Flyers detailing proposed cuts to Washougal School District if voters do not approve a replacement levy sit on a table Tuesday at Washougal High School. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian)Photo Gallery
WASHOUGAL — Usually, there’s a bit of a divide between school board members and their constituents.
Per state law, community members are given three minutes to share thoughts with the board on whatever they please during a meeting’s public comment section but can’t engage in back-and-forth conversation or debate. Though intended to discourage heated argument — an effort many board members are appreciative of — it does make it difficult to have a heart-to-heart with community members, especially when times are tough.
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