GECDSB cuts speakers list from meetings [Video]

The speakers list is being removed from meetings of the Greater Essex County District School Board.

GECDSB trustees agreed to cut the list from the board meetings during the meeting on Tuesday.

Trustee Cathy Cooke presented the notice of motion to eliminate the list during the previous meeting, and the motion was brought forward on Tuesday evening for discussion.

The motion asked for the speakers list to be removed from the board’s by-laws effective immediately for board meetings and standing committees – which was approved.

Jeremy Palko was a delegate at the meeting and tells AM800 News the speakers list should stay.

“Keep the speakers list and partner with the constituents you work for to get out of the gutter. Otherwise, parents, please take your kids and run for their lives from the self-destructing public school board and system,” said Palko.

The speakers list allows the public to address the …