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Public commenters urge Van Alstyne ISD to restore broader public‑comment allowances
Summary
Multiple members of the public urged the Board to reconsider policy that limits public comment to agenda items only, saying the restriction undermines transparency and accountability.
During the public comment period, three speakers urged the Board to reconsider a policy that limits public comment to agenda items only. Jared Ramsey, Sara Watson and Marchelle Bell each expressed concern that the restriction reduces transparency and limits the public’s ability to raise emerging concerns; the minutes record that commenters "advocated for transparency, accountability, and open communication."
The Board did not take action on public-comment policy during the meeting. The speakers asked trustees to return to a previous practice that allowed broader public comment; the minutes report these appeals but do not record a formal board response or change to policy on March 23.
