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FCPS committee debates public‑comment rules and decorum; members weigh time limits, resident priority and enforcement
Summary
Committee members discussed revisions to public‑comment procedures, including time limits, prioritization for Frederick County residents, restrictions on recorded or third‑party presentations, and enforcement measures for disruptive conduct.
Frederick County Public Schools board members and staff debated possible revisions Aug. 27 to the district’s public‑comment procedures (draft Policy 1‑02), focusing on decorum, time limits and how the board should respond when speakers disrupt meetings.
Staff and several board members said the goal is to preserve members’ and attendees’ First Amendment rights while giving the board the ability to keep meetings orderly and to…
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