This bill aims to enhance transparency and public engagement within school districts by requiring them to publicly list the names and email addresses of current board members on their websites. It authorizes local school board members to introduce new discussion items during meetings, engage with the public, and allows members of the public to address the board during meetings. Additionally, the bill mandates that each school district send updated information about board members to the state department of education, which will maintain a public database of this information.

The bill also includes provisions for the appropriation of funds from the general fund to pay annual dues to not-for-profit organizations that provide services to school districts. It amends existing laws regarding the control of school district property, allowing board members access to school facilities during school hours and community activities. The bill repeals certain sections of existing law, streamlining the legal framework governing school boards and their operations.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 72-1145, 72-1416, 72-1138