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KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY Special Meeting of the Board of Regents 1:00 p.m., August 10, 2017 Academic Services Building Frankfort, Kentucky Regent Karen Bearden, Presiding
MINUTES *****
I. Call to Order:
Chairperson Karen Bearden called the meeting of the Kentucky State University (“KSU” or the “University”) Board of Regents (the “Board”) to order on Thursday, August 10, 2017, at 1:08 p.m.
II. Opening Remarks:
Chairperson Bearden opened with brief, introductory remarks.
III. Roll Call:
Board Professional Christina Leath, conducted the roll call:
| Regent Ron Banks | Present |
|---|---|
| Regent Mindy Barfield | Present |
| Regent Karen Bearden | Present |
| Regent Onaje Navaar Cunningham | Present |
| Regent Elaine Farris | Present |
| Regent Derrick Gilmore | Present |
| Regent Paul Harnice | Present |
| Regent Dalton Jantzen | Present by video |
| Regent Elgie McFayden | Present |
| Regent Syamala H.K. Reddy | Present |
| Regent Roger Reynolds | Present |
Eleven Regents were in attendance and a quorum was established.
IV. Approval of Agenda:
Action Item: Regent Farris made a motion to approve the agenda for the Board meeting as published. The motion was seconded by Regent McFayden. The motion passed.
V. Election of Board Officers:
Action: The 2017-2018 Board of Regents Officers are:
Chair: Regent Elaine Farris Vice Chair: Regent Dalton Jantzen Secretary: President Christopher M. Brown II Treasurer: Mr. Kevin Appleton
VI. Contract Ratification:
President Brown discussed Attorney William Johnson’s contract ratification. Annually the University engages Mr. Johnson from Johnson Bearse, LLP to provide outside legal counsel for the university and he has been doing that with great skill for a number of years.
Action: Regent Harnice made a motion to ratify Attorney Johnson's contract. Regent McFayden seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
VII. Closed Session:
Action Item: Regent McFayden made a motion to go into closed session to discuss personnel matters and pending litigation pursuant to KRS 61.810 (Kentucky Open Meetings Act). The motion was seconded by Regent Rogers at 1:35 p.m. The motion passed 10-1 and the Board went into closed session at that time.
VIII. Open Session:
The Board reconvened in Open Session at 2:50 p.m. Chairperson Bearden announced there was no action taken in closed session.
Action Item: Regent Harnice made a motion that we charge Mr. Johnson with taking all steps necessary with regards to the litigation with Aramark and Mr. Davis pursuant to the terms we discussed and any insurance proceeds. The motion was seconded by Regent Barfield. The motion passed unanimously.
It was asked the date of the next meeting, President Brown stated to Christina Leath that needs to be on each agenda going forward. Board meetings will be at 1:00 p.m. on the first Thursday of the last month of each quarter.
IX. Adjournment:
Action Item: Regent McFayden made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Regent Farris. The motion passed and the meeting was adjourned at 2:58 p.m.
Submitted By:
M. Christopher Brown II, Ph.D., Secretary Board of Regents Kentucky State University
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Dr. Elaine Farris, Chairperson Board of Regents Kentucky State University