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BOARD OPERATIONS. PRESENTED BY: JAMES E. YOUNG, ESQ. The Governance Team. Basic Non-Legal Assumptions Board’s Roles Director/Principal’s Roles Roles Of Individual Board Members. Conflicts Of Interest. What is the Problem?
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BOARD OPERATIONS PRESENTED BY: JAMES E. YOUNG, ESQ.
The Governance Team • Basic Non-Legal Assumptions • Board’s Roles • Director/Principal’s Roles • Roles Of Individual Board Members
Conflicts Of Interest • What is the Problem? • The Political Reform Act (Government Code Section 87100) • Government Code Section 1090 • Difference between PRA and 1090 • Non-Profit Director Duties
The Brown Act • Purpose & Scope Of The Act • Charter School Compliance • Assuring Systemic Compliance
The Brown Act What Is A Meeting? • Broad Definition • Exceptions To Definition • Serial Meetings
The Brown Act What Are The Notice & AgendaRequirements? • Regular Meetings • Special Meetings • Emergency Meetings • Exceptions • Closed Session Agenda Requirements
The Brown Act What Are The Public’s Rights? • Public Testimony • Taping or Broadcasting • Conditions of Attendance • Public Records • Non-Discriminatory Facilities
The Brown Act What Are The Permissible Closed Sessions? • Personnel • Pending Litigation • Real Estate Negotiations • Labor Negotiations • Public Security Exception • Pupil Discipline • Early Deferred Compensation Withdrawals
The Brown Act Penalties & Remedies For Violating The Act • Confidentiality Requirement • Criminal Penalties • Civil Remedies • Notice & Demand For Cure
Effective Meetings Sample Agenda For Regular Meeting
Effective Meetings Sample Board Policy: Regular and Special School Board Meetings
Effective Meetings Sample Board Policy: Agendas And Supporting Information For Board Meetings