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Student representative urges support for Nov. 4 referendum; highlights grants, trips and student programs
Summary
Student representative Matt Studenski told the board that current students support the Nov. 4 referendum for facility and program improvements and noted a MAFE grant will provide binoculars to the Bird Nerds club.
Student representative Matt Studenski delivered a report to the board on Oct. 27, encouraging community members to consider voting on the district referendum on Nov. 4 and describing student perspectives on proposed facility and program changes.
Matt Studenski, identified as the student representative to the superintendent's cabinet and student cabinet, said students who learn about proposed improvements — including changes to cafeterias, the handprint hallway and middle school entrance safety measures — generally believe the projects are necessary even if some students may not see the benefits during their own time at the high school. "When they hear about the changes ... current students believe it is necessary," Studenski said.
Studenski described how district grants funded by MAFE are already supporting student activities. He said his club, Bird Nerds, received a MAFE classroom grant to buy binoculars after participation grew from about 10–15 students to roughly 30 per session; the grant will allow every participating student to have a pair. "So that's an example of the good work it does," he said.
Studenski also summarized student travel opportunities, naming trips to Japan, two New York City trips, England/Scotland and a France/Spain trip as offerings this year; he described these as affordable alternatives that allow students to travel with classmates and teachers.
Why it matters: Student voices on referendums and programs provide a direct perspective on how facility and program investments are viewed by the district's primary stakeholders.
The board noted the referendum learning session scheduled Oct. 29 at 5:30 p.m. at the high school and reminded the community about early voting options.
