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Albemarle students report leadership gains from Student Senate, press for faster funding and more meeting time
Summary
Students and staff told the Albemarle County School Board that the Student Senate has strengthened student leadership and improved family communications, but student leaders asked the board for clearer, faster access to project funding and more time at county gatherings because transportation and scheduling limit participation.
At an Albemarle County School Board meeting, students, school staff and board members discussed the Student Senate’s work improving student leadership and family communication while students urged more time together and faster, clearer funding for student projects.
“Giving students a voice makes a difference,” said Dr. Carlock, an OCE staff member, who presented evaluation data showing gains in students’ self-reported ability to connect across groups and identify community problems. Staff described concrete improvements that followed Student Senate input, including expanded translation and interpretation for the parent portal, a districtwide move to the Remind messaging system, and additional family-support steps at school events.
The Student Senate, which links student affinity groups across Albemarle County Public Schools, increased districtwide gatherings from two to three this year and held two to three leadership summits, staff said. Students and staff…
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