From the Highlands Ranch Herald: The Douglas County Board of Education passed a resolution March 25 that sharply reduces time allotted for general public comment, but leaves discretion to the board president to allow more.

The proposal garnered objection from some community and board members during its first reading March 18, and a “no” vote from board member Meghann Silverthorn March 25.

The new policy, intended for review at the school year’s end, is described as an effort to both gain more input on specific actions and expedite the board’s business. It focuses the bulk of public comment on agenda items instead of open comments – many of which are critical of the board.

Public comment will now be allowed only during a five-minute, one-minute-per-speaker period at each meeting’s end for suggested future agenda topics and general comments.

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