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HOW CAN I ADDRESS THE BOARD?

Anyone living within the district’s boundaries or a group representing residents in the district wanting to make general comments to the Board may do so during the “Comments from Citizens” section of the planning and regular session agendas.

Those wanting to talk before the Board during a planning session may sign in at the meeting place. Those wanting to address the board during a regular meeting will need to submit a written request three days prior to the scheduled board meeting. The request must contain the name of the speaker and topic to be addressed.

The following process will be used for those wanting to address the Board:

Resolutions to questions or concerns are to be addressed first at the building level and then with the superintendent prior to being brought to the Board.
Those addressing the Board shall speak in a manner suitable for a public forum.
Those speaking shall refrain from any personal references or attacks.
Time limits may be imposed depending on the number of people requesting to speak.

The Board president may use his/her discretion in imposing time limits on those wanting to talk and may require that only new information be submitted when comments and/or questions from one or more people are repetitious in nature.

Comments and questions at the planning and regular meetings may deal with any topic related to the operation of the district with the exception of items relating to school personnel if the comment or question is deemed inappropriate for a public meeting by the “Rights to Privacy Act.” The Board has the responsibility to protect its employees in matters covered by this law.

Any person or group wanting Board action on a specific issue should notify the superintendent of the request in writing prior to the scheduled meeting.