During Public Participation, speakers may offer objective comments to the Board concerning school operations and programs. Comments will be limited to two (2) minutes per speaker. The Board encourages speakers not to express personal complaints or defamatory comments about the Orange Board of Education personnel or any person associated with the Orange Public School System. Comments about security issues, matters related to due process, negotiations, or grievances will not be permitted. Consistent with the principles of the Federal Education Right to Privacy Act (FERPA), discussions about students are prohibited absent a written parent waiver. Public participation does not allow for a two-way conversation between the Board and the participants. We thank you for expressing your thoughts and opinions, all comments will be taken into consideration.