Rules of Public Address While Attending a Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education is a body of school district residents, elected by the community and charged with conducting school-related business. The meetings are conducted under the Open Meeting Law, but are not open forums for the community.

On the meeting agenda, there is a time during which the public may address the Board regarding agenda items or other comments or questions. This time is usually shortly after the opening of the meeting.

All comments shall be directed to the President of the Board. If a question is asked, the President shall either respond directly or redirect the question to another member of the Board, to the Superintendent, or to a member of the administrative staff. Spontaneous discussions between a presenter and the audience are not permitted.