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 & AgendaRequirements?

1. Regular Meetings2. Special Meetings3. Emergency Meetings4. 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. Personnel2. Pending Litigation3. Real Estate Negotiations4. Labor Negotiations5. Public Security Exception6. Pupil Discipline7. Early Deferred Compensation

Withdrawals

The Brown Act

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

Questions & Answers