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Revised (Nov 20 2008)
Welcoming delegations
Formal procedures are useful for dealing with delegations. Since board of education meetings are held in public unless the board explicitly decides to go in camera, board members must be prepared to deal with presentations and questions from individuals and groups. A formal procedure known to the public will help the board manage such events.
The board chair may wish to state: “In responding to questions raised at board meetings or presentations from delegations, the board reserves the right to withhold a response until all board members feel sufficiently well-informed on the matter.” This measure will prevent rash, emotional responses.
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Elements of effective board meetings
