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District 57 introduces inaugural student board members
Summary
The board welcomed four newly selected student board members — Zoe Schmidt, Michelle Getmichuk, Joshua Sachi and Alex Marsh — and outlined supports including a superintendent council for students not selected.
The District 57 Board introduced four newly selected student board members and heard short personal statements from each as part of their inaugural appearance.
Who was selected: Zoe Schmidt (eighth grader, Lincoln Middle School), Michelle Getmichuk (seventh grade, Lincoln), Joshua Sachi (seventh grade, Lincoln) and Alex Marsh (eighth grade, Lincoln) introduced themselves and briefly described their goals for the role.
Why it matters: Board members and administrators described the selection as the board’s effort to incorporate student voice into governance and noted a superintendent council will include additional students who applied but were not selected.
Process and supports: Dr. Gore and staff said 19 students applied, and the panel of administrators conducted interviews before selecting four members. Student-board members will participate in meetings and also have ongoing support and structures to work with peers and the superintendent’s office.
Outcome: The board welcomed the students and took no formal action; trustees encouraged parents and students to support the new members.
