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Student-representative policy debated and pulled after committee concerns about selection method

5023750 · June 18, 2025
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Summary

A proposed policy to seat a nonvoting high-school student representative at committee meetings prompted mixed reaction. Supporters argued it would give students a direct voice; opponents objected to the selection method and meeting timing. The motion was withdrawn for further work.

A policy proposal to create a nonvoting student representative and liaison to the Cherry Hill Regional School Committee drew an extended debate on June 17 before the motion was withdrawn.

Member Jessica Purcell introduced the policy, which would allow a student to attend meetings, provide reports and serve as a liaison between the school…

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