Board Meeting Comments

I believe that the proposed policy change represents a commendable initiative to facilitate community members' input on the matter, subsequently enabling the board to make informed decisions that prioritize the best interests of students.

I am confident that the proposed policy change is an excellent initiative that will empower community members to share their insights, allowing the board to make well-informed decisions that truly prioritize the best interests of our students.

I support this policy change. It finally looks like the board and Superintendent are trying to bring some decorum and to these board meetings. Some of us are here for the children of this district not TMZ.

Hi. My name is Tranettea Williams. I'm a mother of a son with disabilities enrolled in EBR Schools. I'm not in favor of amending policy BCB. Parents of children with special needs have unique perspectives and insights that are vital for informed decision-making at school board meetings. Allowing parents to make public comments on substitute motions provides several important benefits such as advocacy, personal experience, building relationships, transparency, tailored solutions, and empowerment. Parents can advocate for their children's specific needs and ensure that their voices are heard in decisions that affect their education and well-being. Public comments foster collaboration between parents and school officials to promote a cooperative environment which focuses of student success. Encouraging open dialogue helps to ensure transparency in the decision-making process and ensures policies are inclusive to all students. We are stakeholders in EBR Schools.

The personal attacks of members of the board have been deplorable. I may not agree with some of their actions but they have a right to represent their constituents as best as they see fit. This policy will bring order back to the meetings and put students first.

I’ve watched the school board meetings deteriorate to a level that lacks decorum and etiquette. This policy change will restore some dignity to the process and allow the people we elected to conduct business and set policy for our students in a more productive and respectful manner.

The personal attacks of members of the board have been deplorable. I may not agree with some of their actions but they have a right to represent their constituents as best as they see fit. This policy will bring order back to the meetings and put students first.

The observed decline in decorum and etiquette during school board meetings necessitates a reevaluation of current practices. The proposed policy change aims to reinstate a degree of dignity to the proceedings, thereby enabling elected officials to engage in the governance and policy formulation for our students in a manner that is both more productive and respectful.

I have observed a decline in the decorum and etiquette of the school board meetings. This policy change will reinstate a level of dignity to the proceedings, enabling our elected representatives to conduct business and establish policies for our students in a more effective and respectful way.

I have observed a decline in the decorum and etiquette of the school board meetings. This policy change will reinstate a level of dignity to the proceedings, enabling our elected representatives to conduct business and establish policies for our students in a more effective and respectful way.k

I’ve watched the school board meetings deteriorate to a level that lacks decorum and etiquette. This policy change with restore some dignity to the process and allow the people we elected to conduct business and set policy for our students in a more productive and respectful manner.

While I understand the desire for shorter, more streamlined board meetings, this is a democratically elected board who should hear from constituents and stakeholders. I am concerned that public comment will not be allowed for substitute motions. Sometimes the substitute motion contains only a minor change, but sometimes the substitute motion is substantially different than the original motion. I respectfully ask that public comment be allowed when substitute motions include more than single word or phrase change or when the substitute motion is a dramatic departure from the original motion. I would hate to see substitute motions used wrongfully to silence public input.

A wise man once told me, "Facts are facts, but perception is reality." When the board accepts a policy change that reduces the public's ability to weigh in on matters before the board, it's a step in the wrong direction. We might disagree as to whether this is a small step or a huge leap, but it's hard to argue that limiting the opportunity for public comment will either improve accountability or raise student achievement. Please remove the changes to Section 6 from this proposal before adoption.

I have noted a decrease in the professionalism and conduct during the school board meetings. This policy adjustment aims to restore a standard of respectability to the discussions, allowing our elected officials to operate more efficiently and establish policies for our students in a manner that reflects professionalism and respect.

I’ve watched the school board meetings deteriorate to a level that lacks decorum and etiquette. This policy change with restore some dignity to the process and allow the people we elected to conduct business and set policy for our students in a more productive and respectful manner.

I have noted a decrease in the professionalism and conduct during the school board meetings. This policy adjustment aims to restore a standard of respectability to the discussions, allowing our elected officials to operate more efficiently and establish policies for our students in a manner that reflects professionalism and respect.

Fairleigh Cook Jackson District five - hey coach. It was my hope that the item around public comment will be pulled from the consent agenda for a standalone discussion, but if not, this is regarding consent agenda item F.7 .I can understand the board’s desire to streamline meetings, and dialogue but this does not seem like the answer. The inability for the public to speak on a substitute motion is concerning. numerous times a substitute motion varied greatly from the original motion. during this process of motion, substitute motion, multiple substitute motions and public comment this also means that the public and the board are having a dialogue that results in a hopeful desired outcome. I am an advocate for online comments being read but see at least two in favor of this motion that are copy and paste - allow comment time for substitute motions instead of online campaigns getting breath and space. I also encourage the board and public to reflect on productive and respectful comments.

I have observed a decline in the decorum and etiquette of the school board meetings. This policy change will reinstate a level of dignity to the proceedings, enabling our elected representatives to conduct business and establish policies for our students in a more effective and respectful way.

Please pull this item for discussion.

The conduct exhibited towards certain board members has been unacceptable. This policy aims to restore structure to the meetings and prioritize the needs of students. We as citizens expect and want see our meetings conducted at the highest level of professional conduct focused on student outcomes instead of adult issues and disagreements.