A few questions to consider as you watch the video:
- Dr. Keegan's letter stated that the School District had not been contacted by the police. What type of investigation can have been initiated without the police contacting the District?
- Why such a hurry to do this tonight in an emergency meeting with 1 board member unable to attend?
- Is it appropriate for individual board members to release information to the police and not share it with fellow board members?
- Claims have been made by others that this investigation is somehow responsible for the 25% increase in certified employee attrition. Do you believe this?
- Will the Arizona Attorney General's office investigate complaints of Open Meeting Law and Conflict of interest violations in regards to the release of this information to the police prior to board action?
Since some people might not have a chance to watch the video, hope you do not mind if I post a brief synopsis:
ReplyDeleteSpecial Meeting of the GPS Governing Board on 11 March 2014, 7:00 pm
Board Members Present: Ms. Burk, Mr. Colvin, Ms. Humphreys, Ms. Smith
Board Member Absent: Ms. Tram
Others Present: Dr. Jim Rice, Interim Superintendent of the GPS
Prior to the call to order, it was decided that public comment on Item 2.01 would be allowed but it would not be allowed for Item 2.02.
The meeting was called to order and the roll call taken.
Item 2.01 Agenda Item to approve the contract offered to Dr. Jim Rice for the position of Interim Superintendent. A motion was made by Ms. Humphreys to approve the contract offered to Dr. Rice for the position and it was seconded by Ms. Smith. The motion carried four (4) - 0 with one member absent.
Item 2.02 Approve a Formal Letter to the Gilbert Police Department Requesting an Investigation Into Alleged Public Record Destruction. A motion was made by Mr. Colvin to approve the letter to the Gilbert Police Department. The motion was seconded by Ms. Smith.
Discussion among board members followed.
The motion carried with three (3) in favor (Burk, Colvin & Smith), one (1) opposed (Ms. Humphreys), and one not voting.
These are the facts. The agenda, Dr. Rice's contract and the letter to the Gilbert PD can be found at http://www.boarddocs.com/az/gpsaz/Board.nsf/Public
Hope this helps for those who can not watch right away. Cathy Youngblood