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Board of Ed Amends Policy on Responding to Public Comments in Meetings

February 2nd, 2018 by WCBC Radio

The Allegany County Board of Education on Thursday reached a consensus to amend its policy pertaining to constituents’ comments during board meetings and work sessions. Currently the policy does not allow board members to respond to a constituent at a meeting who makes a statement or asks a question. Board vice president Tammy Fraley suggested the language be changed to say that board members “may” discuss issues that are raised if they choose too. Board member Laurie Marchini agreed…

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