As Herricks High School revvs up for a homecoming game against Roslyn Friday, the Boardof Education is also evaluating possible ways for residents to send in questions during board meetings if they cannot attend the meeting in person.

Prior to kickoff at 5:30 p.m., there will be a community homecoming event at the high school from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

President James Gounaris said anyone regardless of whether they live in the district or not can email the board a question, which would be answered within 48 hours. The question being discussed during the Oct. 5 board meeting is whether or not questions can be submitted to the board and read aloud during public comment at board meetings. 

“We’ve come up with a plan for that which could mean a deadline for them submitting a question to the board up to 48 hours prior to board meetings,” Gounaris said. “We are working on that.” 

Each board meeting allows for questions or comments from the public–specifically district residents and employees–at two separate times. Also starting this school year, the district has made available and been emailing to families meeting notes that include highlights of each meeting. 

The next Herricks Board of Education meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 19, at 7:30 p.m. at the Herricks Community Center.