Board adopts student‑representative policy after second reading to broaden eligibility

After a second reading, the Humboldt County School District trustees voted to adopt a policy establishing a student representative position on the school board. The revised policy removes prior language limiting applicants to student leaders and makes applications available to all juniors and seniors.

Under the adopted policy, applicants will be interviewed by the board using a district‑developed rubric that considers a range of backgrounds and experiences, the second‑read materials stated. The policy sets an academic threshold of good standing — noted in meeting discussion as a C average or higher — and requires a record of positive behavior at the school site.

Board members discussed representation for students at different sites and suggested rotating representatives by semester and using technology to include students from remote sites in school or board discussions. One board member noted the potential for a student from McDermott to join Lowry meetings remotely so that those communities are included.

A motion to approve the 2024–2026 student representative policy was made, seconded and carried with an affirmative vote. The board did not record roll‑call votes in the meeting transcript; the chair called for “Aye” and the motion carried.

Nut graf: Trustees broadened eligibility for the student representative role so that it is open to any junior or senior meeting academic and behavioral thresholds and set an interview process intended to consider diverse backgrounds rather than only conventional leadership credentials.

Ending: District staff will implement the application and interview process and return any needed administrative details to the board.