COLUMBUS, Ind. — Due to recent incidents of aggressive and negative behavior from those attending board meetings, Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp. will conduct its Sept. 27 board meeting in a virtual format. The meeting, which includes a public hearing on the proposed 2022 budget, will begin at 6:30 p.m.
According to a public statement from BCSC officials, “This change to a virtual format is driven by episodes of threatening behavior, profanities used during meetings, personal attacks directed toward various individuals, non compliance to meeting protocols that include maintaining appropriate physical distancing, wearing masks, and following public comment guidelines, and a substantial interference with the ability to conduct necessary business.”
The school corporation did not mention in its statement whether the virtual format is just for Monday’s meeting or if it will continue in the near future.
The meeting will be livestreamed on BCSC’s YouTube channel.
State emergency orders due to COVID-19 currently allow boards to meet virtually if they wish.
Indiana’s open meetings law has no provision that requires public comment at meetings. Public comment is granted at the board’s discretion, according to the law.
In statement’s about the Open Door Law in Indiana, Indiana’s Public Access Counselor office has said the law does not guarantee the right to speak at public meetings.”… no specific statutory authority allows an individual to appear before and
address a governing body,” state officials said. “A governing body may choose to provide an opportunity for comments or discussion at any time or may allow a limited number of comments or limited amount of time for comments on matters under consideration. During certain meetings, a provision for public comment may be required
by statute.
Indiana’s open meetings law has no provision that requires public comment at meetings. Public comment is granted at the board’s discretion, according to the law.
For more on this story, see Friday’s Republic.
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