3. Closed Session

• Regent Dukes stated they are ready to enter into closed session pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(f) and (m) to discuss personnel matters that may result in appointment, dismissal or discipline of an employee and records exempted from the disclosure under KRS 61.878(1)(m). Regent Hatchett made a motion to enter into closed session. Regent Moyer seconded the motion. Motion Passed.
• President Koffi Akakpo asked Chair Dukes if she was expecting him in the closed session.
• Chair Dukes responded that she wants him there for the first couple of minutes so that they can level set some things.

4. Reconvene in Open Session

• Chair Dukes asked for a motion to go back into open session. Regent Moseley made a motion to go back into open session. Regent Fields seconded the motion. Motion Passed.

5. Possible Action from Closed Session

• Chair Dukes said they want to make a motion for an amendment to Dr. Akakpo's contract to extend it until August 7 as that gives them time to make some amendments and changes to his current contract. She entertained a motion for the extension of Dr. Akakpo's current contract. Regent Fields made the motion. Regent Moyer seconded the motion. Motion Passed. No opposing votes. Chair Dukes said they are extending the contract to August 7.

6. Closing Remarks

• Chair Dukes made closing remarks.

7. Adjournment.

• Chair Dukes asked for motion for adjournment. Regent Moyer made a motion to adjourn the special board meeting. It was seconded by Regent Fields.
• The meeting was adjourned at 11:53 a.m.

Submitted by:

Nicole Sergent, Secretary Board of Regents

Regent Tammi Dukes, Chair Board of Regents