BOARD OPERATIONS PRESENTED BY: JAMES E. YOUNG, ESQ.

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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

What Are The Notice & Agenda Requirements? 1.Regular Meetings 2.Special Meetings 3.Emergency Meetings 4.Exceptions 5.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? 1. Personnel 2. Pending Litigation 3. Real Estate Negotiations 4. Labor Negotiations 5. Public Security Exception 6. Pupil Discipline 7. Early Deferred Compensation Withdrawals The Brown Act

Penalties & Remedies For Violating The Act a) Confidentiality Requirement b) Criminal Penalties c) Civil Remedies d) Notice & Demand For Cure

Safe Harbor Provisions For Closed Sessions

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

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