The proposed bill would amend current statutes governing school district governing boards by mandating that all meetings occur at a public facility within the school district, eliminating the option to meet outside the district if no local facility is available. It would also require governing boards to provide online access to meeting materials and minutes for at least five years, and for districts with over 5,000 students, to offer live video feeds of meetings. Additionally, the bill clarifies procedures for consent agendas, allowing any board member to remove items for separate discussion.

In terms of out-of-state travel, the bill introduces stricter approval processes, requiring a majority roll call vote in a public meeting for each trip, along with detailed reporting on travel specifics such as participants, lodging, costs, and educational benefits. If travel occurs without prior approval, it must be submitted for approval within 30 days, and the governing board can mandate reimbursement for any unauthorized expenses. These updates aim to enhance transparency and accountability in school district governance.

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