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Elkhart high school students present plan for ECHO nonprofit to the board
Summary
Three seniors from Belcourt High School introduced a proposed student nonprofit, ECHO (Elkhart Community Humanitarian Organization), describing its community service goals and early organizing activity.
Three seniors from Belcourt High School presented a proposal for a student‑led nonprofit called ECHO (Elkhart Community Humanitarian Organization) during public comment at the March 11 board meeting and asked the trustees for support in developing the group.
The students—who identified themselves as seniors and listed activities including NHS, student government and athletics—said the idea grew from internship and family experiences with hurricane recovery and community need. "We would like to create a nonprofit called ECHO," one student said, describing volunteer and box‑packing activities that inspired the idea.
Board members and the principal praised the students' initiative and encouraged them to pursue partnerships with local businesses and community organizations; the students said they had not yet secured formal commitments from employers but believed opportunities existed.
The students said they had drafted bylaws and planned to seek board permissions to operate in the district. The board's public comment procedures limit discussion of student or personnel complaints; the trustees instead offered encouragement and suggested next steps for partnership and formal recognition.
