The Starkville School District board may have said one thing in their business meeting Tuesday night but did another.
The board approved amendments to two policies that govern when their meeting agendas are drawn up and available to the public and how the public can participate in board meetings. This action came shortly after the board voted unanimously for a policy that 10 speakers and a room and hall full of people were opposed to.
Muttered comments heard in the crowd as the public involvement policies were being discussed indicated that at least some of those present thought they saw a discrepancy between the board”s words and actions.
Ten members of the public were on the agenda to address the issue of school uniforms. All opposed the policy on a variety of reasons. The board voted unanimously to approve a school dress code before approving the changes that formalize public involvement in their meetings.
The major change is that the board will post their proposed agendas online on the Thursday before a regular board meetings on Tuesday. Members of the public will have until noon Friday to request an audience with the board, Superintendent Judy Couey explained.
“This policy will give the public more time to get on the agenda and speak to the issues,” Couey said.
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