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Flambeau board votes 6-1 to enter closed session on pending litigation
Summary
The board voted to convene in closed session under Wis. Stat. 19.85 to discuss current and potential litigation, insurance coverage and settlement issues; the motion passed on a 6-1 roll-call vote with Board member Doug Verdegan opposed.
The Flambeau School District Board of Education moved to convene in closed session to discuss current litigation and related insurance and settlement matters. The motion cited Wisconsin law permitting closed-session discussion: "pursuant Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(c), (e), (f), and/or (g) to discuss current litigation involving the District and related communications, review and evaluate potential settlement agreement(s) and related insurance coverage and defense issues."
The motion to enter closed session was approved on a 6-1 roll-call vote. The minutes record individual votes: Laura Dutter-Nelson—Yes; Doug Verdegan—No; Linda Zimmer—Yes; Lana Nelson—Yes; Jennifer Heath—Yes; Ted Alberson—Yes. The minutes state the board may take action in closed session if appropriate and then will entertain a motion to adjourn from closed session. No closed-session outcome is recorded in the open-session minutes.
