USD 434 Santa Fe Trail

Public Communication Guidelines

  1. Limit agenda time to 20 minutes.
  2. Limit 5 minutes per speaker.
  3. If more than 4 patrons require agenda time, the board of education has the option to either extend allotted time or reduce the time allowed per person.
  4. The board may refer presentation on personnel and other items of concern to executive session subject to Section 75-4319 State Statutes.
  5. One spokesperson per organization.
  6. The board of education president has the option to stop the proceedings and poll the board to determine if a speaker may continue should their 5 minutes expire.
  7. Patrons wanting to address the board shall sign the guest register located with the clerk of the board of education prior to the start of the meeting.
    • Patrons shall list topic to be presented.
    • Patrons shall list organization represented if any.
  8. The board will invite patrons listed on the guest register to make presentations.
  9. Speakers shall identify themselves and state whether or not they represent the opinion of a group.
  10. Board of education responses to presentations or comments is optional.


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