Board Meetings

Public Participation

1. Complete a green public comment form  and hand it to the Board President at the beginning of the meeting. 
2. During the first public commentary period, individual speakers will be allowed a maximum of five minutes or less if there are many people who wish to speak. The total time allotted for the first public commentary is approximately thirty minutes. In the event that a large number of individuals wish to speak, the commentary period may be extended to allow everyone an opportunity to comment.
3. The speaker should begin their remarks by stating their name, district of residence, and organization or agency they represent, if any.

1. During the second public commentary, persons who wish to address the Board will be invited to be recognized by the Board President.
2. If several people wish to speak, they may form a line. Individual speakers will be allowed a maximum of three minutes. The total allotted time is fifteen minutes. Again, if more than five people wish to speak, the time per speaker may be shortened. The comment period may be extended if necessary.
3. Each speaker will be asked to announce their name and district of residence before beginning to speak.

• Per Board policy, members of the board and district employees are not able to comment or answer questions during the public commentary. The Superintendent or Board President may comment to correct factual errors.
• One speaker may not yield his/her time to another. 
• Persons may only speak once on the same subject during a single meeting. 
• Persons requesting an individual response must note their request on the public comment form.
• Individuals are expected to abide by rules of common courtesy and may be asked to leave the meeting if their behavior is disruptive or interferes with the orderly progress of the meeting. 

GENERAL INFO FOR VIRTUAL MEETINGS

• Policy 2501A: Virtual Meetings