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.
Laws and Compliance for Public Education
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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.
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.
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.
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.