Michigan School Meeting Rules

Summary

In Michigan, school districts must adhere to the Open Meetings Act (OMA), which generally requires meetings to be public. However, closed sessions are permissible for specific reasons, such as personnel matters, pending litigation, or student discipline cases. Meetings with less than a majority of board members can be held in closed sessions if they fall under these exceptions.

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Holding closed door committee meetings with less than a majority of board members
In Michigan, school districts must generally comply with the Open Meetings Act (OMA). However, closed sessions can be held for specific reasons.
- Less than a majority of board members can meet in a closed session if the matter falls under an exception like personnel issues, litigation, or student discipline.

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