Votes and actions at a glance: Signal survey contract approved

Key action: the foundation authority authorized and funded a statewide survey by Signal polling company for $39,500. The motion specified a scientific sample (motion text referenced a "two 600 person sample size" and a minimum of 35 questions), funding from the foundation rainy day fund, and authorization for Wayne Reed (or William Green in his absence) to sign. The motion also requested a similar second survey in September 2027.

Vote tally (roll call): Yes — Les Barnett, Dick Brewaker, William Green, Ferris Stevens, BB Williams. No — Tuana Anati, Pete Conroy. Absent — Johnny Curry, Logan Glass, Douglas Raglin. Outcome: approved. Follow-up items recorded in the meeting included requests for the survey instrument, demographic cross-tabs, and any Attorney General guidance to be provided to the board.