Code No. 215R1
GUIDELINES FOR OPEN FORUM AND SPEAKING ON AN AGENDA ITEM
Open Forum is the time during a school board meeting when the people of the district may speak to the board on items that are not on the agenda regarding the school district's programs and activities. Persons wanting to speak on a topic listed on the agenda may do so when recognized by the presiding officer.
People wishing to speak are asked to stand and state their name. Comments to the board are to be held to five minutes in length. Comments that are negative toward a person are not allowed. The presiding officer will stop any speaker whose comments are negative toward another person. Complaints about an employee are to be processed through the appropriate process.
The board members will likely not respond to comments made during Open Forum because of liability possibilities but may refer a matter to the administration for further study and recommendation.
Reviewed 6-5-14 Revised 4-18-2022