There is no excuse whatsoever for such a length of a regular board meeting. And that was in addition to a one-hour executive session from 5:30-6:30PM.
The board demonstrated discourtesy to the public by 1) not being ready to start the re-convened public session at 6:30PM and by failing to apologize to the public for the delay. They seemed in no hurry to take their seats in the meeting room after the executive session.
A single ray of sunshine, though. Projected on the screen during the executive session was a message that hearing-assistance devices would be available at the A/V desk. Only if you signed your life away, but they were available. The audio in the room did seem to be louder last night, without a device. I used a device, and it helps. Next time I'll take my own earbuds.
Back to the length of the meeting. The meeting agenda is planned by the superintendent and the board chair. THEY are the ones responsible for the length of the meeting. So that's Baron Davis and Teresa Holmes who should learn some lessons about creating an agenda for a meeting of a reasonable length.
Ever since Craig Plank was board chair, meetings have gotten longer and longer. I think last night's meeting set a record!
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