Nicki Bazer and Jackie Wernz present “Balancing Effective Governance and Transparency: Advanced Issues” at the 2019 IASB/IASA/IASBO Joint Annual Conference. This presentation addresses advanced issues, with a focus on OMA, to provide school boards with the tools to balance between effective governance and the transparency required by the law. From OMA and FOIA, to board member attendance issues, to the use of personal electronic devices for board member communications and public comment, Nicki and Jackie provide the knowledge necessary to effectively lead.