The Board of Education provides time at its regular meetings for citizens to express interest in and concerns about the district's schools. However, matters concerning an individual school should be discussed first with the principal of that school. If the problem cannot be resolved at the school, it should be brought to the Superintendent. Individuals or groups who wish to speak to the Board of Education are recognized near the start of the meeting, as set forth in the Board of Education agenda. After recognition, spokespersons must identify themselves and the topic on which they wish to speak. Generally, the presentation is limited to five minutes. The chair reserves the right to limit the number of individuals or groups recognized to speak. Individuals or groups who wish a reply, discussion, data, or study of a subject should submit their requests in writing to the Superintendent by 4:30 p.m. on the third working day before the Board of Education meeting. Each request must state purposes and topics to be presented. Members of the audience may not address the Board of Education during its deliberation of issues.
