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Board member accuses board of silencing dissent, raises Brown Act concerns
Summary
A board member said their questions and concerns have been repeatedly cut off and claimed the board treats many items as Brown Act violations to avoid public discussion; they urged procedural change and warned of continued conflict if nothing changes.
A Committee member criticized other board members and the superintendent, saying they have been prevented from asking questions and that matters have been presented to the board without adequate opportunity for discussion. The member asserted the superintendent "comes in and he makes statements about big issues" and said such practices have led to members being "silenced."
The Committee member also accused the board of labeling matters a Brown Act violation to avoid public discussion, saying, "Everything that this board does not wanna have public discussion about becomes a Brown Act violation." The exchange prompted staff to outline options under Robert's Rules of Order and to suggest possible rule changes or a separate forum to approve agendas so the board can act despite procedural disagreement. No formal disciplinary action or change to board rules was recorded during the meeting.
