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Board appoints two student advisers for 2025–26 school year
Summary
The Salem‑Keizer board voted to appoint Jackson Jackson Woods and Jolie McMahon as student advisers for the 2025–26 school year after reviewing applications and interview videos.
The Salem‑Keizer School District Board appointed two students, Jackson Jackson Woods and Jolie McMahon, as student advisers for the 2025–26 school year at its June 10 meeting.
The board opened applications April 7–May 19 and received two applicants. After reviewing applications and interview videos, the board voted to appoint both candidates. Director discussion emphasized the value of student voice in board deliberations; Superintendent Castaneda and other board members urged the new advisers to speak up and participate in board work.
Both students appeared briefly to thank the board. Jolie McMahon, representing South Salem High School, said she had enjoyed serving on superintendent advisory committees and looked forward to contributing to district decisions.
The appointments were made by motion and second and passed on a voice vote; the chair declared the appointments unanimous. The board scheduled a swearing‑in and photo opportunity.
Provenance: The appointments were handled in the board's action items segment after curriculum votes and were accompanied by brief candidate remarks and superintendent comments.
