Time is set aside at the beginning of each meeting for public communication to the board. At that time, interested citizens may present comments, suggestions, or concerns, even if they are not on the agenda. However, the board will generally not interact with citizens during public comment time so as to not interfere with the decorum of the meeting. Further, no action can be taken on your request unless it is on the published agenda for action. Please do not take offense to these procedures, they are required as part of the Iowa Open Meetings Law. If you wish to speak with the board during the meeting, please see the board secretary prior to the meeting and fill out the request to speak form. The president will call on you at the appropriate time. 

When recognized by the president, please stand at your chair, state your name, address and organization your represent. If you have printed information to share with the board, please provide it in advance to the secretary who will distribute it at the appropriate time. In most cases you will be limited to only 3 minutes so plan accordingly. And a final reminder that this time is not intended to be an open debate and board members will typically not interact with you unless to ask clarifying questions.

Debate is reserved for board members. As such, members of the public are welcomed to observe the discussion and debate of the board, but not permitted to participate in this discussion. Such discussion is considered out of order and members of the public may be asked to leave if they interject in board deliberations. 

The agenda for board meeting is prepared by the superintendent in consultation with the board president. Persons requesting to place an item on the agenda must make a request to the superintendent prior to the drafting of the agenda. These requests may be added at the discretion of the superintendent in consultation with the board president (BP 210.8)