Social media gives school board members a direct way to connect with their communities, but it can also create legal, governance and communication challenges if it’s not handled carefully.

In this episode of Leading the Way, OSBA consultants Kristi Robbins and Quinn Maceyko discuss where board members often get tripped up online and how to avoid creating problems for yourself or your board.

The conversation covers:

•  Open Meetings Act concerns 
•  Public records implications 
•  Board unity and communication 
•  Responding to misinformation 
•  Sharing district information appropriately 
•  Why “when in doubt, cut it out” may be the best advice 

Whether you’re an experienced board member or newly elected, this episode offers insight into how social media can impact public trust, transparency and board governance.

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