Jackson, Mich. (WKHM, Greg O’Connor) — The Jackson Public School board met last night, and after their normal business, went into executive session for a private discussion on the text message issue concerning Superintendent Jeff Beal. The lengthy session, lasting over two hours, caused some in the audience to leave the proceedings. When the board returned, board president Pam Fitzgerald  had this for the remaining members of the public:

Superintendent Jeff Beal offered his public apology to board member Kesha Hamilton regarding the text message mistakenly sent to her: