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Tuesday, November 3, 2026 · School board meeting record

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The Escambia County School Board held a closed executive session to discuss settlement negotiations and legal strategy regarding an ongoing lawsuit filed by PEN America and others against the school district. These closed-door strategy meetings are permitted under state law to discuss active litigation expenses and settlements.

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Taxpayer funds and district policies may be affected by the outcome of this active lawsuit involving PEN America.

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SPECIAL MEETING/EXECUTIVE SESSION AGENDA (8:30 A.M.) — Agenda

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Paul Fetskoyes

David Williamsyes

Carissa Bergoshyes

Tom Harrellyes

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Request for Executive Session - Pending Litigation PEN America, et al., v. ECSB

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Request for Executive Session - Pending Litigation PEN America, et al., v. ECSB - Voted yes on the motion “Approve the recommendation of legal counsel delineated in the Executive Session”; the record reports passed.
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Agenda textSPECIAL MEETING/EXECUTIVE SESSION AGENDA (8:30 A.M.) — Agenda

4 Tuesday, November 3, 2026 SPECIAL MEETING/EXECUTIVE SESSION AGENDA (8:30 A.M.) THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA J.E. HALL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CENTER 30 EAST TEXAR DRIVE ROOM 160 PENSACOLA, FLORIDA (8:30 A.M.) 1. Call to Order Subject A. Notice of Meeting Meeting Nov 3, 2026 - SPECIAL MEETING/EXECUTIVE SESSION AGENDA (8:30 A.M.) Type Procedural Advertised in the Pensacola News Journal on November 1, 2026 - Legal No. 12743573 File Attachments Public Notices.pdf (50 KB) 2. Items from the General Counsel Subject A. Request for Executive Session - Pending Litigation PEN America, et al., v. ECSB Meeting Nov 3, 2026 - SPECIAL MEETING/EXECUTIVE SESSION AGENDA (8:30 A.M.) Type Action, Procedural Recommended Action Approve the recommendation of legal counsel delineated in the Executive Session Pursuant to Section 286.011(8)(b), Fla. Stat., the discussions during the executive session shall be confined to settlement negotiations and/or strategy relating to litigation expenditures. The following persons may/will be in attendance: School Board Members Kevin L. Adams, Paul Fetsko, David Williams, Carissa Bergosh, and Thomas Harrell; School Board Attorney Ellen Odom; Superintendent Keith Leonard; and a certified court reporter. The executive session is closed to the public. Sections 768.28(16)(c) and 286.011, Fla. Stat. A transcript of the proceeding shall be made a part of the public record upon conclusion of the litigation. File Attachments Workflow Workflow Oct 30, 2026 10:56 AM :: Submitted by Ellen Odom. Routed to Keith Leonard for approval. Oct 30, 2026 10:58 AM :: Final approval by Keith Leonard Motion & Voting Approve the recommendation of legal counsel delineated in the Executive Session Motion by Paul Fetsko, second by David Williams. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Paul Fetsko, David Williams, Carissa Bergosh, Tom Harrell 3. Adjournment

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