Procedure for Addressing the School Committee:

1. Placement on Agenda:
A resident or non-resident of the district, any member of the staff, or an organization operating in the district may request the placement of a matter on the agenda, provided the applicant files a written request. To be acceptable, a written request shall include the name and address of the person or persons making the request; the name of the organization or group represented, if any; a statement of action to be requested of the Committee; and the pertinent background information leading to the request.

2. Time and Placement on the Agenda:
Upon receipt of a properly executed request, a date for inclusion of the requested item on the agenda as soon as practicable, bearing in mind such considerations as allowing sufficient time to gather pertinent information, to assemble members of the staff who have sufficient knowledge of the subject, and to place the matter on the agenda of a regular meeting. The individual or group requesting the agenda item will be notified of the time and place of the meeting at which the item will be considered.

3. To Speak on an Item on the Agenda:
When the chairperson announces the agenda item, persons wishing to make comments on the agenda item shall:
    
     1. Stand
     2. State name and address
     3. Speak only to the specific agenda item

An agenda item request form can be found here

Questions and the electronic request form may be submitted to:
Heather Khubchandani
Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent & School Committee
29 Middle Road
Portsmouth, RI  02871