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Students applaud advisory council as residents press board on Schools of Hope, book reviews and library policies
Summary
Student members of the superintendent’s Student Advisory Council described how the council channels student voice; during public comment, many Hillsborough residents urged expansion of Dobie Elementary to K–8 and expressed concerns about the state 'Schools of Hope' rule and recent book‑review actions.
Students from the superintendent’s Student Advisory Council and other student representatives addressed the board during public comment, describing the council as a forum where juniors and seniors from all high schools review district communications, safety concerns and programs and bring student perspectives to decision‑making.
Ella Aden (Alonzo High) and other student speakers told the board the council improved their leadership skills and helped them raise issues such as school safety and communication. Superintendent Van Ayers said the…
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