Visitors to and Conduct on School Property. Petitions or written correspondence to the Board shall be presented to the Board in the next regular Board packet. LEGAL REF.: 5 ILCS 120/2.06, Open Meetings Act. 105 ILCS 5/10-6 and 5/10-16. CROSS REF.: 2:220 (School Board Meeting Procedure), 8:10 (Connection with the Community), 8:30 (Visitors to and Conduct on School Property) Adopted: September 5, 2019 Meridian CUSD 223 2:240 Board Policy Development The School Board governs using written policies. Written policies ensure legal compliance, establish Board processes, articulate District ends, delegate authority, and define operating limits. Board policies also provide the basis for monitoring progress toward District ends. Policy Development Anyone may propose new policies, changes to existing policies, or elimination of existing policies. Staff suggestions should be processed through the Superintendent. Suggestions from all others should be made to the Board President or the Superintendent. A Board Policy Committee will consider all policy suggestions, and provide information and recommendations to the Board. The Superintendent is responsible for: (1) providing relevant policy information and data to the Board,
Visitors to and Conduct on School Property. Petitions or written correspondence to the Board shall be presented to the Board in the next regular Board packet. LEGAL REF.: 5 ILCS 120/2.06, Open Meetings Act. 105 ILCS 5/10-6 and 5/10-16. CROSS REF.: 2:220 (Board of Education Meeting Procedure), 8:10 (Connection with the Community), 8:30 (Visitors to and Conduct on School Property) Adopted: August 6, 2019
Visitors to and Conduct on School Property. Petitions or written correspondence to the Board shall be presented to the Board in the next regular Board packet. LEGAL REF.: 5 ILCS 120/2.06, Open Meetings Act. 105 ILCS 5/10-6 and 5/10-16. CROSS REF.: 2:220 (Board of Education Meeting Procedure), 8:10 (Connection with the Community), 8:30 (Visitors to and Conduct on School Property) Adopted: January 23, 2020 Oak Park and River Forest H.S.D. 200 2:240 Board Policy Development The Board of Education governs using written policies. Written policies ensure legal compliance, establish Board processes, articulate District ends, delegate authority, and define operating limits. Board policies also provide the basis for monitoring progress toward District ends. Policy Development Anyone may propose new policies, changes to existing policies, or deletion of existing policies. Staff suggestions should be processed through the Superintendent or designee. Suggestions from all others should be made to the Board President or the Superintendent or designee. A Superintendent's Committee consisting of two Board members along with members of the administrative team will consider all policy suggestions and provide information and recommendations to the Board. The Superintendent or designee is responsible for: (1) providing relevant policy information and data to the Board, (2) notifying those who will implement or be affected by or required to implement a proposed policy and obtaining their advice and suggestions, and (3) having policy recommendations drafted into written form for Board deliberation. The Superintendent or designee shall seek the counsel of the Board Attorney when appropriate. Policy Adoption and Dissemination Policies or policy revisions will not be adopted at the Board meeting at which they are first introduced, except when: (1) appropriate for a consent agenda because no Board discussion is required, or (2) necessary or prudent in order to meet emergency or special conditions or to be legally compliant. Further Board consideration may be given at a subsequent meeting(s) and after an opportunity for community input. The adoption of a policy will serve to supersede all previously adopted policies on the same topic. The Board policies are available for public inspection in the District's main office during regular office hours and on the District website. Copy requests should be made pursuant to Board policy 2:250, Access to District Public Records, or via a Freedom of Information Act request.
Visitors to and Conduct on School Property. Comments and questions at a regular meeting may deal with any topic related to public education in Unit #2 Schools. Questions asked by the public shall, when appropriate, be answered by the President or referred to staff members present for reply. Questions requiring investigation shall be referred to the Board or administrative staff for consideration and later response. If deemed advisable, the items may be scheduled as subsequent agenda items. A brief narrative explaining how the issue will be handled by the District and/or information to answer specific questions will be provided within five (5) working days to persons appearing before the Board. Note: It is not practical for the Board to make intelligent decisions on important questions without complete information and study. Although the Board will hear the presentation, it may not act on an item that is not listed on the agenda for the Board meeting. The matter shall be referred to the Superintendent for study. Also, complaints on the part of individual citizens or groups within the community will not normally be heard by the Board until efforts have been made to resolve the issue in accordance with established complaint policy. The Board of Education will not permit the use of its open meetings for attacks by public speakers on the personal integrity, character, or competency of any Board member, staff, or other persons. In addition, discussion of matters which are currently under legal review will not be permitted. If any person feels compelled to share viewpoints of this nature, the individual may submit the viewpoints in writing to the Secretary of the Board who will provide copies to each Board member. It shall be the policy of the Board of Education not to discuss persons or personnel by name, except in closed session, unless board action or the Superintendent's recommendation to the Board make it necessary. The presiding officer shall be responsible for the adherence to this policy, and it shall apply to any person in attendance at a meeting of the Board of Education. The President may interrupt or terminate an individual's speaking privilege if the speaker's comments are disruptive or obscene. The President may interrupt to caution an individual that a personally directed statement may be slanderous or defaming and that the individual will be personally liable for his/her statements. The Board will have the final decision if the President's ruling is challenged. The President may deny any in...
