The board moved to go into a closed session for labor‑negotiation strategy under Minnesota Statutes 13D.03. Director Brecken made the motion; Director Ward seconded and requested a roll‑call vote. The roll‑call returned three yes votes and three no votes: Michelle Brecken — Yes; BJ Dandelier — No; Stephanie Ederman — No; Randy Heidman — No; Sarah Spear — Yes; John Ward — Yes. The chair announced, "Motion does not carry," and the board remained in open session.

No substantive labor negotiation items were discussed publicly because the motion failed. The board later moved and seconded to adjourn.