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Board debates limits on public comment after packed meeting; members weigh access vs. meeting length
Summary
The school board discussed proposed changes to the public participation policy, including a move of general comment to the end of meetings and shorter speaker times — parents and board members argued both for accessibility and for efficiency.
The Alachua County School Board spent a sustained portion of its June 3 meeting debating a proposed overhaul of its public participation rules, with more than 20 speakers on the night’s docket and vocal disagreement among board members about access and meeting logistics.
Student speakers, parents and teachers urged preserving ample public comment time at the start of meetings so community members can address action items when they are most relevant. “Moving general comment to the very end — which often stretches past…
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