SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 6500

BYSenators Bailey, Rinehart and Bauer

Providing an exemption from the open public meetings act for a meeting held by school district board of directors for self-evaluation.

Senate Committee on Education

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 3, 1988

Senate Staff:Don Bennett (786-7424)

AS OF FEBRUARY 3, 1988

BACKGROUND:

The Open Public Meetings Act of 1971 provides that meetings of public governing bodies may be attended by all persons and that the actions and deliberations of a governing body should be taken openly.

Executive sessions may be held during regular or special meetings for a number of specified purposes including evaluation of applicants for public employment, evaluation of qualifications of a candidate for appointment to elective office, and discussion of matters regarding enforcement actions or litigation with legal counsel.

School directors are responsible for providing leadership and direction for local school districts.  School boards operate more effectively when directors are able to develop good working relationships through self-evaluation of their performance.

SUMMARY:

School district boards of directors may hold an executive session for the purpose of self-evaluation.  A session for this purpose shall not be held more than once a year.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      none requested