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Parent objects to closed public-comment registration; committee moves into closed session
Summary
A parent criticized the committee for cutting off registration for public comment after the meeting moved to afternoon hours. The committee chair said the concern would be considered, and the board then voted to enter closed session under a statute cited on the record.
A parent and stakeholder, identified in the meeting as Miss Moore, criticized the policy committee for closing public-comment registration after the meeting moved to afternoon hours and urged the board to be more flexible for parents arriving late.
Miss Moore said she was “very confused” and told the committee that cutting off registration for public comment when meetings are held in the evening “does a disservice to the community.” She asked the board to show “grace and mercy” for parents who might be delayed and said the closure was “not respectful.”
The presiding officer responded that the committee would “take that into consideration” and said, “moving forward, we'll keep public comment open, as we as we see fit,” and that written comments could be accepted for later response. The meeting record shows the committee followed public comment with a motion to enter closed session.
The presiding officer announced a motion to enter closed session “pursuant to NCL 1552688 to consider written legal of payment” (language as read in the record). The motion to enter closed session was moved by Dr. Taylor and supported by Member Jerry A.; the committee then proceeded to close session as recorded. The committee did not take further public action on the record before adjourning.
Miss Moore said she may email additional questions and the presiding officer said the committee would consider written comments as appropriate.
