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Directors push for clearer public communications in governance‑handbook review
Summary
Board discussion during the governance handbook review focused on proactive, unified statements from the chair or designated designee to reduce rumors; directors agreed to send handbook and operating agreement changes to consent with staff to implement clearer communication channels.
During the work session and regular meeting review of the governance handbook and operating agreement, several board members urged clearer, proactive external communication. Director Tom (S5) said the board should be able to point the public to concise statements when changes occur and proposed the chair or a designated designee issue those statements.
Chair and other directors discussed specific channels — the board page on the district website, social media or local news outlets — and cautioned against surprising the public with statements without board deliberation. The governance handbook and operating agreement were approved for adoption; directors indicated they would collaborate with staff to create templates and a posting hub for official statements.
