Board considers changes to student representative selection but delays policy change
Board members debated a proposal to let school buildings nominate student representatives rather than have a board subcommittee interview candidates; members raised concerns about bias, equity and attendance and agreed to gather feedback before any policy revision.
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The board discussed Item 2.02, a proposal from the chair to allow school buildings to submit student representative nominations directly, during the same work session. The chair said the intent was not to eliminate the program but to shift selection logistics and reduce the burden on board members who currently interview candidates.
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