Eligibility to Speak

The following individuals may speak during the public comment period, provided they complete the required comment sign-in form:

Residents of the District;
Parents, legal guardians, persons having lawful control of a student, or persons standing in loco parentis to a student enrolled in the District; or
District employees.

While individuals may give public comment on any matter that is within the powers and duties of the Board, individuals may not provide public comment that prejudices the Board concerning a student or personnel matter that is on the agenda concerning a disciplinary or employment action.

A sign-up sheet shall be provided at least 30 minutes prior to the start of a Board meeting for individuals wishing to provide public comment. The sign-up sheet shall include spaces for individuals wishing to provide public comment to indicate the:

· Name of the persons who will be providing the public comment; and · Agenda item, if any, the person wishes to speak on.

Individuals who sign up to provide public comment shall have three (3) minutes to provide public comment as follows:

a. Individuals who have not signed up to provide public comment on an item on the meeting's agenda shall be given an opportunity for public comment at the start of the Board meeting prior to any business or an executive session. If the public comment on matters that are not on the meeting’s agenda extends beyond thirty (30) minutes, the Board may move the remaining public comments not concerning items on the meeting’s agenda to the end of the meeting agenda; and

b. Individuals who have signed up to provide public comment on an item on the meeting’s agenda shall be given an opportunity to provide public comment prior to the board taking action on the item the individual has signed up to speak on.

Gurdon Public Schools

Board Meeting Public Comment Procedure