Barry Fenchak has been removed from the board of trustees at Pennsylvania State University following a vote that indicated significant discontent among board members. His removal stemmed from a crude joke and ongoing tensions after he sued the board for clandestine financial practices. Fenchak's actions and lack of accountability were cited by members like Kelley Lynch, who articulated concerns over potential future misconduct. Despite previous legal protections against removal, a new strategy allowed the board to expedite his ousting before his term's end, sparking debate on the chilling implications for future governance.
During a special meeting Monday, the Penn State board voted 30 to 4 to oust Fenchak, who was one of nine trustees elected by alumni.
Trustee Kelley Lynch said she voted for Fenchak's ouster because of "his lack of genuine remorse and unwillingness to take responsibility" for the crude joke he made.
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