All requests for public comment must be submitted by noon on the Monday before the meeting date. Time is allocated for individuals or groups to address the Board on scheduled action items or other issues they wish to bring before the Board. Persons wishing to make comments should sign up on the appropriate form. Each group should choose one representative to speak and comments should be limited to three minutes. Speakers will be recognized by the Board President in the order their names appear. If a large group of people sign up to speak, the Board President may at his/her discretion, limit the number of persons allowed to speak. The Board will not hear comments on issues pertaining to personnel. Issues pertaining to personnel are not part of the public comments. It is the intention of the Board to listen to public comments, but not to respond.