Board of Education to Hold a Special Meeting to Discuss School Safety, School Climate, Restorative Justice and Mental Health.

The Montgomery County Board of Education will hold a Special Board meeting on February 10, at 5PM to discuss school safety, school climate, restorative justice, and mental health. For information about testifying and public participation, you can visit the MCPS website at http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/boe/community/participation.aspx 
Information about attending the meeting below:
Attendees who are interested in observing the special meeting in person may reserve one seat in advance by filling out the form below. Although reservations are not required to attend the Special Board meeting, it is highly encouraged so that your seat will be guaranteed as long as space permits. Once the seats are filled, we will not be able to accommodate additional public observers and standing room will not be available.
Reservations will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign-ups will remain open until the seats are filled or until 12:00 p.m. the day before the meeting.Safety Procedures for In-Person Observation and Public Comments• Face coverings are required in all areas of the building and must be worn during the delivery of live public comments.• Please avoid in-person attendance if you have symptoms of illness.

• Congregating in the hallways and doorways will be prohibited.

• Public comment speakers will be designated one seat per person in the meeting room.

• Signs larger than an 8.5” x 11” will be prohibited.

PLEASE NOTE: The special Board meeting will be open to the public with limited seating and in-person public comments will be permitted. The Board also will continue to accept pre-recorded audio and video submissions. All testimonies will be made available to the public on BoardDocs. Individuals who wish to provide public comments will register using the online registration form and will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis.Individuals wishing to provide public comments on February 10, 2022, may sign up beginning on FRIDAY, February 4, 2022, at 12:00 noon. Sign-ups will close on TUESDAY, February 8, 2022, at 9:00 a.m.

For more information about testifying and public participation, you can visit the MCPS website: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/boe/community/participation.aspx

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