SIGAFOOS PERSUADES GOVERNING BOARD TO ADD ONE LINE IN THE AGENDA THAT NOTIFIES PUBLIC THAT GOVERNING BOARD MEETINGS ARE ALSO LIVE-STREAMED

Joined by Board lawyer who says it is a “terrific idea” and will lead to greater “transparency

Ray Sigafoos, District Governing Board member

County residents must once again thank 81-year-old Yavapai Community College District Governing Board member Ray Sigafoos for his dedication to enhancing transparency in District Governing Board meetings. At the March 19, 2024 Governing Board meeting, he successfully persuaded the Board, with the assistance of the Governing Board attorney, to include a single line on the agenda, informing Yavapai County residents that the meeting would be live-streamed.

Mr. Sigafoos received support in his endeavor to persuade the Board to include the notification from Board Attorney Lynne Adams. She applauded Sigafoos’ request, recognizing it as a “great idea” that would significantly enhance the “transparency” of Board meetings.

Initially hesitant, Chair Deb McCasland eventually embraced the suggestion and joined the rest of the Board in unanimously consenting to add the one-line notification to the Agenda when it is published.

Kudos to the longest-serving member of the Board for advocating openness and transparency in Governing Board meetings!

It is noteworthy that Mr. Sigafoos was able to persuade the Governing Board to begin live-streaming the Board meetings in February, 2024 after they were cut off in January by President Dr. Lisa Rhine.  Dr. Rhine appears to be a strong opponent of transparency when it comes to the streaming Governing Board meetings.