The Denver Gazette: The Denver school board may have run afoul of Colorado’s open meetings law by channeling discussions about Superintendent Alex Marrero’s contract extension through the district’s attorney and a secret, two-member committee, according to experts.

Among those raising concerns is Steve Zansberg, a First Amendment attorney who represents The Denver Gazette and several other media organizations.

The Denver school board has long faced criticism for operating behind closed doors, which board members have brushed aside, insisting they operate transparently.

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