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School Committee adds regular agenda slot for student representatives after members approve resolution
Summary
The committee approved a resolution to add a regular agenda block for student representative presentations and designated one committee member (plus an alternate) each quarter to attend high school student council meetings by invitation.
The Medford School Committee approved a resolution formalizing student representation: the regular agenda will now include a designated block for presentations by student representatives, and the committee will designate one member and one alternate each quarter whom the high-school student council may invite to attend monthly meetings as an engaged observer.
Member Reinfeld introduced the resolution, which the student advisory group supported in testimony. Student representative Elachi Yeager told the committee that student input is “invaluable” and urged continued cooperation between students and the committee.
Discussion covered logistics and timing. Committee members agreed to change “season” language to “quarter” to match the district calendar and added an amendment to name one alternate member in case the primary designee cannot attend. The committee also asked the superintendent to coordinate with student council leaders on cross-school communication to inform presentations.
Action: The committee approved the resolution, as amended (change season to quarter and add one alternate), by voice vote.
Why it matters: The change creates a standing, regular opportunity for student leaders to present to the committee and strengthens formal channels for student voice in board deliberations while preserving students’ ability to speak during other agenda items.
What’s next: The superintendent will coordinate the logistics and the committee will consider a policy insertion (BEDB) on the next agenda to update the formal rules and agenda format to reflect the new presentation slot.
