How Do I Sign Up to Make a Public Comment?
Each speaker is given two (2) minutes each to speak; a total of 15 speakers for each meeting:
----- 10 speaker slots for speakers who wish to comment on issues that are on the agenda for that day’s Board meeting
----- 5 speaker slots for speakers who wish to comment on other issues that are not specifically on the agenda.
Call 301-279-3617 on the Monday prior to the business meeting at the assigned time. If the Board Office is closed on a Monday, callers may register to speak by calling as of 8:30 a.m. the following Tuesday:
----- 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. will be for speakers who wish to speak on issues relating to the day’s agenda
----- 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. will be for speakers who wish to speak on other issues.
If you don't sign up at the assigned times:
At this time, unused slots reserved for items on the day’s agenda will be freed up for speakers who wish to address other issues. Unallocated slots may be filled -- first come, first served -- by signing the appropriate sheet at the Board meeting no later than 15 minutes prior to the scheduled time for Public Comments.
If submitting written testimony, speakers are requested to provide 25 copies for distribution to Board members, staff, and the press. Deliver on the night of the meeting, or mail to:
Montgomery County Board of Education
850 Hungerford Drive
Rockville, Maryland 20850