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CALCASIEU PARISH

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES                                DATE ISSUED:  10-21-97

SUBJECT:  PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC COMMENT

PROCEDURES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC COMMENT AT BOARD MEETINGS

The Calcasieu Parish School Board has established a five (5) minute rule on comments by the public.  With a 2/3 vote of the Board, this time can be extended by the Board for a time to be determined by a 2/3 vote of the Board.

To be entitled to comment on an agenda item persons must complete a "Request to Appear" Form and submit it to the Superintendent prior to convening of the meeting.  The public may comment on any agenda item, including items appearing on the consent agenda.

Only discussion relevant to specific agenda items will be allowed.  The Board will not allow discussion on previous actions of the Board or on an agenda item from a previous meeting.

The form may be picked up from and returned to the Secretary at the Board meeting.

Ref:     Board minutes, 10-21-97

Calcasieu Parish School Board