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Patrick County board votes to stop reading emailed and texted public comments at meetings
Patrick County School Board · March 6, 2026
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The Patrick County School Board voted to end the practice of reading emails and text messages aloud during meetings and require commenters to appear in person. Members who supported the change said it could boost attendance; others raised accessibility concerns.
The Patrick County School Board voted to discontinue reading emailed and texted public comments aloud during meetings and to require individuals who wish to address the board to attend in person, the transcript shows.
A board member proposing the change said the practice discouraged attendance and encouraged…
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