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# KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS SPECIAL CALLED MEETING *** Meeting Was Conducted in Person and by Teleconference *** Wednesday, May 17, 2023 3:30 p.m. EDT Harold R. Benson Research and Demonstration Farm 1525 Mills Lane Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 (Primary Physical Location)

# MINUTES

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### I. Call To Order

The Board's Chair, Regent Tammi Dukes, called the meeting to order at 3:35 p.m.

### II. Roll Call

The Board's Secretary, Zach Atwell, called the roll:

Chair Tammi Dukes

Regent Herman Walston, EdD

Regent Michael Adams, Jr.

Regent Edward Fields

Regent Ernie Fletcher, MD

Regent Edward Hatchett, Esq.

Regent Jason Moseley

Regent Charles Moyer, PhD

Regent Robert Ramsey, Sr.

Regent Savion Briggs

Present

Present

Present

Present

Present

Present

Present

Present

Present

Present

Regent Savion Briggs Not Present

At least six (6) Regents were in attendance and present during roll call; therefore, a quorum was established.

### III. Approval of the Agenda

## MOTION by Regent Moyer:

Move the Board of Regents to approve the agenda of the May 17, 2023, Special Called Meeting of the Board of Regents.

Seconded by Regent Adams, and passed without dissent.

### IV. Introduction of Presidential Candidate

Next, Chair Dukes introduced presidential candidate Dr. Koffi Akakpo. Dr. Akakpo offered opening remarks and shared his background.

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Pursuant to KRS 61.810 (1)(f), Chair Dukes called for a motion to enter closed session to discuss individual personnel matters.

## MOTION by Regent Adams:

Move the Board to enter into a closed session.

Seconded, and passed without dissent.

The Board entered a closed session.

### VI. Closing Remarks

When the Board reconvened, Chair Dukes stated that the Board had completed its discussion and no action had been taken. She then called for a motion to enter an open session.

## MOTION by Regent Adams:

Move the Board to enter into an open session.

Seconded by Regent Walston, and passed without dissent.

Chair Dukes closed the meeting by urging her fellow Regents to reflect on the day's discussion, and expressed her gratitude to Regents, faculty, staff, students, and community members for their active participation in the day's activities.

### VII. Adjournment

MOTION by Regent Moseley:

Move the Board to adjourn.

Seconded by Regent Walston, and passed without dissent.

The meeting was adjourned at 5:08 p.m.

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Zach Atwell, Board Secretary

Kentucky State University

Board of Regents

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Regent Tammi Dukes, Chair

Kentucky State University

Board of Regents

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