Provide more, not less, transparency on school decisions A decision by the Lakeville board highlights why openness should be a governing priority.
By EDITORIAL BOARD, Star Tribune February 2, 2021 5:32pm Text size Copy shortlink:
To allow for more robust discussions, the Lakeville school board has decided to stop broadcasting and recording work sessions in which members discuss district issues but do not take votes.
It s a disappointing move, especially during a pandemic in which students and families are even more hungry for information on board decisionmaking. In the interest of transparency and greater understanding about school operations, the board should reconsider.
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