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Board debates rule that would limit direct back-and-forth with public speakers
Summary
At a final hearing on proposed board meeting guidelines, members debated a provision that would restrict board members from engaging in dialogue with public speakers; several members sought clarification that they still could ask questions to clarify concerns before voting on agenda items.
The Nassau County School Board held a final hearing on proposed meeting guidelines that would clarify public-comment procedures, civility and decorum. A central point of debate was a provision stating that "individual school board members will not engage in dialogue with speakers during the meeting," while giving the chair discretion to seek clarification.
Board members said they support curbing protracted back-and-forth during public comment but stressed the need to ask clarifying questions, particularly on agenda and action items. At the hearing, Board Member Zimmerman asked whether the rule…
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