Request to Speak form developed by BCPS for school board meetings

For Immediate Release
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Botetourt County School Board Releases a ‘Request to Speak’ Form to Assist with Public
Comment Sessions During Board Meetings

FINCASTLE, Va. —
The Botetourt County School Board has introduced an electronic form for citizens to request to
speak at school board meetings. The form was published today on the Botetourt County Schools website and is currently accepting responses.
Superintendent Dr. Jonathan Russ said, “This form will help us prepare for meetings by knowing how many people to plan for and consider whether a change in meeting location is needed.

The abilit y to see when someone completed the form will also help us determine the order of
speakers.”
People who do not have internet access are encouraged to call the school board office at (540)
473-8263 so the Clerk of the Board can submit a form on their behalf. All form requests should
be submitted by 10:00 AM on the day of the school board meeting

–Mike Moser Communications Specialist, BCPS