Special Meeting Overview
The Johnston Community Schools Board of Directors is scheduled to hold a special meeting at 4:45 p.m. on June 22, 2026, at the Johnston District Office, 6510 NW 62nd Ave., Johnston. The agenda is focused on a proposed closed session concerning litigation with legal counsel.
Key Items on the Agenda
Adoption of the Agenda
The Board President is expected to ask the Board of Directors to approve the special meeting agenda before proceeding to the closed-session item.
Proposed Closed Session on Litigation
The administration recommends that the Board move into closed session under Section 21.5(1)(c) of the Code of Iowa to discuss litigation with legal counsel.
The packet states that this provision permits a governmental body to hold a closed session to discuss strategy with legal counsel in matters currently in litigation, or when litigation is imminent, when disclosure would likely prejudice or disadvantage the Board.
The agenda also notes that entering a closed session requires an affirmative public vote of either two-thirds of the members of the governmental body or all members present. The Board Secretary is expected to conduct a roll-call vote on the proposed closed session.
What to Watch at the Meeting
- Whether the Board votes to enter the proposed closed session under Section 21.5(1)(c).
- The closed session is specifically proposed for discussion of litigation with legal counsel; the packet provides no additional details about the litigation.
- After the closed session, the agenda provides for the Board to return to open session.
- The final scheduled action is a motion to adjourn the special meeting.
