Feb. 19, 2020, minutes

The Special Meeting was called to order at 6 p.m. in the Jr/Sr. High School Cafeteria by President Brian Crandall and the Pledge of Allegiance was said.

Approval of the Agenda

Ms. Bray moved and Mr. Lewis seconded a motion to formally approve the consent agenda. All voted in favor; motion carried 6:0.

Executive Session

The President announced the purpose of the Executive Session was to consider the charges which had been filed with the Clerk of the Board on February 19, 2020, and copies which were presented to each Board member by the clerk.

The President advised the Board that it is required to determine whether there is probable cause for the charges, and further, that a majority vote of the entire Board is required if probable cause is to be found by the Board. The President further advised the Board that if probable cause is found, the Board must determine the maximum penalty which will be imposed by the Board if the employee does not request a hearing, or that will be sought by the Board if the employee is found guilty of the charges after a hearing.

On a motion made Mr. Crandall, seconded by Ms. Gilbert the BOE entered into Executive Session. All voted in favor; motion carried 6:0.

President Crandall declared the public meeting reconvened at 7:58 p.m.

On a motion made by Ms. Gilbert, seconded by Ms. Bray, the BOE adjourned the public meeting at 8:00 p.m. All voted in favor; motion carried 6:0.

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