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Proposal would let rising seniors sit as non‑voting members on Brentwood Select Board
Summary
Peter Foster presented a plan to appoint two rising seniors as non‑voting, one‑year participants on the select board to give students civic exposure; the board asked for time to review and said promotion could start in fall with appointments next year.
Peter Foster presented a detailed proposal to create a position for rising seniors to serve as non‑voting members of the Brentwood select board.
Foster said the program would appoint rising 12th‑grade students who are Brentwood residents to serve a March‑to‑March term, require a short application with a 300–400‑word statement, and could provide community service hours in lieu of pay. He described the role as participatory rather than purely observational and said the aim is to broaden student understanding of municipal government and develop civic engagement.
Foster told the board he had discussed the idea with the high school principal to confirm it aligned with civics needs, but he had not sought formal endorsement from the superintendent. He recommended starting promotion in the fall, holding interviews and selection over winter, and making appointments early next year so the students could begin participating before the next town meeting cycle.
Board members thanked Foster, requested time to review the booklet he provided, and asked him to return for a deeper discussion and possible vote in a few weeks. Foster requested the printed booklets be returned after the meeting; he left electronic files for board members to review.
