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Katy ISD trustees cite board policy as dispute over public‑comment confirmations continues
Summary
A procedural dispute over who may speak during public comment consumed a substantial portion of the Katy ISD board meeting Oct. 27, 2025, after dozens of people said they received email confirmations that they would be allowed to speak but were later told only the first 20 non‑agenda speakers would be permitted under board policy BED local.
A procedural dispute over who may speak during public comment consumed a substantial portion of the Katy ISD board meeting Oct. 27, 2025. The district told attendees that the board’s public‑comment policy (BED local) allows only the first 20 people who sign up to speak on non‑agenda items; nevertheless dozens of people said they received email confirmations that they would be allowed to address the board.
Board President Redmond, trustees, and the district’s general counsel explained the board must follow its adopted policy and that an exception could raise…
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