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School District No. Re-2 Brush special meeting, Aug 19, 2026

1 h 07 min · 0 public speakers

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Brush school board retains Merlin Law Group for storm damage insurance claim 1:05:52

  • The board voted to enter an executive session to meet with a lawyer about the proposed scope, fees and other terms of an engagement, and the executive session concluded at 6:06 PM. 1:48
  • After returning to open session, the board approved a motion to retain Merlin Law Group on a contingency basis to assist with a storm damage insurance claim. 1:05:52
  • The board also approved the personnel report as presented. ~1:06:38
Item by item (5)
  1. Opening and agenda amendment 0:00
    • A roll call was taken and a quorum was announced. 0:09
    • A motion was made to amend agenda item 3.1 to state paragraph B rather than paragraph E. 0:47
    • After the amendment, the board took up a motion to adopt the amended agenda. 1:16
    • The motion to amend carried, and the motion to adopt the amended agenda carried. 1:11
  2. Executive session 1:44
    • A motion was made to convene an executive session under CRS Section 24⁠-⁠6⁠-⁠402, subsection 4, paragraph B, to meet with a lawyer to discuss the proposed scope, fees and other terms of the engagement. ~1:48
    • The board voted to leave executive session, and the time was announced as 6:06 PM when the open meeting resumed. ~1:04:25
    • Jason Holdren reported that the session covered the proposed scope, fees and other terms of the engagement. 1:05:13
    • The motion to enter executive session carried with 2/3 in favor. 2:33
  3. Retention of legal counsel 1:05:41
    • A motion was made to retain Merlin Law Group on a contingency basis, consistent with the proposed representation agreement, to assist with the storm damage insurance claim assigned claim number 22504217. 1:05:52
    • The motion also authorized the superintendent to execute the agreement and to review and approve the filing of appropriate claims, including a protective lawsuit should Selective Insurance Company not extend the existing tolling agreement. 1:05:52
    • The motion carried. ~1:06:34
  4. Personnel report 1:06:35
    • A motion was made to approve the personnel report as presented, and no discussion was held. 1:06:38
    • The motion carried. ~1:06:59
  5. Clarification, next steps and adjournment 1:06:59
    • No clarification or further business was raised, and the meeting was adjourned. ~1:07:05

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Video: posted by the district as “Special BOE Meeting 08/19/2026”