Development News for Livermore, California

Board of Education Approves 2026-2027 Meeting Calendar Amid Discussions on Transparency and Study Sessions

The Board of Education discussed and approved the 2026-2027 board meeting calendar. Key points of discussion included the number of regular board meetings per month, the role of study sessions, and the distinction between regular meetings and special meetings like study sessions as defined by bylaws. The board also addressed community concerns regarding the transparency of meetings, particularly the distrust that arose from self-imposed restrictions on when certain actions could be taken. The approved calendar aims to provide clarity and transparency, with a general consensus to move towards a more informal and collaborative tone for study sessions, while ensuring public access and transparency through recording or live-streaming where feasible. The board voted 5-0 to approve the proposed calendar. [cite: 19, 38-42, 66, 77, 94-95, 119-121, 130-132, 134-136, 140-141, 145-147, 161, 178-179, 204, 234-235, 247-248, 258-260, 267, 271-273, 281-282, 291, 303-304, 314, 319, 329-330, 341, 347, 351-356, 362, 377, 380-381, 384-385, 388, 391-393, 396-398, 402-404, 407-414]