(From the Carthage R-9 School District)The Carthage R-9 Board of Education met in special session on Friday, October 11, 2024, 12:00 pm, at Carthage R-9 District Administration Office.
Present were board members Jeff Jones, Niki Cloud, Lora Phelps, Maria Sanchez, and Mark Westhoff. Ryan Collier and Patrick Scott attended via Zoom.
The board members approved the agenda and adjourned to closed session to discuss legal and personnel matters in compliance with Section 610.021 (1) and (3) of the Revised Statutes of Missouri.
In closed session the Board approved the following personnel actions:
Certified Resignation: Rachel Beckett, French Teacher, Carthage High School
I believe that all these Carthage Closed Door Sessions, both at the Schools and the Carthage City Council - Violate the Sunshine Law and that both are being Funded by Tax Payers Money and should be Open Session, so that John-Q-Public is aware of what is going on. I think everyone is tired of the Secrecy, the Lies, and the Hidden Agendas that are occurring.
ReplyDeleteYes, school boards can hold closed-door meetings in some circumstances, but there are specific rules and procedures to follow:
Public vote
A majority vote of the public governmental body is required to close a meeting or vote. Who Authorized or Initiated the Closed Door Session - Who Seconded or Ratified this, Session.
Notice
The public must be notified of the time, date, place, and reason for the closed meeting.
Reason
Closed meetings can only be closed to the extent necessary for the specific reason announced.
Objection
Board members can object to a closed meeting if they believe it violates the Sunshine Law. The objecting member must vote against closing and will be allowed to participate in any subsequent meeting or vote.
Topics
Closed meetings can be used to discuss sensitive topics like employment issues, trial-related issues, or medical history.