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Trustees debate parental notice and opt‑out for visits by elected officials; staff say current speaker/visitor procedures already require notice for formal talk
Summary
The board discussed a parent request for clearer advance notice or a year‑start opt‑out when elected officials visit classrooms or tours. Trustees were split: some urged improved notification or an opt‑out form; staff and others said elected officials have oversight rights and that current guest‑speaker procedures already require notification when a presentation or student showcase is planned.
Board members and staff debated whether the district should require clearer advance notice or a routine opt‑out for parents when elected officials — particularly those from outside the county — visit schools or tour classrooms.
A parent letter had prompted the discussion and several trustees said they recognized the parent’s concern about surprise visits that place students in a public showcase. Miss Reddy (Board member, S1) said parents should have a choice about whether their child participates in a scheduled showcase or presentation and…
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