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Guidelines for Honest Civic Discourse for Those Participating in Meetings with the Alexandria School Board

Members of the Alexandria City Public Schools community, its elected officials and School staff place a high value on constructive and thoughtful debate on public education issues. To this end, all who participate in meetings with the School Board, including public officials, staff and members of the community, are expected to observe the following guidelines.

  1. Treat Everyone with Respect and Courtesy
  2. Do Your Homework — Be Prepared and Be Familiar with the Docket
  3. Express Your Ideas and Opinions in an Open and Helpful Manner
  4. Be Respectful of Others' Time by Being Clear and Concise in Your Comments and/or Questions
  5. Demonstrate Honesty and Integrity in Your Comments and Actions
  6. Focus on the Issues Before the School Board — Avoid Personalizing Issues
  7. Listen and Let Others Express their Ideas and Opinions
  8. If a Decision is Made with which You Do Not Concur, Agree to Disagree and/or Use Appropriate Means of Civil and Civic recourse, and Move On

Adopted by the Alexandria School Board on October 4, 2007

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