to the APA report findings and recommendations, as well as Department of Education and SACSCOC-related issues, and identifying how the Board can be more involved in getting these matters under control.
Regent Walston suggested that the Board look further into the University's relationship with the Foundation moving forward, questioning whether some of the Foundation's activities identified by the APA report might jeopardize KSU's ability to receive federal funding.
Regent Moyer inquired whether the Presidential Search should proceed at this time, considering the findings. Chair Patton responded that this topic needed to be addressed during a separate Board meeting since this was a special called meeting, and the Board was required to adhere closely to the agenda.
Regent Dukes emphasized the essential need for transparency and urged Interim President Johnson and his administration to be as transparent as possible with the Board.
Regent Hatchett commended the Kentucky state auditors, thanking them for producing a highly professional forensic exam despite extremely difficult circumstances. Regent Hatchett further noted that their audit would aid prosecutors in building cases against those who had betrayed the University and the people of Kentucky.
This agenda item was incorporated into agenda item IV.(A), above.
Chair Patton offered closing remarks, observing that despite the gravity of the situation, there are still opportunities to change the trajectory of the Institution through painstaking effort and due diligence.
Chair Patton thanked the Board members for their continued efforts and for rising to the occasion.
MOTION by Regent Dukes:
Move the Board to adjourn.
Seconded by Regent Fields and passed without dissent.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:46 p.m.