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# KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS SPECIAL CALLED MEETING *** Meeting Was Conducted in Person and by Teleconference *** Tuesday, May 16, 2023 3:15 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 3:25 p.m.

### II. Roll Call

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

Chair Tammi Dukes Present

Regent Herman Walston, EdD Not Present

Regent Michael Adams, Jr. Present

Regent Edward Fields Present

Regent Ernie Fletcher, MD Present

Regent Edward Hatchett, Esq. Present

Regent Jason Moseley Present

Regent Charles Moyer, Ph.D. Present

Regent Robert Ramsey Sr. Present

Regent Savion Briggs Not Present

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

Note: Regent Walston joined the meeting shortly after roll-call.

### III. Approval of the Agenda

MOTION by Regent Adams:

Move the Board of Regents to approve the agenda of the May 16, 2023, Special Called Meeting of the Board of Regents.

Seconded by Regent Fletcher and passed without dissent.

### IV. Introduction of Presidential Candidate

Chair Dukes introduced presidential candidate Dr. Gerald Hunter. Dr. Hunter greeted the Board and provided a brief summary of his background.

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### V. Closed Session

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 Fields:

Move the Board to enter into a closed session.

Seconded by Regent Adams, 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 Walston:

Move the Board to enter into an open session.

Seconded by Regent Fields, and passed without dissent.

Chair Dukes closed the meeting, urging the Regents to reflect deeply upon the day's discussion with the first of the final three candidates. Chair Dukes reminded the Regents that in fulfilling their role in making the best decision for KSU, that decision does not rest solely upon a single day's meeting, but on a thorough evaluation of each candidate. Chair Dukes also thanked the Regents for their unwavering commitment to KSU and its future.

### VII. Adjournment

## MOTION by Regent Adams:

Move the Board to adjourn.

Seconded by Regent Moyer, and passed without dissent.

The meeting was adjourned at 4:59 p.m.

Submitted by:

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Zach Atwell, Board Secretary



Kentucky State University

Board of Regents

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Tammie Duke

Regent Tammi Dukes, Chair



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Kentucky State University

Approved with no corrections

Board of Regents

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