REQUEST TO SPEAK AT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

  1. A public comment sign-up sheet will be available 15 minutes prior to the start of the Board meeting. Individuals wishing to speak must provide their name, address, and, if applicable, the specific agenda item they intend to address.

  2. Public comment is permitted on matters within the authority and responsibilities of the Board. However, individuals may not comment on agenda items involving student or personnel matters that pertain to disciplinary or employment actions, as such comments could prejudice the Board.

  3. Public comments that include slanderous remarks about school district employees or that would violate the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) are strictly prohibited. Personally identifiable information, discussion of student educational records, or reference to student directory information is not permitted during the public comment period.

  4. Individuals wishing to speak on an agenda item that does not involve a disciplinary or employment matter will be given priority to speak before other patrons who signed up before the meeting.

  5. A maximum of 30 minutes will be allocated for public comment prior to the start of the Board meeting. Each speaker will be allotted up to 3 minutes. If more than 10 individuals sign up to speak, comments extending beyond the initial 30 minutes will be moved to the end of the meeting, unless the speaker is addressing an agenda item.

  6. The following individuals are eligible to provide public comment at Board meetings:
    a. Residents of the District;
    b. Parents, legal guardians, individuals with lawful control of a student, or those standing in loco parentis to a student enrolled in the District;
    c. Employees of the District.