CD: Starkville school board adjusts policy on public input

BONNIE COBLENTZ

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.

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