Regarding “Guest View: Did MHUSD violate open meeting laws?” published in the May 29 edition of the Times: Governing and operating a public agency is not as easy as most folks want to believe.
We would all want the opportunity to play “DOGE” for a day when a matter suddenly concerns us and we attempt to get involved. In these cases we are normally not familiar with the processes and we become disappointed.
Not to be critical, but it’s the reality.
Public comment for closed session occurs at 5pm as clearly noted for obvious reasons—to ensure the board hears our thoughts before discussing and taking action in closed session.
Laws regarding California employee protections, and in particular public employees, are very strict and require discretion. The agenda is clear and legally conforming as always, though not for the sake of disguise…but for discretion.
Personnel matters are then reported out in open session as discreetly as possible while providing the legally required reporting. This is done for the benefit and protection of the employee and employer.
No, MHUSD did not violate open meeting laws and I offer the opinion that they did exactly as they should have.
Steve Adamo
Former public employee
Longtime Morgan Hill resident
