Utah Charter School Conversations

Ten Minute Training: Open and Public Meetings Act

March 02, 2023 Utah Association of Public Charter Schools Season 2 Episode 14
Utah Charter School Conversations
Ten Minute Training: Open and Public Meetings Act
Show Notes

In our new series of Ten-Minute Trainings, listen to our Director of Training, Shannon Greer, concisely let you know the basics of OPMA (Open and Public Meetings Act) in Utah. This can be used in board meetings with the accompanying worksheet to help your board comply to this vital law.

***Updated and shortened from the other OPMA training.***

Grab the WORKSHEET! (print or view pdf online)
Turn on the podcast!
Be in compliance!

Here is what we cover:

  • Noticing a meeting (even if it's an emergency!)
  • Board meeting agenda (everyone needs one...and a good one)
  • Electronic meetings (do you have a policy so you can even have one?)
  • Board meeting minutes (let 'em know what happened in a timely manner)
  • Common violations-what to watch out for! 

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The Utah Association of Public Charter Schools is a non-profit organization that promotes excellence in Utah's public charter schools through advocacy, training, and technical support. Our podcast is produced, hosted, and edited by Gina James. Original music was composed by James Valentine.

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