The Brown Act and School Boards
To comply with the Brown Act, school boards in California must make their meetings “open” in clearly specified ways - we've outline what they need to know.
Laws and Compliance for Public Education
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Executive Session Agendas: How They Differ From Open Meeting Agendas
The agenda for a closed meeting includes six features not present in an agenda for an open meeting, and it's vital to know the difference.
What Does a Digital Board Portal Have to Do With Governance?
Digital board portals have made possible smoother board meetings, remote group editing, tighter protection of confidential materials and easy compliance.
How to Comply With the New Amendment to the Brown Act
To meet the standards of “substantial compliance,” public boards need software that incorporates five features specified by the new amendment.
How to Use Technology to Follow the Brown Act
The Brown Act asks a lot of California school boards, and technology can help them comply. A good board portal provides support in six notable ways.
Public Boards: Best Practices for Following Open-Meeting Laws
Public boards implementing these six best practices can remain in compliance with the Freedom of Information Act and the Public Meetings Act.