Activist Asks District to Put School Board on TV

Three years ago, Alan Morton, one of the city’s most vocal critics, succeeded in convincing the City Council to televise its meetings. Now, he wants the Fullerton School District board to do the same.

The 72-year-old retired real estate broker and aerospace executive has already gathered more than 700 signatures on a petition, requesting the district start airing its meetings on the local cable television station.

District officials have said they are considering Morton’s proposal. However, the cost to broadcast could take funding from educational programs, school board members said. The city spends about $36,000 a year broadcasting its meetings.

Morton said he is pushing his proposal so residents can watch the meetings from home. Morton, however, said he will continue to attend the meetings and address the board on behalf “of the people.”

“I have time,” he said. “I understand the issues and I will speak my piece.”