Illinois FOIA & OMA Reference: 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(16) https://illinoisfoia.org/exemptions/5-ilcs-120-2-c-16/ 2018-04-12T00:00:00Z School District U46 Board did not violate OMA by discussing social media in closed session https://illinoisfoia.org/opinions/letter-51767/ 2018-04-12T00:00:00Z A school board member complained that her board held a secret meeting to discuss her social media posts under the guise of a 'self-evaluation.' The Attorney General's office reviewed the matter and found that the board's discussion was actually focused on improving board procedures and interactions, which is allowed in a closed session. Therefore, the board did not break the law. Hinsdale D86 school board did not violate OMA in closed self-evaluation session https://illinoisfoia.org/opinions/letter-37299/ 2015-11-18T00:00:00Z A school board member complained that their board held a private meeting that was supposed to be about improving board procedures but was actually used to attack political opponents. The Attorney General's office reviewed the matter and determined that the discussion was appropriate and stayed within the legal rules for closed-door self-evaluation meetings. As a result, no violation of the Open Meetings Act was found.