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Board tables student representation policy, refers language back to policy committee
Summary
After extended discussion about term length and rotation, the Clarkston Community Schools Board referred a proposed student representation policy to the policy committee for clearer language and implementation details.
The board considered a proposed policy to establish student representation on the school board after a petition from Clarkson High School students. The motion before the board would have approved a policy that names one high school senior and one high school junior to participate on the board.
Board members discussed term length, rotation and implementation details. Several members said the intent was for juniors to serve staggered two-year terms so that the district would maintain continuity; the seniors seat would be a one-year term initially to establish staggering. Board members noted additional details such as process for filling vacancies and election timing should be included in the board operating procedures rather than the policy.
On a motion to refer the policy back to the policy committee for revised language that explicitly matches the board's intent (including staggered two-year terms and an initial one-year senior term), the board voted in favor and the motion carried. The referral means the policy committee will draft clarified policy language for a subsequent board meeting rather than the board adopting the current draft at the May 12 meeting.
