During the public comment period, several residents from Highbridge expressed confusion and suspicion over the purpose and timing of the executive session. One speaker questioned the necessity of a special session when existing regulations might already cover the topics intended for discussion. This raised concerns about whether the meeting was an attempt to limit public scrutiny. Another resident echoed this sentiment.

The discussion became more pointed when a speaker mentioned tweets from a third party, Martha Hixon, which appeared to reveal the session’s agenda, specifically the evaluation of the superintendent. This claim led to further questions about how such information was obtained and disseminated before the meeting. The board clarified that the special meeting’s agenda, including the executive session’s details, was publicly available on the district’s website, yet the incident underscored ongoing concerns about information leaks.

The board proceeded to adopt the resolution to enter an executive session, specifying that the discussion would focus on personnel matters, particularly the superintendent’s evaluation. However, no actions were taken following the session.