Spring Cove Has Heated Discussion on Board Attendance Policy

The final reading for the new proposed policy for attendance at meetings via electronic communications brought a great deal of disagreement and discussion to the Spring Cove School District School Board Committee of the Whole meeting.

The policy said there would be no last minute notice of attendance through electronic communications and a member could have no more than three meetings done virtually.

Board member Kevin Smith said the proper chain of command was not followed.

“Limiting electronic communications at meetings is a violation of the Sunshine Act,” he said.

The current policy as it s...