Board adopts rule: no public comment at special meetings unless the board votes to add it

What happened

The board adopted an update to Policy 2340 (notice of meetings) on March 5, 2026. Special meetings will not include a public comment period unless a majority of the board votes to add one. First reading was January 22.

Why it matters to families

Special meetings are used for personnel and time-sensitive contracts, often in summer. Residents have used public comment to raise concerns, so this changes how and when they can be heard.

The evidence

The January 22 minutes describe the first reading and reasoning. The March 5 minutes record adoption effective March 5, 2026.

The source