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Board tables proposed limits on who may speak at public forum after heated debate
Summary
Board members debated changes to public-comment policy (Item 8) that would prioritize district residents and families; concerns about free-speech implications led the board to table the policy for further review and legal input.
A proposal to revise the district’s public-comment policy drew sustained debate Wednesday and was tabled for further consideration.
The proposed update to policy 0.167.3 (Item 8) would have narrowed who can speak during public forum at board meetings to prioritize people with standing in the district, such as residents or caregivers of district students. Supporters said prioritizing local…
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