NEPN/NSBA Code: BEDA

NOTIFICATION OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETINGS

It shall be the policy of the School Committee to announce all meetings publicly. Except in the event of rare emergencies, such announcement will be made by the Superintendent/designee in ample time to allow public attendance and shall be disseminated in a manner reasonably calculated to notify the general public.

Whenever possible, School Committee members shall receive notice of special or emergency meetings at least 24 hours in advance. Such notice shall include the date, time, location and purpose of the meeting. The Superintendent/designee shall, whenever practical, notify local representatives of the media by the same or faster means as used to notify School Committee members.

Legal Reference: 1 MRSA § 401 et seq.

Cross Reference: BE - School Committee Meetings

Adopted: June 7, 2000

Reviewed: September 12, 2011

Reviewed: November 3, 2014

Reviewed: August 22, 2016

Reviewed: April 4, 2022