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Board adopts package of bylaws covering governance and conduct
Summary
The Merced County Board approved a set of board bylaws on May 19, 2025, including rules on public statements, electronic communications, organization, filing vacancies, oath/affirmation, training, legal protection and conflict of interest (Bylaw 9270). Vote was 4-0.
The Merced County Board of Education approved a package of board bylaws at its May 19 meeting. The bylaws approved include 9010 (Public Statements), 9012 (Board Member Electronic Communications), 9100 (Organization), 9150 (Student Body Members — noted not applicable), 9223 (Filing Vacancies), 9224 (Oath or Affirmation), 9240 (Board Training), 9260 (Legal Protection), and 9270 (Conflict of Interest provisions referenced elsewhere). Geneva Brett moved the motion and Frank Fagundes seconded; the motion passed 4-0.
Board staff indicated these bylaws will be returned for formal approval on the June 9 meeting agenda for those bylaws requiring additional steps, and the board continues routine review of its governing documents. The action is recorded in the meeting minutes as approved on May 19, 2025.
