BOARD OF DIRECTORS
210.5 - MEETING NOTICE
Public notice will be posted in a prominent and conspicuous place that is annually designated for that purpose and always visible to
the public. Public notice will also be posted on the primary internet site owned or maintained by the district. The agenda will be posted at least twenty-four hours before a scheduled meeting or work session. If the district amends the tentative agenda after posting and it is within 24 hours of
the meeting, the amended agenda will be clearly marked as “amended” and the specific amended portions identified. Public notice of the amended agenda must be given in the same manner as notice of the original tentative agenda.
A copy of the public notice will be provided to those who have filed a request for notice with the secretary. These requests for notice must be in writing. A copy of the public notice will also be accessible to employees and students.
In the case of special meetings, public notice shall be given in the same manner as for a regular meeting unless it is an emergency meeting. In that case, public notice of the meeting shall be given as soon as practical and possible in light of the situation. The media and others who have requested notice shall be notified of the emergency meeting. Attendance at a special meeting or emergency meeting by the media or board members shall constitute a waiver of notice.
It shall be the responsibility of the board secretary to give public notice of board meetings and work sessions.
NOTE: This policy states that the notice will be posted in the central administration office which is a legal requirement. If an additional procedure is used, the board may want to include that procedure.
Legal Reference: Dobrovolny v. Reinhardt, 173 N.W.2d 837 (Iowa 1970).
Iowa Code §§ 21.2-.4; 279.1, .2 (2001).
1952 Op. Att'y Gen. 133.
Cross Reference: 210 Board of Directors' Meetings
210.8 Board of Directors' Meeting Agenda
Approved: 7/1/99
Reviewed: 11/19/18, 1/16/23
Revised: 8/17/2026