Board adds livestreaming to agenda, refers implementation to Education & Technology committee

During new business a trustee, Mister Gill, moved to add a discussion about livestreaming board meetings to the agenda; the motion passed after a roll call. Gill framed the proposal as a transparency and access measure, noting many residents cannot attend evening meetings for reasons such as work or childcare and saying livestreams would let the public view meetings in real time.

Board members discussed trade-offs: potential platforms (YouTube, Facebook and paid services), required authentication or moderation to limit abusive comments, costs, and any solicitor review for policy implications. Trustees agreed staff from technology would research platform options, estimated costs and required policy changes, and the solicitor would review legal and procedural considerations.

The board voted to refer the livestream proposal to the Education & Technology committee and asked that staff return with platform options, cost estimates and solicitor guidance at the next regular meeting (Trustees discussed postponing full implementation until the March meeting to allow more time for committee review).