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Board adopts new public‑comment procedure and multiple policy updates tied to Idaho code changes
Summary
Trustees approved changes to board meeting procedures to allow in-person public comment both before action items and at a later slot in meetings; the board also advanced several policy updates reflecting recent Idaho code changes covering open enrollment, immunization opt-outs and other administrative rules.
The Emmett School District Board of Trustees approved revisions to board meeting procedures that allow in-person public comment before action on agenda items and at a second reserved place later in the meeting. Trustees also approved a public input form edit clarifying that personal attacks and discussion of personnel names are not allowed during public comment.
District staff said the changes reflect new Idaho Code language and give the board flexibility to schedule two public‑comment periods: one before action on agenda items and a second slot later in the meeting for topics not before the board. The board clarified that each speaker remains limited to the existing three‑minute time allotment and…
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