A typical board agenda includes special reports and routine business such as monthly expenditures, personnel matters and bids. Business may also include reports from the administrative staff, first and second readings of board policies and recognition of staff and student achievements. Visitors may obtain copies of the agenda before the meeting begins or by special subscription at an earlier date.

RISD patrons, students or staff may address the board on any agenda item by completing a Visitor Card at the beginning of the meeting and placing it in the designated box. Visitors are welcome to address agenda items at the beginning of the meeting and non-agenda items at the end of the meeting. When called upon, the visitor will be asked to approach the podium and state his/her name and the organization represented. All remarks will be limited to three minutes.

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