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Thursday, May 29, 2008
Who gets to comment at meetings?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Clayton school board members will vote Monday on a plan to change when and how the public can address the board.
Public comments would be considered during a separate monthly meeting, under the proposal. If you want to speak you must call the board secretary by 4:30 p.m. the day of the meeting and submit your name and comment topic. Then you have to submit your comments in advance in writing.
School districts have their own way of handling public input.
In Gwinnett, for example, people can sign up in advance to speak during the board meeting. The board also sets aside 30 minutes prior to the start of the regular meeting for anyone who has an issue they’d like to discuss.
How are comments from the public handled in your district? Is there a better way to make sure people are heard?
