Ad Hoc Legislative Committee - Thursday, May 7, 2009

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES, SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2

and

BILLINGS HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2

AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR 2009 LEGISLATIVE SESSION

 

 

Thursday, May 7, 2009 (and continuing day to day as called by the Chair) 12:00 p.m.

Lincoln Education Center Room 213 415 North 30th Street

 

AGENDA

 

VISITORS WISHING TO RECORD THIS MEETING ELECTRONICALLY MAY DO SO PROVIDING THE RECORDING DOES NOT DISRUPT THE ORDERLY CONDUCT OF THIS MEETING.

 

A - WELCOME AND ORIENTATION TO THE MEETING

Pledge to Flag

Roll Call

 

B – COMMUNICATION FROM THE PUBLIC

The Board recognizes the value of public comment on educational issues and the importance of listening to members of the public in its meetings. The Board also recognizes the statutory and constitutional right of the public to participate in governmental operations. The Board encourages members of the public to participate in and express opinions about issues important to the District. This part of the Board’s meeting is dedicated to public comment on any public matter that is not on the agenda of this meeting and is within the jurisdiction of the Board of Trustees. Members of the public may also address particular items on this agenda either now or at the time the Board considers the particular item.

 

Please note that pursuant to Board policy the Chair may direct public commentary to ensure an orderly progression of the meeting. This direction may include setting a time limit for public commentary on any particular item. The Chair may also interrupt or terminate an individual’s statements when necessary, including when statements are out of order, too lengthy, personally directed, abusive, obscene, or irrelevant. The Board as a whole shall have the final decision in determining the appropriateness of all such rulings by the Chair.

 

If you have not already done so, please fill out the public comment form available at the back of the room. This will allow the Chair to recognize you before you address the Board. In addition, the Board will receive any written communication at this time.

 

C – 2009 MONTANA LEGISLATIVE ISSUES

At its Regular Meeting on November 17, 2008, the Board of Trustees decided to establish an Ad Hoc Committee for the 2009 Legislative Session. The Committee Chair anticipates continuing this meeting from day to day throughout the 2009 Montana Legislative Session. This will allow the Committee to meet as needed during the session to hear, discuss, and act upon legislature-related issues. These meetings at times may include the use of VisionNet in order to receive and discuss issues with other school districts, legislators and other interested parties.