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Public Comment

The District 202 Board of Education values input from the community and welcomes members of the public to speak at open Board meetings. Public comment provides an opportunity for community members to share feedback, raise concerns, or express perspectives on school-related issues.

Guidelines for Public Comment

Public comment at Regular Board meetings is governed by Board Policy 2:230. The Board strives to ensure that all community members feel welcome and safe during meetings. Audience members are expected to treat everyone with respect and civility, reflecting the same standards ETHS holds for students in our schools.

  • A sign-up sheet is available in-person at the Board meeting. Public Comment sign-ups are not accepted by email or phone/voicemail.

  • Each speaker will have up to three (3) minutes to speak. Note: If more than 20 individuals sign up for Public Comment, each speaker will receive a proportionate share of a one-hour total comment period.

  • Speakers are called in the order in which they signed up. If you wish to give (cede) your time to someone else, you must announce this to the Board when it is your turn to speak. As you have ceded your speaking time, you will not be able to speak again during Public Comment.

  • The Board does not permit comments that single out, threaten, or attack district employees individually.

While Board members listen carefully to all comments, they generally do not engage in dialogue or respond during the meeting.