1220

Community Relations

Citizens' Ad Hoc Advisory Committees

The Board of Education endorses appropriate ad hoc advisory committees for various district programs and activities. When it establishes a committee, the Board shall provide guidelines for membership and delineate its responsibilities, authority, and meeting requirements pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act.  At the October Board meeting each year, the Board shall review existing advisory committees, membership, and committee goals for the year.

As required by statute, all Board of Education committees shall follow the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act.

(cf. 1312 Public Complaints)

(cf. 5145.2 Freedom of Speech/Expression)

(cf. 6144 Controversial Issues)

(cf. 6161 Equipment, Books, Materials: Provision/Selection)

Legal Reference:   Connecticut General Statutes

1-200 -- 1-241 Freedom of Information Act.

Academic Freedom Policy (adopted by Connecticut State Board of Education, 9/9/81)

Policy adopted:  7/11/05