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Adoption by the Board of Education of Brown Act Compliance - Acknowledgement of Violation and Commitment to Cease and Desist - May 13, 2026
Background:
At the May 13, 2026, Regular Board Meeting, the Board adjourned without providing the designated non-agenda public comment period, notwithstanding that members of the public had registered to speak and had remained in attendance in reliance on the posted agenda. This conduct was not in compliance with Government Code section 54954.3(a).
Board Action:
The Board hereby:
1. Acknowledges that the failure to permit non-agenda public comment at the May 13, 2026 Regular Board Meeting violated the Brown Act, Government Code section 54954.3(a).
2. Unconditionally commits to cease and desist from adjourning any Regular Meeting before the designated non-agenda public comment period without either:
(a) taking public comment first, or
(b) formally continuing that portion of the meeting to a date and time certain pursuant to Government Code Section 54955.
3. Commits to maintaining order at Board meetings to prevent intimidation of speakers and to ensure that members of the public are not denied their designated comment time.
4. Directs staff to provide written confirmation of these commitments to the individuals who submitted the cure demand within thirty (30) days of May 13, 2026.
This action is taken pursuant to Government Code section 54960.1 as a cure and correction of the violations identified in the written demand received by the Board.