The Aberdeen School Board will host seven public meetings over the summer during which community members can ask questions of the board, raise concerns and share ideas on how the district can improve in an informal setting, according to an online announcement by the Aberdeen School District.

There are also two “Talk with the Superintendent” sessions where the public can ask Aberdeen Superintendent Alicia Henderson questions.

These meetings were organized by the board in response to recent frustrations at board meetings where some were upset they couldn’t have open dialogue with the board with the regular board meeting format currently, the district wrote.

Some members of the public had suggested a town hall format to discuss concerns of the superintendent and actions by the board of directors, the announcement says. Board President Sandra Bielski said there are certain rules of order they must follow in public meetings.

“Whether it’s a regular meeting or you call it a town hall, the school board does not discuss personnel matters,” said Bielski. “But we do want to hear what our community members have to say.”

There will be two board members at each session to listen, answer questions, or discuss ideas, the announcement says. All sessions will take place in the Stewart Building at 900 Cleveland St. The meetings are informal and will not involve the board taking action on issues unlike the regular meetings.

Here are the meeting dates with the board members:

• Thursday, July 11 at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.

• Tuesday, July 16 at 6 p.m.

• Wednesday, July 17 at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Here are the dates for the superintendent’s sessions:

• Tuesday, July 2 at 6 p.m.

• Monday, July 8 at 6 p.m.