Speaking at a Board Meeting

There are several ways you can speak at a Board Meeting:

Speaking about a specific item on the agenda

If you would like to speak to the Board about a specific item on the meeting agenda, you must register with the Board office by 4:30 p.m. the day before the meeting.

Call 780-429-8443 to register.

Speaking about general educational issues

The public and staff group representatives are welcome to speak at the beginning of each public board meeting, and at 5:00 p.m. at the second board meeting of the month.

If you would like to speak to the Board about general educational issues, you must register with the Board office by 4:30 p.m. the day before the meeting.

Call 780-429-8443 to register.

Formal delegations and presentations

Call 780-429-8443 to ask about making a formal presentation to the Board.

Guidelines for speakers

• Comments must be kept to a maximum of three minutes and be addressed to the Board Chair.
• Critical statements about particular individuals or schools - whether named or identifiable by the context - are not allowed.

Privacy

Board meetings are audio recorded as well as webcast live. Audio recordings of board meetings will be retained for five years. Media may also attend these meetings and you may appear in media coverage.

Board meeting schedule

Board meetings are held at 2:00 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month (unless otherwise posted). These public meetings are held in:

McCauley Chambers
2nd floor at the Centre for Education
One Kingsway

VIEW: Schedule of upcoming public board meetings.