The proposed bill would update current statutes governing school district governing board meetings by mandating that all meetings and subcommittee meetings be held at a public facility within the school district. It requires the governing board to provide public access to meeting materials and recordings, with districts serving over 5,000 students also needing to offer live video feeds. Additionally, materials related to meetings must be accessible for at least five years, and any governing board member can remove items from a consent agenda prior to voting. The bill removes the existing provision that allows governing boards to meet at public facilities outside the district if no local options are available.

In terms of out-of-state travel, the bill introduces stricter regulations by requiring that all such travel be approved in a public meeting through a majority roll call vote, detailing the travelers, lodging, costs, and educational purpose. If travel occurs without prior approval, it must be submitted for approval within 30 days, and the governing board may require reimbursement for any unapproved expenses. The bill also clarifies the governing board's authority regarding student age exclusions and the suspension of staff, while removing outdated language related to funding sources for school facilities.

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