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Urbana board approves new limits on public comment after extended debate
Summary
The board voted 6–1 to adopt a revised public‑participation policy that establishes a 60‑minute cap for public comment and a typical three‑minute limit per speaker, with chair discretion to extend time; members and community speakers debated access, translation needs and civic engagement trade‑offs.
The Urbana School District 116 Board of Education adopted revisions to Policy 2:230 on public participation after a lengthy discussion about access and meeting effectiveness.
Under the new policy language approved on a 6–1 roll call vote, the board will generally limit public comment to a total of 60 minutes per meeting and typically allot three minutes per speaker. The chair retains…
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