Parents raise safety concerns and allege mistreatment of special-needs child at Dorchester School District 2 meeting During public comment a parent alleged two incidents of mistreatment involving her nonverbal autistic child and urged the board to improve safeguards; another speaker disrupted comments and was cut off for violating the district's public-comment rules. The board reiterated procedures that bar identifying staff or students in public statements.

Parents are raising alarm bells at the Dorchester School District 2 meeting, alleging serious mistreatment of a nonverbal autistic child that demands immediate attention.

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Marion board agrees to outline for new public‑comment rules, sets forms deadline and sliding time limits After legal guidance prompted review of how the district runs public comment, the Marion County School Board agreed to a draft framework: sign‑up forms due before 5:45 p.m., 30 minutes allotted at the start and 30 minutes at the end of meetings, and a sliding time schedule that shortens speaker time as more people sign up. Counsel and staff will re

The Marion County School Board is shaking up public comments with new rules aimed at boosting transparency and managing time effectively during meetings.

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Roane County Commission outlines public comment rules for community input Commission clarifies guidelines for public comments during meetings to enhance community engagement.

The Roane County Commission is revamping public comment rules to ensure every voice in the community is heard—are you ready to make your opinions count?

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