School Board meetings are business meetings of the School Board, held in public to allow the public to hear about the work of the Board and the District.  The Highline School 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 on educational issues the Board allows individuals to express their opinions on items before the Board during Regular Board meetings.  In addition, the Board may schedule special hearings to receive additional public testimony, for topics of special public interest or as required by law.

Written and oral comment will be accepted on items before the Board. Individuals wishing to be heard by the Board shall comply with the rules as described by Board Procedure 1430P. Individuals will be assigned to speak as described by Board Procedure 1430P.

Speakers requiring accommodations, including interpretation services, should contact the Office of the Superintendent by noon the day before the meeting to enable the district to provide accommodations.  

Legal References:
Meetings declared open and public - RCW 42.30.030
Interruptions – Procedure - RCW 42.30.050
Americans with Disabilities Act - 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101-12213

Highline School District 401
Adopted by the Board: March 1983
Revised by the Board: 1.93, 11.98, 8.03, 9.08, 1.14, 9.14, 5.18, 1.23
Classification: Priority