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Further,if the complaint is filed,or if Counsel advises that a response should be sent immediately to the Attorney General,the School Committee authorizes the Chair to respond to the complainant and the Attorney General's Office in substantially the form drafted by Counsel and presented to this meeting. Vote: 9 in favor,2 opposed Another vote was also taken as follows: ACTION 2014#109 Moved (Spalding)and seconded(Sheffler) To send a copy of the response to the town officials in Sudbury Vote: 10 in favor, 1 opposed 10.CONSIDERATION OF ISSUES Consideration of issues arising out of the disclosure of a student record by a School Committee member. The Chair distributed a redacted version of the material related to distributing private student information to the press that had been prepared by Counsel(Attachment H). He pointed out that when he received this email from the member from Sudbury,he did not read it,but was urged to by another member because of the legal issues involved. He further explained that the Superintendent did respond,although the parents had concerns about this response, which were expressed under Public Comment. He noted this was being distributed for information only. 11.CONSIDERATION OF COMPLAINT Consideration of complaint regarding conduct of School Committee member,David Manjarrez,and possible actions to take with regard to same: This item may be taken up in executive session pursuant to Purpose 1 of the Open Meeting Law(MGL. C. 30A,s.21 (a)(1)),to discuss a complaint regarding the conduct of David Manjarrez which may include discussion of the reputation or character of an individual,potential discipline,and complaints or charges brought against a public officer;and pursuant to Purpose 7(M.G.L.c 30A, Section21(a)(7) ) to comply with or act under the authority of a Massachusetts General Law by receiving legal advice from counsel protected from disclosure under Massachusetts General Law with the relevant citations of law being M.G.L. c.4, Section 7, clause twenty-sixth,MGL. c. 30A,s.21 (a)(1), MGL.c.214,s. 1B and 603 CMR 23.07. This item was also held in Open Session. The Chair noted that the School Committee has been engaged with a number of issues related to the behavior of the School Committee member from Sudbury for a number of years. He pointed out that the School Committee cannot fire him or fine him,but has only been able to complain. He therefore was submitting a letter of complaint to the School Committee(Attachment I),and presenting two motions for consideration. 1. To give Officers permission to draft a strong letter of concern regarding David Manjarrez to Myron J.Fox, Moderator of Sudbury,for School Committee approval The desired results,history of past attempts to inform Sudbury of concerns,the impact of judgment errors on Mr. Manjarrez's credibility, that the behavior of the Sudbury representative results in diminished participation by the Town of Sudbury on Minuteman matters,and the need to emphasize that his behavior is not endorsed by the School Committee were issues raised. The following votes were taken: ACTION 2014#110 Moved(DeLuca)and seconded(Spalding) To move the question about drafting a letter and end debate Vote: 10 in favor, 1 opposed ACTION 2014#111 Moved(Stulin)and seconded(Taschioglou) To give Officers permission to draft a strong letter of concern regarding David Manjarrez to Myron J.Fox, the Moderator of Sudbury,for School Committee approval Vote: Unanimous 8