“The meeting was conducted in accordance with our bylaws and under Robert’s Rules of Order,” said Huet. “Everything that was done was done in consultation with the school attorney in advance of the meeting. Upon conclusion of the meeting, I contacted the school attorney and was advised that based on our attorney’s review, there were, in fact, no violations of the R.I. open meeting laws.”
In a communication to the Rhode Island Attorney General and me, the School Committee Attorney, Benjamin Scungio, requested and was granted time to consult with the committee and investigate the charges, saying he would do so at the next meeting of the School Committee. However, according to the Chair, Huet, this review has already happened, and Attorney Scungio found no fault.
I am concerned about this. Either Huet, Scungio, or both are not being fully forthcoming about their actions in response to my complaint.
The chair of the Middletown School Committee said the following, as reported in Newport This Week [https://www.newportthisweek.com/articles/former-and-current-middletown-school-committee-chairs-spar-at-first-meeting/]:
“The meeting was conducted in accordance with our bylaws and under Robert’s Rules of Order,” said Huet. “Everything that was done was done in consultation with the school attorney in advance of the meeting. Upon conclusion of the meeting, I contacted the school attorney and was advised that based on our attorney’s review, there were, in fact, no violations of the R.I. open meeting laws.”
In a communication to the Rhode Island Attorney General and me, the School Committee Attorney, Benjamin Scungio, requested and was granted time to consult with the committee and investigate the charges, saying he would do so at the next meeting of the School Committee. However, according to the Chair, Huet, this review has already happened, and Attorney Scungio found no fault.
I am concerned about this. Either Huet, Scungio, or both are not being fully forthcoming about their actions in response to my complaint.
Thank you, Steve.
It seems to be spreading…
Thanks for covering this meeting & bring this ‘to light’
VERY troubling! Elected officials NOT being respectful & not following rules…
Good for you!
Yay Steve! Thank you!