The Ins and Outs of Sunshine Laws for School Boards
Sunshine laws establish a standard of transparency between school boards and the public constituents they serve.
Laws and Compliance for Public Education
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The School Board’s Guide to Modern Governance
Download The School Board's Guide to Modern Governance to help your public education board improve transparency, engagement and inclusivity.
What Are the Legal Requirements for School Board Meeting Minutes?
It's vital to be abreast of school board meeting minutes legal requirements to maintain accurate records for the district and transparency with the public.
The Brown Act and Posting Meeting Minutes
While posting meeting minutes exceeds the letter of the law, it satisfies the spirit of the Brown Act and shows a commitment to transparency.
Open Meetings: What Does it Mean for a Board Member?
Open Meeting laws, or Sunshine Laws, mean that the business of the board is to be conducted “in the sunshine,” or in the open, and the public may attend.
The Value of Having Paperless Board Software With Accessibility Features
Paperless meetings supported by board software with accessibility features keeps materials at once more widely available and more secure.