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Richland board to pilot changes to public-comment timing; approves first reading of policy 5271
Summary
After debating several models, the board agreed to pilot keeping the opening public-comment period and also allowing targeted public comment after business-item discussion; the board approved first reading of policy 5271 (reporting improper governmental action).
The Richland School Board debated how and when to take public comment and agreed to pilot a change to meeting logistics that retains the standard opening public-comment period while also allowing members of the public to speak after discussion of individual business items.
Board members described models used in other jurisdictions (a split session with longer comment for agenda items, a short general comment period, and an additional brief period later in the meeting). Several members said the practice of allowing…
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