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How to use email for governing board business

updated on 22 September 2020
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You should use formal meetings (in-person or virtual) as much as possible, but sometimes you need a way to communicate in between meetings. Understand the rules and what's appropriate when using email to conduct governing board business.

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  1. Set terms for how you'll use email
  2. You can use email for discussions
  3. You can't hold meetings via email
  4. You can vote by email, sometimes
  5. If the matter is urgent
  6. Ofsted can request to see your emails
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