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Board considers adding three public-comment opportunities, including a 15-minute end-of-meeting slot
Summary
Board members proposed revisions to policy BCBI to create three public-comment opportunities at meetings: during the discussion agenda, during the action agenda, and a 15-minute on-site sign-up period at the end for non-agenda items (first-come, first-served). The proposal clarifies time limits and that board members will not hold Q&A during those slots.
Board members presented proposed revisions to policy BCBI that would expand public-comment access at meetings to three separate opportunities: an initial opportunity during the discussion agenda, an opportunity focused on the action agenda before votes, and a third option at the end of the meeting for non-agenda items where speakers sign up on site and use the available 15 minutes (first-come, first-served).
"A few highlights of what we are recommending is that there will be 3 opportunities for public comment at a board meeting," one board member said, describing the structure and time limits. The proposal emphasizes transparency and an organized sign-in process so overflow speakers can be invited to a later meeting.
Board members clarified that the new slots would not create a routine Q&A expectation from board members; the superintendent may respond to some items "as needed." The proposal was moved forward for public review and placed on the table for public comment, with details about sign-up and maximum time allotments.
