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Board votes to end Citizens Advisory Committee, citing low participation
Summary
The board voted to conclude the current term of the Citizens Advisory Committee effective June 30, 2026, and not to make appointments for the coming term, citing declining participation and limited advisory function.
The Dover Board of Education voted to end its Citizens Advisory Committee, approving a motion from the community relations committee that cited declining attendance and diminished community advisory value.
Community relations committee chair Miss Gates moved that the board “conclude the current term of the Citizens Advisory Committee effective June 30, 2026, and that no appointments be made for the 2026 term.” The motion was seconded and approved by roll call vote.
Why it matters: Board members said the committee had provided a useful feedback channel in the past but has not recently operated in the collaborative advisory role the board intended. Ending the committee is intended to redirect the district’s community engagement methods toward public forums and other outreach efforts.
During discussion Miss Gates emphasized the committee’s previous contributions but said participation and attendance had declined. The board noted plans to host additional public forums and to continue other channels for community feedback, including direct communication with administration and board members.
What’s next: The Citizens Advisory Committee’s current term will end on June 30, 2026. The district said it will continue to offer other public engagement opportunities and will provide details on new forums and outreach channels.
