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Student board representative tells Monroe-Woodbury board students like school but want improved security

MONROE-WOODBURY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of Education · January 8, 2026

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Summary

Zoe, the student board representative, reported survey responses that praised school climate and called for improved security at the high school; trustees said they would take up those concerns and asked the community to participate in a strategic-plan survey through Jan. 31.

Zoe, the Monroe-Woodbury student board representative, told trustees on Jan. 7 that visits to district schools and an autumn student survey showed strong student engagement but also specific requests from students.

"They said that they do in fact like coming to school and having fun with their friends," Zoe said, adding students reported they "feel very comfortable talking to teachers and staff and stated that they feel safe at school." At the same time, Zoe relayed a high-school student's written concern: "I would like to see security being improved because, quotes, there are so many chances people could leave school," a comment trustees noted for follow-up.

Superintendent Doctor Norman (name appears in transcript) responded directly to the safety concern and told Zoe and the audience that the board would discuss the issue and "do everything we can to build confidence and trust" so students know the district is listening and acting. The superintendent also encouraged families and community members to complete a district strategic-plan survey and attend upcoming community sessions; the transcript states the survey will close Jan. 31.

Zoe said she will send a winter survey to middle- and high-school students and requested the board or administration submit any specific questions they would like included. Zoe also announced she will visit Central Valley Elementary again on Jan. 9 and expects to have visited all district schools for the first semester after that visit.

The board did not adopt any immediate security policy at the meeting; trustees recorded the concern as part of student feedback and signaled intent to discuss next steps in district planning.