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Centennial board unanimously authorizes engagement with Keller Rohrback LLP on social-media class action
Summary
Superintendent James Owens recommended the district engage Keller Rohrback LLP to assess claims about social media's effects on young people; the board voted unanimously to authorize the engagement.
The Centennial School District 28J board voted unanimously Oct. 9 to authorize the district to engage Keller Rohrback LLP concerning a class-action matter about social media and young people.
Superintendent James Owens summarized the legal background and potential implications for the district, saying the risk is minimal and noting the district could see financial recovery if damages are established. Vice Chair Pam Shields moved to authorize engagement; Director Claudia Andrews seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Board members discussed that counsel had been consulted by district leadership and that the engagement will allow the district to assess legal options. The board did not take a separate vote authorizing expenditure amounts at the meeting; the motion authorized engagement with the law firm as described.
