The vice president presides in the president's absence. Board members receive the agenda and supporting documents well in advance of each meeting so they can study the materials and be prepared to make decisions. The board cannot make informed decisions on important questions without having all the available data and will not usually act on items not included on the agenda. If you want to appear before the board, you can contact the superintendent's office prior to the Tuesday meeting. However it is best to come the night of the meeting and complete a yellow information card and give it to either Miss Meehan or Mrs. Abbott.
Groups are also welcome but proceedings are facilitated if one person acts as the spokesperson.
Copies of the agenda are provided to individuals attending board meetings. The school board benefits from comments and questions from concerned citizens who attend meetings. Therefore, an opportunity is provided for you to be heard during the public portion of the regular meeting. A yellow information card is provided to assist you in presenting your concerns to the Board. However, the public is not supposed to speak at the work sessions, unless the Board will be taking a vote on a particular item.