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Evergreen board approves revised public-comment policy after debate over transparency and accessibility
Summary
After debate about whether minutes and video should go beyond the state's legal minimums, the Evergreen School District Board voted to approve changes to Policy 14.40 on second reading; some directors and public commenters said the revisions risk reduced accessibility.
The Evergreen School District Board voted on April 21 to approve proposed revisions to Policy 14.40, which the board described as bringing district practice into conformity with state law regarding meeting recordings and minutes.
President Perkins said the policy reflects the legal minimum — an audio recording and minutes that identify speakers who signed up and the topics…
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