Decision 0938E – Ocean View School District

As subsequent oral clarification of school district's initial proposals cured any defects or insufficiencies, Board dismissed public notice complaint; p. 3; p. 8, admin. determination. Very nature of complainant's questions indicates that he had an understanding of the issues. Therefore, it appears complainant had sufficient notice of the initial proposals; p. 10, admin. determination.

As subsequent oral clarification of school district's initial proposals cured any defects or insufficiencies, Board dismissed public notice complaint; p. 3; p. 8, admin. determination. In PERB cases involving subsequent clarification of initial proposals, Board found there is no requirement that the public school employer amend its initial proposals or re-adopt its initial proposals; p. 3; p. 12, admin. determination. Board will look beyond the actual initial proposals, and consider subsequent oral clarifications, to determine whether the requirements of section 3547 have been met; p. 7, admin. determination.

As complainant was given more than two weeks after clarification of initial proposals to engage in public comment, Board found no violation of section 3547(b); p. 11, admin. determination. Very nature of complainant's questions indicates that he had an understanding of the issues. Therefore, it appears complainant had sufficient notice of the initial proposals; p. 10, admin. determination.