What is required of proper governance for a school board member? We will look at the ”gray” area with the objective of clarifying those trickier concerns, from recent case law—notably City of San Jose v. Superior Court, the Appellate Court Decision on the Public Records Act and personal devices—to how to respond to sensitive privacy issues when serious allegations are made against an employee. At the core of our discussion will be best practices for holding public meetings and practical solutions when dealing with the press and with parents.