Public Comment

The Board recognizes the value of public comment on educational issues and the importance of involving members of the public in its meetings. In order to permit fair and orderly expression of such comments, the Board will provide a period at the beginning of the meeting during which visitors may make statements or presentations. The statements or presentations may relate to any aspect of the educational system of the District, except that matters pertaining to specific staff and/or students will not be allowed during public meetings. Read NTPS Policy 1400

When making a live comment to the School Board:

• To address the Board, you must sign in prior to the start of the meeting.
• Comments are limited to three (3) minutes or less. In instances where several speakers are involved, the time limit may be further reduced.
• The chair/president may interrupt or terminate an individual's statement when the allotted time has passed, or to remind the speaker of civility requirements. See NTPS Policy 5015.
• Please refrain from repeating the comments of earlier speakers.
• Do not refer to specific staff or student(s) by name.
• Please be respectful and professional. 

Your comments will be taken under advisement by the Board. No decisions will be made during the meeting. If your comments or requests are appropriate for delegation to the Superintendent, the Board Chair will refer your concern or topic to the Superintendent for follow-up with you.