Special meetings always require previous notice. The council recognized our visitor, Mr. Chris Murphy, parent of a 9th grader at Super High School.Mr. Murphy expressed his concern about. These accommodations help students with special health needs to participate in New York City Department of Education (DOE) programs and activities. All school board members should be familiar with the requirements of the Open Meetings Act (OMA). It includes an email application, calendar, task manager, contact manager, and note taking journal. The signup form is available from the time the meeting agenda is posted until 5 p.m. On the Monday preceding the meeting. Should School Boards Be in Charge? The Effects of Exposure to Participatory and Deliberative School Board Meetings.