Education Code Sections 72023.5; 72129;
Government Code Sections 54956; 54956.5
Whenever a special meeting of the governing board is called,
the Superintendent/President shall cause the call and notice to be posted at
least 24 hours prior to the meeting in a location freely accessible to the
public. The Superintendent/President shall also ensure that the following
notices of the meeting are delivered either personally or by other means:
Written notice to each member of the governing board, including any
student trustees.
Written notice to each local newspaper of general circulation, and
each radio or television station that has previously requested in
writing to be provided notice of special meetings.
The written notice must be received at least 24 hours before the
time of the meeting as set out in the notice. The notice shall specify
the time and place of the special meeting and the business to be
transacted or discussed. The notice may be waived by members of the
governing board in writing either prior to or at the time of the
meeting.
Whenever an emergency meeting of the governing board is called, the
Superintendent/President shall cause notice to be provided by telephone
at least one hour prior to the meeting to each local newspaper of
general circulation and each radio or television station that has
requested notice of special meetings. If telephone services are not
functioning, the Superintendent/President shall provide the newspapers,
radio stations and television stations with information regarding the
purpose of the meeting and any action taken at the meeting as soon after
the meeting as possible.
WKCCD Policies & Procedures
Date of Implementation 1/1/05
