Public Participation

The Board of Education recognizes the value to school governance of public comment on educational issues and the importance of allowing members of the public to express themselves on school matters of community interest. The public can engage with the Board of Education at any of their meetings.

At each regular meeting, the Board provides a period for public participation in accordance with Board Policy 0169.1. Any Dublin City School District resident having a legitimate interest in the actions of the Board may participate. This public participation opportunity is formal, allowing members of the public to express themselves on school matters of community interest. 

Any person wishing to participate must register at least twelve (12) hours in advance by giving notice of their name, address, and group affiliation, if and when appropriate, to the District Public Information Office by using the Public Participation form below (recommended), emailing info@dublinschools.net, or calling (614) 760-4372.

Public Participation Guidelines

• Participants should arrive and sign in prior to the start of the meeting. Those who are not present when the meeting is called to order will forfeit their place in line.
• Participants are registered on a first-come, first-served basis and will be called to the lectern in that same order.
• No individual may cede their allotted speaking time to another individual.
• Only registered participants may approach the lectern, and speakers must present one at a time. Guests or additional individuals are not permitted at the lectern.
• Each speaker is allotted up to three (3) minutes to speak. The total public participation portion of the meeting is limited to thirty (30) minutes.
• Speakers may participate only once during the public participation period.
• Comments are one-way communication. Board members do not engage in dialogue or Q&A during this portion of the meeting.
• All remarks must be delivered from the lectern and directed to the presiding officer. Individual Board members may not be addressed or questioned.
• No audio or video recordings will be allowed to be played at the lectern.
• Participants who are registered and present but unable to speak during the allotted 30 minutes may submit written testimony. Written submissions will be shared with the Board and included in the official meeting record.