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I see, so you believe people without children in the district should not be able to voice their concerns about the curriculum taught to the next generation.
Of course that also means you believe similar people without kids should not be allowed to sit on the school board, or is that too consistent for you?
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Originally Posted by MPowering1
And by outside agitators, you mean people who don't live in the district so aren't paying taxes toward the school?
I believe that people who live outside of the school district should not be agitating for curriculum changes. Let them go to their own local school board meetings.
Childless people who live in the district and pay school taxes have every right to speak up at their local school board meetings. We all benefit as a society from having an educated populace. Many have grown children and so understand children's needs. Some haven't started a family yet but probably chose the town or district for the schools. I wouldn't want to stop people who actually live there from giving their opinions.
I believe that people who live outside of the school district should not be agitating for curriculum changes. Let them go to their own local school board meetings.
Childless people who live in the district and pay school taxes have every right to speak up at their local school board meetings. We all benefit as a society from having an educated populace. Many have grown children and so understand children's needs. Some haven't started a family yet but probably chose the town or district for the schools. I wouldn't want to stop people who actually live there from giving their opinions.
I believe that people who live outside of the school district should not be agitating for curriculum changes. Let them go to their own local school board meetings.
Childless people who live in the district and pay school taxes have every right to speak up at their local school board meetings. We all benefit as a society from having an educated populace. Many have grown children and so understand children's needs. Some haven't started a family yet but probably chose the town or district for the schools. I wouldn't want to stop people who actually live there from giving their opinions.
What does the the First Amendment have to do with a school board telling parents they cannot speak at a school board meeting without giving out their address?
What does the the First Amendment have to do with a school board telling parents they cannot speak at a school board meeting without giving out their address?
Citizens have a right to state their opinions of board members. The board may not limit such speech.
Citizens have a right to state their opinions of board members. The board may not limit such speech.
True. But they can sure as heck limit it during a board meeting. That's governed by the bylaws of the board and local statutes. In general, public comment is very often limited to the public comment periods to a limited number of people for 2-3 minutes. Hooing and hawing and generally being disruptive at any time and you get the boot. After 2-3 minutes, you get the boot. I've been in some really lively board meetings. They all, nonetheless, have been orderly.
This is probably the only way to have a civilized discussion. You can't just have a free for all because nothing would get accomplished. I do think parents should be allowed to request a different meeting with them to discuss the issues they have though.
Citizens have a right to state their opinions of board members. The board may not limit such speech.
True, but that has nothing to do with your statement, which was:
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Originally Posted by arctichomesteader First amendment applies to school boards.
So again, I ask, what does the First Amendment have to do with school boards (not citizens)?
ETA: Wait, did you mean to write, 'school board meetings' instead of school boards?
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