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Lynchburg school board rescinds June ban on public comments by Danny McCann
Summary
After debate over procedure and decorum, the Lynchburg City Schools Board unanimously rescinded a June 3 motion that had prohibited Danny McCann from making future public comments; trustees said they want assurances McCann will follow the board's public-comment rules.
The Lynchburg City Schools Board of Education voted unanimously June 17 to rescind a June 3 motion that had barred Danny McCann from future public comments.
Board members said the move followed discussion about procedure, precedent and whether McCann would abide by the board's public-comment rules.
Board member Doctor Davis, who had presided over the June 3 meeting, said she originally supported the ban after repeated interruptions. “If I had read the policy, he would have been reminded of the time limit for speakers and the prohibition against board members responding to questions or requests from commenters,” Davis said,…
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