Vote corrected to 6-0-1

 After the board voted on a motion last night, the result was announced incorrectly as 6-1; i.e., six in favor, one opposed.

The issue on which the board had voted was an Executive Session item regarding "Student 1" and whether to uphold the decision of the Administration. In the past it has been common to show the public how the board members voted, indicating the Yes or No vote after each board member's name. I think that screen was not shown last night.

The recording secretary (or some otherwise-anonymous female voice) reported the vote as 6-0.

Chair Shadd was ready to move on, when Mrs. Agostini asked to be recognized. She said she had not voted No; she had abstained.

Thus, the correct vote was 6-0-1. Six Yes, no No's, one Abstaining. 

The public does not know the reason she abstained, nor does the public need to know. The vote was on a confidential, Executive Session matter involving a student.

But HOW she voted was important. She was right to ask that it be corrected. It should have been corrected observed and reported the first time.