Board approves multiple personnel items after tied vote, reconsideration and closed-session review
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Summary
After an initial 3-3 tie on the HR report, the board voted to reconsider, approved nine new hires, later confirmed an assistant HR director and, following a closed-session review, approved the remaining HR item with two abstentions.
Tie and reconsider: A motion to approve the human-resources report initially resulted in a 3-3 tie during open session. The presiding officer cited Robert's Rules of Order and the board moved to reconsider the vote; that reconsideration passed and the board proceeded to split the HR report. The board subsequently voted to approve appointments numbered 1 through 9 (the nine new hires) by roll call, with the motion carrying 5-1.
Assistant director hire: Earlier in the meeting the board approved the employment of Jared Reardon as assistant director of human resources, effective July 1, 2026. The motion to hire Reardon passed by roll-call vote recorded as 6-0. Reardon briefly addressed the board and thanked members.
Closed session and final HR item: Later the board moved into closed session to discuss HR item number 10 (personnel matters). After returning to open session the board took a roll-call vote to approve item number 10; the vote was recorded as 4 yes, 0 no, and 2 abstentions, and the motion carried.
Why it matters: Personnel approvals and the handling of contested items affect district staffing, onboarding timelines and labor relations. Board members expressed concerns about sufficient information on specific salary items and the proper procedure for approving sensitive personnel actions.
What comes next: The board indicated it will address the remaining personnel item originally pulled for separate consideration at a future meeting if needed and will continue union/board communications regarding staffing and compensation.