Board to add two student representatives and open brief student comment slot at meetings

Board members said they will appoint two student representatives for the coming year and add a short student comment period early in board meetings to let students report on school activities and programs.

A district administrator told the board that Mr. Bennett and the administrator recommended two "phenomenal qualified students" and advised the board to move forward so at least one student could attend most meetings. "They're both young ladies. They are very talented. They're involved in everything," the administrator said.

The administrator proposed placing the student update near the start of the meeting so students could report on district or personal activities before the board begins business. "Have them give an update of what's going on in the school, district, or even their own avenues of what's going on," the administrator said.

Board members agreed to proceed; the administrator said the formal recognition process will be completed at a subsequent meeting. No formal motion or vote was recorded at this meeting on the recognition procedure.

The board also discussed representation logistics, noting two student reps could alternate attendance so the district would likely have a student present at every meeting. The administrator said more detail on formal recognition will be brought forward at the next meeting for the board to act on.