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Astoria SD 1 board to propose administrative rules for student board representative; application timeline suggested
Summary
Staff proposed administrative regulations for a student board representative: eligibility limited to 10th–11th graders, role limited to reporting (no executive-session access or decision-making), application window proposed April 1 with selection in June and first reading slated for the March board meeting.
Astoria School District 1 staff presented proposed administrative regulations (AR) to formalize the student board representative selection process and asked the board to review the policy language at a future meeting.
Staff said the AR would outline the application and selection process, roles and responsibilities, mentoring and communications expectations. "They have to be a student or a tenth a student that is a tenth or eleventh grader," the acting superintendent said when describing eligibility; staff emphasized a representative should not be a senior because seniors may not be available throughout the following school year.
The board discussed the representative’s duties and limitations. Staff said the student would present monthly reports and provide feedback but would not have decision-making authority and would not be permitted in executive sessions. Mentoring by staff and an outgoing student representative was proposed so the incoming representative would understand expectations and reporting duties.
Timing and outreach: Staff proposed opening applications April 1, reviewing submissions in May and making a selection to be acted on at the June board meeting so students not chosen can still pivot on senior projects. The board discussed outreach through leadership class, daily announcements and parent communications to reach eligible students.
Policy flexibility: Staff noted the proposed AR can be tried and adjusted; it is administrative (not a permanent policy) and can be modified easily after a trial year. The board directed staff to place the AR on the March regular board meeting as a first reading so members can provide feedback.
Next steps: The AR will return for first reading at the March meeting, with final action expected in June after staff refine the application and outreach plan.
