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Corvallis board met in executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(f) to consult with counsel
Summary
The Corvallis School District Board of Directors held a closed executive session under ORS 192.660(2)(f) to consult with counsel, then discussed whether a publicly advertised "meet the candidates" event constituted a board meeting before voting to reject a related grievance.
The Corvallis School District Board convened an executive session May 29 under ORS 192.660(2)(f) to consult with counsel, according to meeting minutes. The closed session was followed by discussion in open session about whether a separately advertised "meet the candidates" event qualified as a public meeting under Oregon law.
Minutes note two separate announcements clarified the event was not a school board meeting and that the gathering was structured to prevent group discussions and board deliberations. After the discussion the board approved a motion finding that the facts and circumstances set forth in the grievance did not accurately reflect the governing body's conduct; the vote was unanimous. The meeting opened at 7:05 p.m. and adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
