North Penn Limits Public Comment Time Ahead Of Next Meeting

LANSDALE, PA — Rules and procedures have been changed ahead of the upcoming North Penn School Board meeting following last week's controversial and chaotic gathering over new masking rules.

The Thursday evening meeting has been moved to the larger North Penn High School auditorium. In addition, the public comment section will be limited to two minutes per speaker, in order to allow more individuals to address the school board.

Last week, the board voted to move forward with plans to mandate masking for elementary school students to start the year. The final vote to approve that plan will be held on Thursday.

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Last week's meeting devolved into shouting and interruptions to order when parents and community members grew angered over the new stricter masking policy. The proposed change to the district's 2021-22 health and safety plan comes amidst a sharp increase in cases and as masking guidance for schools has been adjusted at the county, state, and federal levels.

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The meeting will also be broadcast live on North Penn TV at 7 p.m.