The Norfolk School Board on May 21 adopted a revision to policy BDDC, which governs agenda preparation and dissemination, after debate about how a small wording change could affect which member concerns appear on the board agenda.

During discussion, Colonel Paulson spoke against the revision, saying the change "will allow the majority to determine what is presented, thus marginalizing the minority's opinions." Paulson urged the board to reject the change; other members moved and seconded the motion to accept the policy change and the motion passed by roll call with one member recorded as voting no.

The policy change had been removed from the consent agenda earlier in the meeting and placed on the discussion agenda; the board voted to adopt the revised policy during the business session. The roll call shows one dissenting vote (Olson) while other members voted to approve.

The board did not detail specific procedural safeguards or examples in the public comment on the motion. Members opposing the change raised concerns about board minority rights and the potential for the majority to control what items appear for consideration. The policy text as adopted was not amended on the floor in public discussion.

The newly adopted policy governs internal agenda procedures and the dissemination of meeting materials; the board did not adopt any additional rules or immediate operational changes beyond approving the policy text.