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OM 14-19 Ward v. Woonsocket School Board – No Violation

The Complainant alleged that the Woonsocket School Board violated the OMA during its February 26, 2014 meeting when, after recessing to review the resume of the interim legal counsel, members of the School Board discussed public business outside the purview of the public. In light of the affidavits submitted by the School Board members, we cannot conclude that during this break to review the resume, discussions occurred amongst a quorum of School Board members regarding matters over which the School Board has supervision, control, jurisdiction, or advisory power. The evidence reveals that, after the break, the School Board discussed the appointment of temporary legal counsel in open session and voted to hire the candidate. As such, we find no violation.

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