A message to the public from the GCPS School Board:

A message to the public from the GCPS School Board:

Re: January 17 School Board meeting – Budget Working Session

Please join the GCPS School Board (SB) on Tuesday, January 17 at 7:00pm at
Goochland High School for a special Budget Working Session. In addition to
a small amount of regular business, the main focus of this meeting will be
on the developing budget. There will be a presentation of the next iteration
of the budget and then there will be a Budget Working Session which will
provide an opportunity for a two-way discussion with the public regarding
the budget.

To our knowledge, this is the first “budget conversation” of its kind and we
are excited about the opportunity to engage with the public in this manner to
understand their key concerns, hear their ideas, and have the opportunity
to respond.

The format of this Budget Working Session is designed to provide an opportunity
for everyone to participate but to limit the length of the meeting to a
reasonable time, and is as follows:
* Speakers do not need to sign up in advance but will be asked to
state their name, address and District;
* Speakers will address their comments and/or questions to the Chair.
* Speakers are limited to 5 minutes at the podium to share their views
and/or ask questions – this includes the time for Administration and
SB members to respond;
* Speakers may have the opportunity to speak again after all interested
parties have had a turn at the podium (essentially, going to the back
of the line before speaking again);
* This portion of the meeting will not exceed 2 hours.

If we run out of time and there is a clear desire for additional conversation
beyond the two hours allotted, we will consider how to accomplish that. We want
to make sure everyone has an opportunity to speak but are also mindful that
budget conversations could last hours, days, weeks, etc. without limit.

We hope that you will attend and make your voice heard. Thank you, in advance,
for your valuable input.