Bylaws of the Board
Board Bylaw No. 9322(a)
Adopted February 4, 2021
Revised December 8, 2022
AGENDA/MEETING MATERIALS
Agenda Content
Governing Board meeting agendas shall reflect the district’s vision and goals and the Board’s focus on student learning.
Each agenda shall state the meeting time and place and shall briefly describe each business item to be transacted or discussed, including items to be discussed in closed session. (Government Code 54954.2)
(cf. 9320 - Meetings and Notices)
(cf. 9321 - Closed Session Purposes and Agendas)
The agenda shall provide members of the public the opportunity to address the Board on any agenda item before or during the Board’s consideration of the item. The agenda shall also provide members of the public an opportunity to testify at regular meetings on matters which are not on the agenda but which are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board. (Education Code 35145.5, Government Code 54954.3)
The agenda for a regular Board meeting shall also provide members of the public an opportunity to provide comment on matters which are not on the agenda but which are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board. (Education Code 25145.5; Government Code 549543)
(cf. 9323 - Meeting Conduct)
Each meeting agenda shall list the address designated by the Superintendent or designee for public inspections of agenda documents that have been distributed to the Board less than 72 hours before the meeting.
The agenda shall specify that an individual should contact the Superintendent or designee if her/she requires disability-related accommodations or modifications, including auxiliary aids and services, in order to participate in the Board meeting.
Agenda Preparation
The Board president and the Superintendent, as secretary to the Board, shall work together to develop the agenda for each regular and special meeting. Each agenda shall reflect the district’s vision and goals and the Board’s focus on student learning.
Any Board member or member of the public may request that a matter within the jurisdiction of the Board be placed on the agenda of a regular meeting. The request shall be submitted in writing to the Superintendent or designee with supporting documents and information, if any, at least ten (10) days before the scheduled meeting date. Items submitted less than ten (10) days before the scheduled meeting date may be postponed to a later meeting in order to allow sufficient time for consideration and research of the issue.
The Board president and Superintendent shall decide whether a request from a member of the public is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board. Items not within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board may not be placed on the agenda. In addition, before placing the item on the agenda, the Board president and Superintendent shall determine if the item is merely a request for information or whether the issue is covered by an existing policy or administrative regulation, and if so, respond accordingly.
If the Board president and Superintendent deny a request from a Board member to place an item on the agenda, the Board member may request the Board to take action to determine whether the item shall be placed on the agenda.
The Board president and Superintendent shall also decide whether an agenda item is appropriate for discussion in open or closed session and whether the item should be an action item subject to Board vote or an information item that does not require immediate action.
AGENDA/MEETING MATERIALS
Any Board action that involves borrowing $100,000 or more shall be discussed, considered and deliberated upon as a separate item of business on the meeting agenda. (Government Code 53635.7)
All public communications with the Board are subject to requirements of relevant Board policies and administrative regulations.
(cf. 1312.3 - Uniform Complaint Procedures)
(cf. 5144.1 - Suspension and Expulsion/ Due Process) (cf. 9323.2 - Actions by the Board)
Consent Agenda/Calendar
In order to promote efficient meetings, the Board may act upon more than one item by a single vote through the use of a consent agenda. Consent items are items of a routine nature or items for which Board discussion is not anticipated and for which the Superintendent recommends approval.
Bylaws of the Board BB 9322(c)
AGENDA/MEETING MATERIALS
When any Board member requests the removal of an item from the consent agenda, the item shall be removed and given individual consideration for action as a regular agenda item.
Agenda Dissemination to Board Members
At least three days before each regular meeting each Board member shall be provided with a copy of the agenda and agenda packet including the Superintendent or designee’s report, minutes to be approved, copies of communications, reports from committees, staff, citizens and others, and other available documents pertinent to the meeting.
When special meetings are called, the Superintendent or designee shall make every effort to distribute the agenda and support materials to Board members as soon as possible before the meeting.
Board members shall review agenda materials before each meeting. Individual members may confer directly with the Superintendent or designee to request additional information on agenda items, or express any related concerns.
However, a majority of Board members shall not directly or through intermediaries or electronic means discuss, deliberate, or take action on any matter within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board.
Agenda Dissemination to Members of the Public
The Superintendent or designee shall mail or email a copy of the agenda, or a copy of all the documents constituting the agenda packet, to any person who requests the items. The materials shall be mailed or emailed at the time the agenda is posted or upon distribution of the agenda to a majority of the Board, whichever occurs first. (Government Code 54954.1)
If a document is distributed to the Board less than 72 hours prior to a meeting, the Superintendent or designee shall make the document available for public inspection at the time the document is distributed to a majority of the Board provided that the document is a public record under the Public Records Act and relates to an agenda item for an open session of a regular Board meeting. The Superintendent or designee may also post the document on the district’s web site in a position and manner that makes it clear that the document relates to an agenda item for an upcoming meeting. (Government Code 54957.5)
Any documents prepared by the district or the Board and distributed during a public meeting shall be made available for public inspection at the meeting. Any documents prepared by another person shall be made available for public inspection after the meeting. These requirements shall not apply to a document that is exempt from public disclosure under the Public Records Act. (Government Code 54957.5)
Upon request, the Superintendent or designee shall make the agenda, agenda packet, and/or any writings distributed at the meeting available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. (Government Code 54954.1)
Any request for mailed copies of agendas or agenda packets shall be in writing and shall be valid for the calendar year in which it is filed. Written requests must be renewed following January 1 of each year. (Government Code 54954.1)
Bylaws of the Board
BB 9322(d)
AGENDA/MEETING MATERIALS
Persons requesting mailing of the agenda or agenda packet shall pay an annual fee as determined by the Superintendent or designee.
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
35144 Special meetings
35145 Public meetings
35145.5 Right of public to place matters on agenda GOVERNMENT CODE
53635.7 Separate item of business 54954.1 Mailed agenda of meeting
54954.2 Agenda posting requirements; board actions 54954.3 Opportunity for public to address legislative body 54954.5 Closed session item descriptions
54956.5 Emergency meetings
54957.5 Public records
UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 42
12101-12213 Americans with Disabilities Act