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Board clarifies access to governing‑board legal counsel; requires copies of legal communications to members
Summary
The governing board approved revisions to policy 1‑104 to clarify when the superintendent may consult board counsel and to require that written legal opinions and communications obtained for the board be provided to all members.
On Aug. 28 the Peoria Unified governing board adopted revisions to Policy 1‑104 (Legal Advice and Representation) clarifying the role of the board’s attorney and the circumstances under which the superintendent may communicate with the board’s legal counsel.
What changed
The revised policy states that all board members shall be provided with a copy of written legal opinions obtained on behalf of the board, “including all communications.” It also specifies that if the superintendent needs to consult with the board’s legal counsel on matters directly relating to…
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