Daily Montanan, Montana Federation of Public Employees, sue Board of Public Ed

The Daily Montanan and Montana Federation of Public Employees are asking the Lewis and Clark County District Court to void a decision by the Board of Public Education, arguing it was made without proper public notice or the opportunity for public participation.

In a lawsuit submitted Friday, the plaintiffs allege the Board of Public Education violated the Montana Constitution’s guarantee of the right of participation and right to know at its March 10 meeting when it added an action item to the agenda on the spot, without adequate notice...