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Public commenter urges better staff communication and FOIA training
Summary
During public comment, Colby Skilton of Morris told the board teachers often receive directives without understanding the 'why' behind decisions and urged FOIA training; public comment rules were read at the start of the period.
During the public-comment period on March 26, 2026, Colby Skilton of Morris addressed the Regional School District No. 20 Board of Education and urged the board to prioritize communication with staff and to provide better FOIA training.
Skilton said teachers sometimes receive directives without understanding the “why” behind decisions and recommended the board strengthen staff-facing communication and FOIA understanding. The Chair had previously read the board's public-comment rules, which limit individual remarks to three minutes and direct comments to the Board rather than individual members. Public comment was received without board response, consistent with the board's stated procedure.
