Parish at 6:01 PM. The meeting agenda was adopted unanimously at the start of the special meeting. The board adjourned the same evening after reporting the action. No public comments addressing the closed-session item are recorded in the minutes.
