• Board Meeting Public Comment & Other Information

    New Online Public Comment Option Available January 24, 2023

    District to Pilot Online Option for Signing Up for Board Meeting Public Comment Beginning with January 24 Work Session

    To provide a more efficient process for those who wish to speak during Plano ISD board meetings, an online sign-up process will be piloted beginning with the January 24, 2023, Board Work Session.

    Beginning January 24 and during the pilot period, anyone wishing to speak at board meetings may continue to sign up in person within the one hour leading up to the meeting, or they can take advantage of the online process, described below. 

    The online sign up period for regular meetings and work sessions will be open from 8 AM to 5 PM the day of the meeting. At all other board meetings, sign-up will be available from 8 PM to 5 PM the business day prior to the scheduled meeting. A device will be available in the lobby of the Plano ISD Administration Building during the online public comment period for individuals who do not have computer or mobile phone access.

    Pending a successful pilot, the target date for full implementation of the new process will be August 2023. During the remainder of the 2022-23 school year, both the online form and in-person paper cards will be available.

    Link to online public comment form (available beginning Tuesday, January 24, 2023)

  • Regular Meeting

    Regular Board Meetings are normally held on the first Tuesday of each month, unless otherwise posted. 

    Guidelines for Public Comments at a Regular Board Meeting

    NEW Online Guidelines for Public Comments

    • Public comment sign-up will be available online from 8:00am – 5:00 pm the day of the posted meeting.*

     

    In-Person Guidelines for Public Comments

    • Public comment cards are available and accepted onsite for one hour prior to the start of the meeting.*

     

    • Public comment cards are available and accepted onsite for one hour prior to the start of the meeting.*
      (*Please note that the process for accepting public comment cards may be adjusted for any given meeting, which will be detailed in the meeting agenda. Guidelines outlined in the meeting agenda supersede guidelines posted on this web page.)
    • Comment cards are not transferrable to other speakers.
    • Citizens may address agenda or non-agenda items in their public comments at Regular Board Meetings.
    • Comments addressing agenda items will be heard at the beginning of the meeting prior to the Board's consideration of the agenda item.
    • Comments related to non-agenda items will be heard at the end of the Regular Board Meeting.
    • Speakers who submit public comment cards may have up to three minutes to address the Board. No presentation shall exceed three minutes.
    • Public comment may not be used to voice a complaint involving the naming of specific individuals, including but not limited to the names of district employees or students. Additionally, no information that may be reasonably linked to an individual person may be spoken about during public comment.

  • Work Session

    Board Work Sessions are normally held on the third Tuesday of each month, unless otherwise posted. Reports are provided to the Board during Work Sessions and information is discussed. Board action may be taken if necessary and when included on the notice.    

    Guidelines for Public Comments at a Board Work Session

    NEW Online Guidelines for Public Comments

    • Public comment sign-up will be available online from 8:00am – 5:00 pm the day of the posted meeting.*

     

    In-Person Guidelines for Public Comments

    • Public comment cards are available and accepted onsite for one hour prior to the start of the meeting.*

     

    • Public comment cards are available and accepted onsite for one hour prior to the start of the meeting.* 
      (*Please note that the process for accepting public comment cards may be adjusted for any given meeting, which will be detailed in the meeting agenda. Guidelines outlined in the meeting agenda supersede guidelines posted on this web page.)
    • Comment cards are not transferrable to other speakers.
    • Citizens may address agenda items in their public comments at Board Work Sessions. Comments related to non-agenda items are reserved for the Regular Board Meeting, typically held on the first Tuesday of each month.
    • Comments addressing agenda items will be heard at the beginning of the meeting prior to the Board's consideration of the agenda item.
    • Speakers who submit public comment cards may have up to three minutes to address the Board. No presentation shall exceed three minutes.
    • Public comment may not be used to voice a complaint involving the naming of specific individuals, including but not limited to the names of district employees or students. Additionally, no information that may be reasonably linked to an individual person may be spoken about during public comment.

  • Special Meeting

    Special Called Meetings are held at the President's discretion as necessary. Action may be taken with proper notice.

    Guidelines for Public Comments at a Special Meeting

    NEW Online Guidelines for Public Comments

    • Public comment sign-up will be available online from 8:00am – 5:00 pm the business day prior to the posted meeting.*

     

    In-Person Guidelines for Public Comments

    • Public comment cards are available and accepted onsite for one hour prior to the start of the meeting.*

     

    • Public comment cards are available and accepted onsite for one hour prior to the start of the meeting.* 
      (*Please note that the process for accepting public comment cards may be adjusted for any given meeting, which will be detailed in the meeting agenda. Guidelines outlined in the meeting agenda supersede guidelines posted on this web page.)
    • Comment cards are not transferrable to other speakers.
    • Citizens may address agenda items in their public comments at Special Called Meetings. Comments related to non-agenda items are reserved for the Regular Board Meeting, typically held on the first Tuesday of each month.
    • Comments addressing agenda items will be heard at the beginning of the meeting prior to the Board's consideration of the agenda item.
    • Speakers who submit public comment cards may have up to three minutes to address the Board. No presentation shall exceed three minutes.
    • Public comment may not be used to voice a complaint involving the naming of specific individuals, including but not limited to the names of district employees or students. Additionally, no information that may be reasonably linked to an individual person may be spoken about during public comment.

  • Emergency Meeting

    The Board President shall call an emergency meeting when it is determined that an emergency or urgent public necessity, as defined by law, warrants the meeting. Notice of the meeting must be given at least one hour before the meeting is convened. Action may be taken with proper notice.

  • Closed Session

    Notice of all meetings shall provide for the possibility of a Closed Session during an Open Meeting, in accordance with law. The Board may conduct a Closed Session when the agenda subject is one that may properly be discussed in Closed Session.  

  • Public Forum

    A Public Forum is a meeting to listen to public input. A forum may address a specific topic or may be a general information session to receive public input. This meeting may be held at individual schools or in the community. No action may be taken.

  • Retreat

    A Retreat is a planning meeting between Board Members and staff which could include a training session for Board Members. Action may be taken with proper notice.

Meeting Times and Location

  • All meetings are held in the Board Room unless posted otherwise.

    Plano ISD Administration Center
    2700 W. 15th Street
    Plano, TX 75075

    • Regular Board Meetings  - 6:00 pm (unless posted otherwise )
    • Work Session Meetings -  6:00 p.m. (unless posted otherwise )
    • Special Called Meetings - As posted

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