Public Meetings and Records

Boards and their committees are required to take minutes at all meetings. All minutes except those of an executive session should be available to the public within a reasonable time... Read More

A board may be called to meet in executive session or decide to go into executive session at any time during a regular, special or emergency meeting to discuss certain... Read More

Resolutions are a way for boards to share their decision/position on an issue with others. Main motions in meetings are frequently offered as a resolution and recorded in the minutes,... Read More

The primary role of the board of education is to make decisions. A majority of the board must vote in the affirmative to pass a motion, regardless of the number... Read More

The Board chair’s guide to running an effective meeting is Robert’s Rules of Order. Robert’s Rules specify that only one person may speak at a time and only after being recognized by the chair.... Read More

Best Practices: Establish a set time for public comments; for example, the first 10 minutes of every regular meeting (as opposed to special meetings/work sessions). Be consistent in having this... Read More

Building the agenda The agenda, prepared by the board chair and the superintendent, is the most important document at any board meeting. (Board Policy BDDC) Arrange the agenda to most... Read More

Special meetings may be convened by the chair, upon request of three board members, or by common consent of all or a majority of the board members. Special meetings are... Read More

School boards must conduct an organizational meeting no later than the next regular meeting following July 1 to begin each new fiscal year. In election years, that meeting must occur ... Read More

One regular board meeting should be held monthly at the district’s administrative headquarters or at the nearest practical location, with consideration given to persons with disabilities. Regular meetings are those meetings set... Read More

Most gatherings of the board of education are defined as public meetings under the law, and bringing together members of the board to discuss district business is subject to the... Read More