District 200 residents are invited and welcome to attend meetings of the District 200 Board of Education.

The Board of Education has developed and adopted Principles of Operation to guide its work. The principles were adopted on May 22, 2002, and can be accessed by clicking here.

May the Public Comment?
Public comments on issues related to District 200 operations and programs are invited at the beginning of each Board meeting. If you want to address the Board, we ask that you sign in at the table located near the entrance to the meeting room. Individuals may speak at the time designated for public comment or request to speak to a specific agenda item when the Board addresses that topic during the meeting. The Board requests that comments be limited to three minutes. While the Board appreciates all questions and comments, it is not prepared to respond to them at the meeting. If you would like a response, we ask that you complete a form at the meeting indicating your question and how we may contact you.

Who Plans the Meetings?
The Superintendent and Board President plan the agenda the week before the meeting. Documents pertaining to items on the agenda, along with information and recommendations from the Superintendent are delivered to Board Members several days before the meeting. This procedure gives members ample time to review agenda items and come to the meeting prepared to conduct District business.

Who Attends the Meetings?
The Superintendent sits at the Board table during the meeting to advise and assist the Board. Other resource people who normally attend the meetings are the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, the Assistant Superintendent for Special Services, Executive Director of Business Operations, the Executive Director of Facilities, the Director of Communications, and the Secretary to the Superintendent.