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Carmel Central board narrows public-comment rules, limits use of student names to parents
Summary
After extended debate the board amended Policy 12-30, replacing longer language with a concise standard that restores a speaker's right to speak without interruption, restricts naming of students to persons in a parental relationship and adds a caution to speakers; the board waived the second reading and approved the changes by roll call.
The Carmel Central School District Board on July 1 approved substantial changes to its Public Participation policy (12-30) after several hours of debate, amending language on who may identify students and on the mechanics of public comment.
Vice President John Curzio proposed returning to a shorter, earlier version of the policy that he said "had tripled in length" and had become unwieldy. Trustees argued over procedure — several objected to waiving a second reading — but the board ultimately voted to replace the first two sentences of the policy with: "Speakers have the right to speak without…
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