Members of the public shall have an opportunity to address the Board of Trustees either before or during the Board's consideration of each item of business to be discussed at regular or special board meetings. Each member of the public wishing to speak must completely fill out an individual Request to Speak form prior to the start of the meeting. The time allotted shall be three (3) minutes (6 minutes when translation is required) with a maximum of twenty (20) minutes in each subject area. This time may be used to address any item on the agenda, or any matter of concern within the jurisdiction of the Richland School District. Each person who addresses the Board must be first recognized by the presiding officer. Comments must be addressed to the Board as a whole and not to individual members or District employees. The Board and staff are not obligated to comment on, or respond to, addresses by the public. If appropriate, comments will be referred to staff for response at a later time. Testimony is not protected from damage claims for libel. Public charges or allegations may result in legal action being brought by those individuals