When the Board reconvened from its closed session, Chair Dukes stated that no action had been taken during the closed session, and she then called for a motion to enter into open session.
MOTION by Vice Chair Adams:
Move the Board to enter into open session.
Second by Regent Hatchett and passed without dissent.
Chair Dukes reported that during the closed session, the Board reviewed and discussed the appeals filed by five of the seven faculty members whose employment terminations were approved at the June 29, 2023, special called meeting of the Board of Regents. Chair Dukes then called for a motion to affirm the termination of the faculty members.
Move the Board to affirm the termination of the seven faculty members.
Second by Regent Hatchett and passed without dissent. Regent Walston elected to abstain from voting on the motion due to his position as Faculty Regent.
Chair Dukes closed the meeting by acknowledging President Akakpo’s first Board meeting and extending welcoming comments and support. She also thanked the Regents for their participation at the meeting and for their continued commitment and dedication. She then thanked all faculty and staff for their contributions to the University.
President Akakpo then addressed the Board, sharing his plan and vision for advancing the institution over the next three to five years.
MOTION by Regent Walston:
Move the Board to adjourn.
Seconded by Regent Briggs and passed without dissent.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:04 p.m.
Submitted by:
Zach Atwell, Board Secretary Regent Tammi Dukes, Chair
Kentucky State University Kentucky State University
Board of Regents Board of Regents
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Approved with no corrections
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Approved with corrections