Long Beach School Board member Michael Shane Ellis, who has not attended a board meeting since May 5, last week told district officials that he would be present at today's board of education meeting (July 7). Board members meet in closed session to discuss sensitive or confidential matters before gathering in open session, where members of the public can attend and address the board.
Today's closed session began at 3 p.m.. As of 3:20 p.m., Ellis was not at the board meeting and had not picked up his board agenda packet, which contains information on items to be voted on at the meeting, district officials confirmed. The open session is set to begin at 5 p.m.
Check the Press Telegram web site later tonight to see if he showed up at a later time.
This post was written at 3:26 p.m.
Today's closed session began at 3 p.m.. As of 3:20 p.m., Ellis was not at the board meeting and had not picked up his board agenda packet, which contains information on items to be voted on at the meeting, district officials confirmed. The open session is set to begin at 5 p.m.
Check the Press Telegram web site later tonight to see if he showed up at a later time.
This post was written at 3:26 p.m.
Kelly Puente joined the Press-Telegram in 2006 as an editorial assistant and eventually worked her way up to general assignement reporter. Over the years, she’s covered everything from crime and breaking news to human interest and the cities of Bellflower and Cerritos. Kelly is a Long Beach resident and graduate of Cal State Long Beach. She’s new to the education beat and is looking for great stories.
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