Regent Dukes asked whether there was a cap on the number of assistant coaches referred to in the contract. AD Johnson replied that they have proposed six assistant coaches, which is standard for a football program of KSU's size.
MOTION by Regent Walston:
Move the Board to approve the Head Football Coach contract.
Seconded by Regent Moyer and passed without dissent.
VI. Closed Session
Next, the Board moved into closed session, pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(c) and KRS 61.810(1)(f), to discuss pending litigation and individual personnel matters.
MOTION by Regent Dukes:
Move the Board to enter a closed session.
Seconded by Regent Fields and passed without dissent.
At this time, the Board entered a closed session.
VII. Public Actions
When the Board reconvened, Chair Patton stated that the Board had completed its discussion and called for a motion to enter an open session again.
MOTION by Regent Walston:
Move the Board to enter into an open session.
Seconded by Regent Fields and passed without dissent.
During closed session, the Board discussed one item on which they could take action, the settlement of Franklin Circuit case No. 19-CI-01137. Chair Patton requested a motion to approve the settlement of that case by the terms of the proposed written agreement as presented.
MOTION by Regent Adams:
Move to approve the settlement of the case by the terms of the proposed written agreement as presented.
Seconded by Regent Dukes, and passed without dissent.
VIII. Closing Remarks
Chair Patton closed the meeting by remarking that he was appreciative for everyone's participation as KSU continues to forge ahead.
IX. Adjournment
MOTION by Regent Dukes:
Move the Board to adjourn.
Seconded by Regent Walston and passed without dissent.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:32 p.m.