Individuals wishing to participate in public communication at Board meetings may do so in person.

Instructions for In-Person Communication

1. Visitors wishing to speak during public communication may complete one (1) comment card.  On the public comment card, a speaker may identify multiple agenda items or items relevant to the business of the Board about which they intend to speak within the allotted amount of time.  Comment card must include a specific agenda item/subject or a non-agenda item.
2. Comment cards for public communication will be available outside of the District office board room shortly before the start of the public meeting.  Once the meeting begins, no cards will be accepted.  Comment cards should be given to a designated staff member.
3. After a speaker completes their public comment or if the time allotted has been reached the speaker will be asked to return to their seat.

An individual or group representative may address the Board of Education on any agenda item or subject within its jurisdiction. Instructions for public communication are included below. Not more than three minutes may be allotted to each speaker and no more than 21 minutes to each subject, except by unanimous consent of the Board of Education. A speaker’s allotted time cannot be deferred to another speaker.  Board Members may question the speaker but there will be no debate or decision. The Superintendent may refer the matter to the proper department for review. A student’s parent/guardian, or a student if age 18 or older, may request that the minutes exclude the student’s directory information, as defined in Education Code 49061, or a parent/guardians’ personal information, as defined in Education Code 49073.2. The request to exclude such information shall be made in writing to the secretary or clerk of the Board.

Glendale Unified School District will provide accommodations, with reasonable advance notice, for any individual with a disability or any individual requiring translation needing to address the Board of Education during Public Communication.  Please contact the Glendale Unified Public Information Office at (818) 241-3111 x1218 or publicinfo@gusd.net at least 24 hours before the start of the meeting to request or if you have any questions.