{"id":35,"date":"2014-07-03T10:23:48","date_gmt":"2014-07-03T17:23:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/board\/?page_id=35"},"modified":"2026-08-11T09:25:45","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T15:25:45","slug":"public-comment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/board\/public-comment\/","title":{"rendered":"Public Comment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>August 18, 2026 Truth in Taxation Hearing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Public Comment will be available at the <a class=\"gsd-ada-issue\" data-ada-message=\"Link text should include the document type <b&gt;(File Type)<\/b&gt;:<br&gt;<span class='dashicons dashicons-no-alt' style='color: red;'&gt;<\/span&gt;<mark&gt;&quot;)&quot;<\/mark&gt;<br&gt;<span class='dashicons dashicons-yes' style='color: green;'&gt;<\/span&gt;<mark&gt;) (File Type)<\/mark&gt;\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/156qRwx2BApANVbOHtda5lcLSOeEWAjVF\/view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">August 18th Truth in Taxation Hearing (6:00 PM) (pdf)<\/a>. Patrons can comment in person at the meeting, or virtually via Zoom. Please fill out the form below if you\u2019d like to comment. Please note the check box on the form for virtual comments. Instructions for virtual comments will be emailed directly to those who check the box. A sign up sheet will also be available in the foyer of the Granite Education Center (right outside Auditorium A) before and during the meeting for those who\u2019d like to comment in person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019d like to make a comment in writing instead of commenting during the meeting, please email your comment to <a href=\"mailto:Communications@graniteschools.org\">Communications@graniteschools.org<\/a> and it will be entered into the record.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A live stream of the hearing will be available on the homepage of <a href=\"http:\/\/Graniteschools.org\">Graniteschools.org<\/a> and the Granite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/GraniteSchools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Youtube Channel<\/a> for those who would like to watch virtually but not comment.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"registration\">Comment Sign Up Form<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Public comment time is an opportunity for patrons to address the board in open meeting. Once the comment is made, the board will move on to the next agenda item. If there is a question or concern that requires follow up, the board has generally asked the superintendent\u2019s staff to follow up with the patron. As such, if there is a concern that needs addressing, please feel free to request assistance using our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/communications\/forms\/report-a-concern\/\">Customer Service form<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note: Per Board Policy <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/legal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2023\/08\/II.D.-Board-of-Education-Meetings.pdf\">Article 11.D (PDF)<\/a><strong>, open public comment time is limited to 30 minutes. <\/strong>(This does not apply to Public Hearings)<\/p>\n\n\n<script>\nvar gform;gform||(document.addEventListener(\"gform_main_scripts_loaded\",function(){gform.scriptsLoaded=!0}),document.addEventListener(\"gform\/theme\/scripts_loaded\",function(){gform.themeScriptsLoaded=!0}),window.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){gform.domLoaded=!0}),gform={domLoaded:!1,scriptsLoaded:!1,themeScriptsLoaded:!1,isFormEditor:()=>\"function\"==typeof 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for='input_1_14'><span class='gform-field-label__text'>LinkedIn<\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container'><input name='input_14' id='input_1_14' type='text' value='' autocomplete='new-password'\/><\/div><div class='gfield_description' id='gfield_description_1_14'>This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.<\/div><\/div><fieldset id=\"field_1_1\" class=\"gfield gfield--type-name gfield--input-type-name gfield_contains_required field_sublabel_below gfield--no-description field_description_below field_validation_below gfield_visibility_visible\"  ><legend class='gfield_label gform-field-label gfield_label_before_complex' ><span class='gform-field-label__text'>Name<\/span><span class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/legend><div class='ginput_complex ginput_container ginput_container--name no_prefix has_first_name no_middle_name has_last_name no_suffix gf_name_has_2 ginput_container_name 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class=\"gfield_required\"><span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span><\/span><\/label><div class='ginput_container ginput_container_date'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input\n\t\t\t\t\tplaceholder='mm\/dd\/yyyy'\n\t\t\t\t\tid='input_1_5'\n\t\t\t\t\tclass='datepicker gform-datepicker mdy datepicker_with_icon gdatepicker_with_icon'\n\t\t\t\t\ttype='text'\n\t\t\t\t\tname='input_5'\n\t\t\t\t\tvalue=''\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\taria-invalid=\"false\" \n\t\t\t\t\taria-required=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-mask=\"99\/99\/9999\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t\t\t<kbd id='keyboardHint_input_1_5' hidden class='down'><\/kbd>\n\t\t\t\t<button type='button' id='datepicker_toggle_input_1_5' class='gform-datepicker-toggle gform-datepicker-toggle--default accCalendar aria-date-picker gform-button gform-theme-button gform-theme-button--simple gform-theme-button--simple-in-ctrl' aria-expanded='false' aria-controls='input_1_5' aria-label='Date of Board Meeting: Choose date on calendar' 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Citizens who wish to speak during regular Board of Education meetings should register by noon on the day of the board meeting with the Communications Office at 385-646-4529 or by completing the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/board\/public-comment\/#registration\">Comment Sign Up Form<\/a>&nbsp;below. Your request must be confirmed by us before your name will be placed on the list of possible speakers. For comments at Public Hearings (budget hearings, school boundary\/closure meetings, etc.), advanced sign up is not required and citizens can sign up for comment on a sign up sheet at the meeting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note: Per Board Policy <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.graniteschools.org\/legal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/22\/2023\/08\/II.D.-Board-of-Education-Meetings.pdf\">Article 11.D (PDF)<\/a><strong>, open public comment time is limited to 30 minutes. <\/strong>This does not apply to public hearings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Open Comment Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open comment time is available at each Board of Education meeting for district patrons to offer suggestions on topics that are not on the current meeting agenda. Topics may include suggestions for improving district services, policies, etc. (If you wish to make a comment regarding items presently on the board meeting agenda, please see the Comment on Agenda Items section below.) Comments are limited to three minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Public comments are welcome regarding:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>New issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New program\/policy suggestions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other issues that have not recently come before the board<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open comment time may not be used by district employees or their representatives to circumvent established communication, grievance, or negotiation procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During this segment of the meeting, comments are not allowed regarding:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Items currently scheduled for the board agenda<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bidding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contracts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employment or personnel issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Criticism of individual district employees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complaints where other appeals are available<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repetition of issues recently discussed in a board meeting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Items which have a separate public hearing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Comment on Agenda Items<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At its discretion, the Board of Education may allow time for district patrons to comment on items on the current board meeting agenda. 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