Pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(f), the Board entered a closed session to discuss individual personnel matters.
Move the Board to enter into a closed session.
Seconded by Regent Fields, and passed without dissent.
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.
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 Dukes | Akakpo |
|---|---|
| Regent Herman Walston, EdD | Mock |
| Regent Michael Adams, Jr. | Akakpo |
| Regent Edward Fields | Mock |
| Regent Ernie Fletcher, MD | Akakpo |
| Regent Edward Hatchett, Esq. | Akakpo |
| Regent Jason Moseley | Mock |
| Regent Charles Moyer, PhD | Akakpo |
| Regent Robert Ramsey Sr. | Akakpo |
| Regent Savion Briggs | Mock |
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:
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.
Chair Dukes thanked all who had participated in the search process for their commitment and dedication.
Move the Board to adjourn.
Seconded by Regent Hatchett and passed without dissent.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:04 p.m.