The University Board of Visitors will convene at Boar’s Head Resort for all of its December meetings, instead of traditionally having the majority of meetings on Grounds in the Rotunda. The venue change — which is now about a 10 minute drive from Central Grounds — has sparked concern from a legal expert about accessibility and full compliance with Virginia’s Freedom of Information Act.
In past Board sessions, a few of the meetings have been held off-Grounds, such as the Health System Board which met at Boar’s Head during the September Board meetings. However, this time, the Board will hold all meetings off-Grounds. There is no University or Charlottesville bus route that goes directly to the venue.
In a statement to The Cavalier Daily, University Spokesperson Bethanie Glover said that the venue change was made to “minimize disruption” to the Lawn and the Rotunda during stage preparations for Lighting of the Lawn. Access to the Lawn and the Rotunda will be restricted to only Lawn and Range residents and event staff between 5-6 p.m. with the event beginning at 7 p.m…