Did you just join a school board? Check out these 5 expert tips to conduct an efficient school board meeting.Talk with the board president before attending your first meeting to ask basic questions such as: • Where should I sit? • How is the agenda set up? Visitors will be allowed access to the building 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start. Seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. The following rules will be followed: All who wish to comment must fill out the appropriate comment card to speak at one of the designated times in the meeting. New Jersey's Open Public Meetings Act (also known as the Sunshine Law) specifies nine areas that are to be discussed in "executive" or closed-door session. But this money may not come directly out of the candidates' pockets. To complete this assignment, do the following: 1.