Increasing Transparency

Item IX on the June 2, 2009 Agenda, Documents on the Park District Website, is discussion topic I requested. Specifically, we will discuss expanding the Glen Ellyn Park District website to include public documents such as board packets, policy manuals, comprehensive plans, detailed budget documents and other documents that give insight into the state of the Park District.

Other items to consider:

• Publishing Board Highlights on website within 48 hours of each board meeting
• Investigating ways to broadcast our meetings to the public, including low-cost options such as podcasts or web video
• Making board packets and relevant documents available to those in attendance at board meetings
• Using an opaque projector to show plans and documents during board discussions