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Board splits on removing virtual public comment; staff time and access concerns weigh in
Summary
Superintendent recommended removing the word 'virtual' from the public‑comment policy citing AI and staff time; some board members favored keeping virtual participation for access, others supported removal with written submissions as an alternative. No consensus — item set for first read at the next work session.
Superintendent Maggie Fuhrman proposed removing the word "virtual" from the district's public‑comment policy, arguing that most comparable local governments no longer use live virtual comment and raising concerns about synthetic (AI) content and time required of staff to vet…
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