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Board debates tighter public-comment rules, fact-checking and alternate engagement options
Summary
Board members discussed proposed changes to Board Policy 2:230 on public participation: options included shortening individual comment time, allowing grouped speakers longer time, prioritizing topics earlier in the agenda, and adding alternative engagement venues; one member proposed in-meeting fact checks for repeated misinformation.
At a study-session discussion of Policy 2:230, Urbana SD 116 board members and administration aired differing views about how to balance public access and meeting efficiency, and whether the board should adopt procedures to combat recurring misinformation in public comment.
Board member Solali urged creating more efficient, practical public-comment options and suggested alternative venues such as school outreach, targeted listening sessions and designated times for hot topics. "I want the public to come and I want the participation," she said, but added that repeating misinformation at multiple meetings becomes disruptive…
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