Superintendent presents first read of updated public participation policy; board debate centers on timing and privacy
Summary
Doctor Madison presented a first read of proposed changes to Policy 0167.3 to clarify public comment timing, sign‑up procedures and processes for personnel allegations; board members questioned moving public comment to the start of meetings and whether sign‑up information should be public.
The board received a first reading of proposed revisions to Policy 0167.3 governing public participation at meetings.
Superintendent Doctor Madison said the draft adds guardrails for comment timing, clarifies how individuals can request agenda items and provides procedures for handling personnel allegations that may require executive session. He framed the draft as a starting point and encouraged the board to suggest edits before a future adoption vote.
Members asked whether public comment should remain at the start of meetings and whether sign‑up information (name, address, phone) is publicly accessible; the transcript shows concern about requiring addresses. The superintendent said the policy is a working draft and that the board president and superintendent currently work together on agenda setting but the draft allows for additional channels to bring items forward.
No vote was taken; the policy remains at first read. Staff said the document can be revised and returned for a future adoption vote.
