The Plano ISD Board of Trustees voted 5-2 on Aug. 19 to restrict public comments during board meetings to agenda-related topics only. Although most trustees voted in favor of the change, many parents and residents voiced strong opposition during the meeting.
The new approach shifts comments on broader, non-agenda topics to separate community input meetings, a format the district says is modeled after other school systems across Texas.
District’s Position
In a statement to Local Profile, a Plano ISD spokesperson emphasized that the adjustment is designed to keep board meetings focused on governance while creating other avenues for dialogue.
“Plano ISD deeply values parent and community engagement, and we have introduced a format used by other great districts around the state to expand opportunities for input,” the spokesperson said. “Community input meetings create more meaningful dialogue, while board meetings remain focused on the important work of governance.”…