Board meetings are legally required forums where directors discuss important issues, guaranteeing openness and responsibility. Sec. 551.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Closed meeting" means a meeting to which the public does not have access.Individuals must register themselves in advance to speak at School Board meetings. Registration opens 72 hours before the meeting start time. Texas, will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at a.m. Minutes of the Board meetings shall be prepared and maintained, as required in the Open Meetings Act. 1. The board meeting is a formal meeting of top executives or directors of the company called to debate certain issues and problems and to make decisions. School Board Meeting - January. Decorum in the Board meeting. The meeting will be held in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 6300 Irvington.