Visitors to and Conduct on School Property. 6. The President may also deny an individual the opportunity if the individual has previously addressed the Board on the same subject within the past 2 months.
Visitors to and Conduct on School Property. Petitions or written correspondence to the Board shall be presented to the Board of Education at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting. LEGAL REF.: 5 ILCS 120/2.06, Open Meetings Act. 105 ILCS 5/10-6 and 5/10-16. CROSS REF.: 2:220 (Board of Education Meeting Procedure), 8:10 (Connection with the Community), 8:30 (Visitors to and Conduct on School Property), 8:110 (Public Suggestions and Complaints) Adopted: August 5, 2019 Williamsville CUSD 15 2:240 Board Policy Development The Board of Education governs using written policies. Written policies ensure legal compliance, establish Board processes, articulate District ends, delegate authority, and define operating limits. Board policies also provide the basis for monitoring progress toward District ends. Policy Development Anyone may propose new policies, changes to existing policies, or elimination of existing policies. Staff suggestions should be processed through the Superintendent. Suggestions from all others may be made to the Board President or the Superintendent. The Superintendent is responsible for: (1) providing relevant policy information and data to the Board,
Visitors to and Conduct on School Property. Petitions or written correspondence to the Board may be presented to the Board of Education at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting. Questions addressed to the Board of Education may be deferred to the next regularly scheduled Board meeting. LEGAL REF.: 105 ILCS 5/10-6 and 5/10-16. 5 ILCS 120/2.06, Open Meetings Act. CROSS REF.: 2:220 (Board of Education Meeting Procedure), 8:10 (Connection with the Community), 8:30 (Visitors to and Conduct on School Property) Adopted: January 17, 2023 River Trails SD 26 2:240 Board Policy Development The Board of Education governs using written policies. Written policies ensure legal compliance, establish Board processes, articulate District ends, delegate authority, and define operating limits. Board policies also provide the basis for monitoring progress toward District ends. Policy Development Anyone may propose new policies, changes to existing policies, or elimination of existing policies. Staff suggestions should be processed through the Superintendent. Suggestions from all others should be made to the Board President or the Superintendent. A Board Policy Committee will consider all policy suggestions, and provide information and recommendations to the Board. The Superintendent is responsible for: (1) providing relevant policy information and data to the Board,
Visitors to and Conduct on School Property. 5. If you wish to speak at a board meeting on an item which is on the agenda, please fill out the attached card, indicate the item number, and hand the card to the secretary prior to the meeting. At such time as the time indicated is under consideration, you will be called upon by the president of the Board. You will be granted a maximum of five minutes in which to make your comments.
Visitors to and Conduct on School Property. Specifically, individuals should display mutual respect, civility, and orderly conduct. Individuals shall not:
Visitors to and Conduct on School Property. 5. A number of individuals wishing to address the Board on the same subject shall choose a spokesperson who shall speak in their behalf. Petitions or written correspondence to the Board shall be presented to the Board of Education at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting. LEGAL REF.: 5 ILCS 120/2.06, Open Meetings Act. 105 ILCS 5/10-6 and 5/10-16. CROSS REF.: 2:220 (Board of Education Meeting Procedure), 8:10 (Connection with the Community), 8:30 (Visitors to and Conduct on School Property) Adopted: September 19, 2019 Jersey CUSD 100 2:240 Board Policy Development The Board of Education governs using written policies. Written policies ensure legal compliance, establish Board processes, articulate District ends, delegate authority, and define operating limits. Board policies also provide the basis for monitoring progress toward District ends. Policy Development Anyone may propose new policies, changes to existing policies, or elimination of existing policies. Staff suggestions should be processed through the Superintendent. Suggestions from all others may be made to the Board President or the Superintendent. The Superintendent is responsible for: (1) providing relevant policy information and data to the Board,
