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Chester County School Board swears in nonvoting student representative Jace Alexander
Summary
The Chester County School Board formally swore in Jace Alexander as a nonvoting student member after state legislation encouraged districts to include student representatives; board members welcomed him and described the role as advisory only.
The Chester County School Board on Monday swore in Jace Alexander as a nonvoting student member of the board.
Board members administered an oath to Alexander and welcomed him to the board. “Do you solemnly swear that you will faithfully discharge the duties of student representative to the Chester County School Board, uphold the policies and regulations of the board, and advocate for the best interests of your fellow students to the best of your ability?” the presiding official asked. Alexander responded, “I do.”
District staff said the state legislature recently directed that each school district with a high school should have a student representative in attendance. Mr. Kilsner, a district staff member, described the role as ex officio: “since he's not voted in per se by the public, it's an ex officio member… he can serve in the capacity of that student mindset… but won't be a voting member.”
Board members said they expect the student representative to provide a student perspective at meetings. The board did not take any formal vote to make him a voting member; the position was described only as advisory during the presentation.
The board also noted it had selected Alexander to be considered for a potential role with the state board of education; district staff said they were still waiting for follow-up from the state board about that separate selection.
Looking ahead, the board welcomed Alexander’s participation in routine board business and said they value the student perspective as the district moves through the school year.
