Hickman County Board of Education
Descriptor Code:
Issued Date:
Descriptor Term:
1.404
12/04/23
Appeals to and Appearances
Rescinds:
Issued:
Before the Board
1.404
01/09/23
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APPEALS TO THE BOARD
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Any matter relating to the operation of the school system may be appealed to the Board. However, the
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Board desires that all matters be settled at the lowest level of responsibility
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APPEARING BEFORE THE BOARD AND PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD³
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The Board will add 15 minutes of public comment time to the beginning of each board meeting. There
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shall be a public comment period for each meeting with actionable items on the agenda, with the
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exception of teacher disciplinary hearings. Individuals desiring to speak during public comment period
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should sign up to speak prior to the meeting. The sign- up sheet for public comment will be available
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at the meeting location 1 hour prior to the meeting. The sign-up sheet will include (1.) Name (2.)
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address.
Use respect when presenting your concern, be prepared, and end timely. Stick to facts as you know
them.
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Recognition of individuals who are not citizens of Hickman County is to be determined by a majority
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vote of the Board.
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The chairman may recognize individuals not on the agenda for remarks to the Board if he/she determines
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that such is in the public interest. A majority vote of members present can overrule the decision of the
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chairman.
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Individuals speaking to the Board shall address remarks to the Board and may direct questions to
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individual board members or staff members only upon approval of the chairman. Each person speaking
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shall state his name, address, and subject of presentation. Remarks may be limited to five (3) minutes
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unless time is extended by the Board. The chairman shall have the authority to terminate the remarks of
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any individual who is disruptive, violates state law or doesn't adhere to board rules. Members of the
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Board and the director of schools have the privilege of asking questions of any person who addresses the
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Board.
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Individuals desiring additional information about any item on the agenda shall direct such inquiries to
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the Board.
Version Date: December 10, 2025
Appeals to and Appearances Before the Board
1.404
Legal References
Cross References
1.
TCA 39-17-306
School Board Meetings 1.400
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Public Acts of 2023, Chapter No. 300
Public Hearings 1.401
Agendas 1.403
Discrimination/Harassment of Employees 5.500
Complaints and Grievances 5.501
Student Discrimination, Harassment, Bullying, Cyber-
bullying, and Intimidation 6.304
Student Concerns 6.305
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## Table 1

|  | Hickman County Board of | Education |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Descriptor Term: | Descriptor Code: 1.404 | Issued Date: 12/04/23 |
|  | Appeals to and Appearances Before the Board | Rescinds: 1.404 | Issued: 01/09/23 |

## Table 2

| Legal References | Cross References |
| --- | --- |
| 1. TCA 39-17-306 2. Public Acts of 2023, Chapter No. 300 | School Board Meetings 1.400 Public Hearings 1.401 Agendas 1.403 Discrimination/Harassment of Employees 5.500 Complaints and Grievances 5.501 Student Discrimination, Harassment, Bullying, Cyber- bullying, and Intimidation 6.304 Student Concerns 6.305 |