BEDA

NEPN/NSBA Code:  BEDA

NOTIFICATION OF BOARD MEETINGS

It shall be the policy of the Board of Directors to announce all meetings publicly.  Except in the event of rare emergencies, such announcement will be made by the Superintendent/ designee in a minimum of three (3) business days to allow public attendance and shall be disseminated in a manner reasonably calculated to notify the general public.

Whenever possible, Board 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 Board members.

Legal Reference:   1 MRSA § 401 et seq.

Adopted: March 12, 1987

Revised: October 19, 2000

Revised: May 2, 2013