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School Board Litigation - Private-Attorney-Client Meeting

Thursday, September 12, 2024 · School board meeting record

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What the board considered

The Nassau County School Board has scheduled a private, closed-door meeting to discuss legal strategy and settlement negotiations regarding a pending federal lawsuit. The meeting will take place on September 12, 2024, following the regular board meeting.

Why it matters

The board is meeting in private to discuss the legal defense and potential settlement of a federal lawsuit (Yvon Roody Joinville v. Nassau County School Board), which involves the use of public resources for legal counsel and potential liability.

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No later meeting or follow-up date is stated in the reviewed record.

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Minutes textSchool Board Litigation - Private-Attorney-Client Meeting — Minutes

4 Thursday, September 12, 2024 School Board Litigation - Private-Attorney-Client Meeting Empowering Others Through A Commitment to Excellence 1201 Atlantic Avenue Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034 (904) 491-9900 7:00 p.m. 1. Litigation Subject A. Litigation Private-Attorney-Client Meeting Meeting Sep 12, 2024 - School Board Litigation - Private-Attorney-Client Meeting Category 1. Litigation Type Procedural There is a private attorney-client meeting hereby called for Thursday, September 12, 2024, beginning upon conclusion of the regularly scheduled 6:30 p.m. School Board Meeting. The private attorney-client meeting will take place in the Nassau County District Office in the Board Room, 1201 Atlantic Avenue, Fernandina Beach, Florida 32034, to discuss the litigation case of: Yvon Roody Joinville v. Nassau County School Board, and Kathy Knight Burns, in her official and individual capacities . (Case Number 3:23-cv-00996-MHH-JBT pending in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida). Those in attendance shall be limited to a Court Reporter and the following individuals: Dr. Kathy Burns, Superintendent of Nassau County School District Dr. Cynthia Grooms, Chairman of Nassau County School Board (District 4) Gail Cook, Vice-Chairman of Nassau County School Board (District 2) Lissa Braddock, Nassau County School Board Member (District 5) Curtis Gaus, Nassau County School Board Member (District 3) Shannon Hogue, Nassau County School Board Member (District 1) Brett L. Steger, Attorney for Nassau County School Board Damon Kitchen, Special Litigation Attorney for Nassau County School Board. The subject matter of the meeting shall be confined to settlement negotiations and/or strategy sessions related to pending litigation. Such meeting shall be held, and a record made thereof in accordance with Section 286.011(8), Florida Statutes. File Attachments

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