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Students and parents tell Sarasota board 10 a.m. meetings limit participation; board weighs rotating schedule and more town halls
Summary
Students and parents at a Booker High town hall pushed the board to restore evening meetings or a twice-monthly schedule so students can participate; board members defended the move to one monthly meeting for staff efficiency and said they are testing town halls and other access options.
Several students and parents told the board that moving regular board meetings to 10:00 a.m. has reduced student participation and community access. Avery Cole, a Booker student, said the earlier high-school start works for many students but that the 10 a.m. meeting time "can't be replaced" for students to discuss policy: "07:30 works great for many…
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