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Utah Open and Public Meetings Act: Running Efficient and Effective Meetings
Charter Compass: Helping Charter School Boards Navigate with Confidence
Charter Compass: Helping Charter School Boards Navigate with Confidence
Utah Open and Public Meetings Act: Running Efficient and Effective Meetings
Sep 30, 2025
Season 1
Episode 5
Utah Association of Public Charter Schools
In this episode we’re going to focus on how a board chair and board members can run efficient and effective meetings while staying compliant with Utah law.
We’ll cover:
- What OPMA says about where board business should happen (hint: not in email threads or shared docs)
- The role of the chair in keeping meetings focused, timely, and transparent
- How board members can prepare, engage, and contribute meaningfully
- Why sending packets early and sticking to the agenda builds trust
- Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
- Real-world examples of meetings that work—and ones that don’t
Whether you’re leading the meeting or just taking your seat at the table, this episode will help you model openness, accountability, and teamwork. Because when your meetings run well, your board serves your school and community at its best.