At the Oct. 21 meeting, Guilderland High School student-government representatives updated the board on testing, college-application opportunities, a district recycling event and performing-arts activities.

Key points from Ryan Renka and Part Sarecha:

- PSAT administration: The PSAT took place Oct. 18 for juniors as a practice SAT administration, now delivered on Chromebooks via Blue Book.

- SUNY application week: Students can apply to up to five SUNY schools for free during the week; fee waivers are available through SUNY.

- End of first-quarter marking period: The first quarter ends Nov. 7; report cards expected about one week after.

- District recycling event: Scheduled Oct. 25, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Farnsworth Middle School; accepted items include cell phones, sneakers, bikes, cardboard, clothing and electronics. The Guilderland Music Parents and Friends Association will collect used instruments for donation.

- Music and performing-arts: Brooks Barbecue chicken sale fundraiser (Thursday at 4 p.m. at West Gym) will benefit the Music Parents and Friends Association. Student reps reported that 7 students were selected for Allstate, 5 as alternates and 30 for Area Allstate. The Guilderland Players will present the fall play "Clue" in November. The spring musical will be Frozen with five performances scheduled.

The student representatives concluded by encouraging students to make use of college-application fee waivers and to attend district arts events.