Staying Under the Umbrella: Board Members' Obligations and Immunities
Attorney Michelle L. Cannon presents an overview and summary of school board members' obligations and immunities under California Law. (13:38)
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Part 1 of 3 - (4:48)
In this part:
- Definitions and exceptions to immunities.
- Board member obligations, and immunities for a board member if he or she fails to fulfill these obligations.
- Overview of the general rules governing immunity.
- Principal immunity statute.
Part 2 of 3 - (3:15)
In this part:
- Differentiating "acts" of board members and governmental employees.
Part 3 of 3 - (6:11)
In this part:
- Can Board members be sued?
- Exceptions to immunities.
- The biggest take-away from the depth and breadth of Board member obligations and immunities.
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