While there is no legal requirement that members of the public be entitled to speak at Board of Education meetings, the Dolgeville CSD Board of Education feels that matters relating to the common good of the school system should have a forum. Therefore, at each Board of Education meeting, members of the public may express ideas or place questions before the Board of Education.
It is essential, however, to point out that matters that clearly fall within the purview and jurisdiction of Building Principals should first be discussed at that level, then with the Superintendent, and only then placed before the Board of Education.
The Board of Education recognizes its responsibility to conduct the business of the District in an orderly and efficient manner and will therefore require reasonable controls to regulate public presentations to the Board of Education. Which include: