The proposed bill would amend current statutes regarding school district governing boards by requiring all meetings to be held at a public facility within the school district, eliminating the option to meet at facilities outside the district if none are available. Additionally, it mandates that governing boards provide online access to meeting materials, minutes, and video recordings for at least five years, with live video feeds required for districts with over 5,000 students. This enhances transparency and public access to school board activities.

Furthermore, the bill introduces stricter regulations on out-of-state travel for school employees and governing board members. It requires that any such travel be approved in a public meeting by a majority roll call vote and outlines specific information that must be provided when proposing travel, including individual names, lodging details, estimated costs, and the educational purpose of the trip. This aims to ensure accountability and proper oversight of expenditures related to travel.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-321, 15-341, 15-342, 1-216, 15-717.01, 15-701, 15-701.01, 15-481, 15-491, 15-1224, 15-1125, 15-1126, 15-1223, 13-3108, 13-3120, 15-764, 15-761, 13-706, 13-105, 15-157, 15-107, 2008-2009, 39-101, 36-2267, 38-431, 3-365, 41-5701.02, 41-5711, 15-1102
House Engrossed Version: 15-321, 15-341, 15-342, 1-216, 15-717.01, 15-701, 15-701.01, 15-481, 15-491, 15-1224, 15-1125, 15-1126, 15-1223, 13-3108, 13-3120, 15-764, 15-761, 13-706, 13-105, 15-157, 15-107, 2008-2009, 39-101, 36-2267, 38-431, 3-365, 41-5701.02, 41-5711, 15-1102