Rumors of a secret meeting between Senate President David Williams, Senate Majority Floor Leader Dan Kelly and a select group of Kentucky Board of Education members persist - but have also been denied.
Now it turns out that Leon Mooneyhan was a $500 contributor to David Williams 2005 campaign (11/11/2005), despite the fact that Williams and Mooneyhan live in different districts. This is not to suggest any impropriety. As senate president, Williams's reach is statewide. I'm sure he does lots of good for lots of folks.
The rumor is of a "secret meeting" before the board of education met on Saturday July 14, possibly involving David Webb, David Rhodes, Joe Brothers... All denied.
So...it's still just a rumor and shouldn't be believed. Right?
But immediately, Leon Mooneyhan's name surfaced as the choice for interim commissioner along with the rumor of the secret meeting. He says he was negotiating with Board Chair Keith Travis for the commissioner's job on Tuesday July 17.
On Thursday July 19, Doug Hubbard called for an emergency meeting to sign the deal. Some have suggested the hasty meeting may have been seen as desirable specifically because certain board members wouldn't be able to make it. All rumor, of course. But due to the notification requirements of the Open Meetings Act, that effort failed.
The board is now set to meet on Saturday at 10AM. The agenda calls for a closed session to consider both the interim and the permanent positions.
It is expected that Leon Mooneyhan will be named interim Commish. It is unclear if Mooneyhan will also be under consideration for the permanent post.
And think. Mooneyhan's name sprung to life from a meeting that never took place. I'm sure there's no story here. Just business as usual.
Speaking of business as usual, Mooneyhan indicated to the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance that he was the Executive Director of KSBA at the time - a position he has never held. Brad Hughes, KSBA's Communications Director told Kentucky School News and Commentary that he "...has never been on the KSBA staff in any position..."
Wow! Another successful search. I wonder who will receive awards this time?
1 comment:
I think Kentucky would be better off if the entire KBE was replaced.
Hopefully the new Governor will clean house.
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