Boost trust with livestreamed meetings, celebrating National Parks and Recreation Month, and more
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Boost trust with livestreamed meetings
Livestreaming public meetings is one of the easiest ways to increase transparency and build trust with your community. This month we explore how livestreaming helps bring people into the process and even to your district or municipality — and shows your board or council is committed to open, accessible governance.
Not sure how to get started? Our Livestreaming made easy checklist and Guide to compliant livestreaming help walk you through the basics, from choosing the right tech to promoting your meeting stream to staying compliant.
Build trust and transparency with your public website
The public transparency website you get with Diligent Community makes transparency and building trust much easier. It gives your community quick access to meeting agendas, minutes, and policies, plus tools to search, sign up for updates, request to speak, and follow livestreams — all in one place. It’s a smart way to boost engagement and show your commitment to open governance.
What Glenbrook High School District 225 did to increase transparency
Glenbrook High School District 225 took a big step toward increased transparency by using Diligent Community’s Livestream Manager to make board meetings more accessible and engaging. With streaming, easy access to agendas and minutes all linked to their user-friendly website, they’ve built stronger connections with their community and made it easier for stakeholders to stay informed and involved.
News & Events
This July, we’re celebrating our incredible colleagues for National Parks and Recreation Month. We thank them for their dedication to creating vibrant, healthy and connected communities. From maintaining beautiful green spaces to organizing inclusive programs, their work brings joy and well-being to people of all ages. Thank you for all you do — you help make our communities thrive!
Celebrating our Community Champions
Congratulations to Dr Audrey Young from the Texas State Board of Education! Learn why Audrey is being recognized this month as one of our Community Champions.
Would you like to nominate someone for our Diligent Community Champions? Nominate them here!
Leading with purpose podcast: Practical tips for purpose-driven work
We have just launched our first podcast! We’re starting with the topic of board development and we interviewed two education leaders who shared their expert advice. Listen to Dr. Audrey Young, Chair of the Committee on Instruction for the Texas State Board of Education and Ben Niehaus, Director of Member Services for the Wisconsin Association of School Boards here (and wherever you find your podcasts).
Meet Madison Miller
This month, for our People of Purpose series, we are excited to highlight a dedicated member of our Diligent Community team who is here to support you.
Madison Mallon, an Account Manager, joined the team in September 2024 and has quickly made a strong impression through her thoughtful communication and drive to deliver meaningful results.
What's trending
Our pick of the newest and most popular items on our blog this month:
- A day in the life of a school board secretary (is this your typical day?)
- Checklist for community college board success
- Tapping technology for the successful integration of a new superintendent
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