Board adopts social‑media policy, counsel warns about Brown Act pitfalls

Staff presented a proposed social‑media policy intended to provide consistent, professional, and legally compliant use of district channels and to make clear that posts about matters within the board’s jurisdiction are public records. "This policy establishes clear guidelines, procedures, and standards for the use of our social media platforms to communicate district business," said the staff presenter.

Legal counsel reviewed Brown Act implications and advised directors to avoid interacting on social posts in ways that could constitute a serial meeting. Counsel explained that the Brown Act now treats social media interactions cautiously and recommended that board members avoid responding directly to another member’s post on matters within the board’s jurisdiction. The board adopted the policy as amended.