Pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(f), the Board entered a closed session to discuss individual personnel matters.
MOTION by Regent Moyer:
Move the Board to enter into a closed session.
Seconded by Regent Fields, and passed without dissent.
VII. Public Action
When the Board reconvened from closed session, Chair Dukes announced that no action had been taken. She then called for a motion to enter an open session again.
MOTION by Regent Adams:
Move the Board to enter into an open session.
Seconded by Regent Fields, and passed without dissent.
Chair Dukes stated that during the closed session, the Board completed its final deliberations regarding the three presidential candidates and that the Board was ready to take action. Chair Dukes then requested that a roll-call vote be conducted to select the next permanent President of Kentucky State University.
The Board's Secretary, Zach Atwell, then called the roll:
Chair Tammi DukesAkakpo
Regent Herman Walston, EdDMock
Regent Michael Adams, Jr.Akakpo
Regent Edward FieldsMock
Regent Ernie Fletcher, MDAkakpo
Regent Edward Hatchett, Esq.Akakpo
Regent Jason MoseleyMock
Regent Charles Moyer, PhDAkakpo
Regent Robert Ramsey Sr.Akakpo
Regent Savion BriggsMock
Following the vote, Chair Dukes announced that in the final tally, Dr. Akakpo had six votes, and Dr. Mock had four votes. Chair Dukes then called for a motion to accept the vote as presented:
MOTION by Regent Walston:
Move the Board to accept the vote as presented, with Dr. Akakpo as the next President of Kentucky State University, by acclamation.
Second by Regent Moyer, and passed without dissent.
Thus, Chair Dukes announced Dr. Koffi Akakpo as the next President of Kentucky State University.
VIII. Closing Remarks
Chair Dukes thanked all who had participated in the search process for their commitment and dedication.
IX. Adjournment
MOTION by Regent Walston:
Move the Board to adjourn.
Seconded by Regent Hatchett and passed without dissent.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:04 p.m.