Here’s how you can stay informed about what your school board is doing as they meet virtually

Chalkbeat Colorado: With Colorado under shut in orders, local elected bodies are changing how they conduct public business.

In most cases, local school boards are no longer hosting a time to hear public comment during their virtual meetings, instead suggesting that public feedback be submitted in writing, and because of the emergency situation, several districts are changing meeting schedules, making it potentially tricky for the public to keep up.

But Colorado’s open meetings laws still apply when boards are meeting virtually. Districts must still provide notice of their meetings, and have a way for the public to watch or listen in.

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