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Albany High names Charlotte Baldez primary and Zion Mley alternate student board reps for 2026–27
Summary
The board heard an Albany High School presentation highlighting academic and extracurricular gains and welcomed student board appointments: Charlotte Baldez (primary) and Zion Mley (alternate). Presenters described AP, CTE, JROTC and college‑credit growth and emphasized student government engagement.
Albany High School student leaders and Principal Jodie Commerford introduced Charlotte Baldez as the next primary student representative and Zion Mley as the alternate for the 2026–27 school year, telling the board the students will shadow current representatives before taking their seats.
Commerford and student presenters summarized data and programs at Albany High: increases in Advanced Placement enrollment and exams, growth in college‑for‑credit course enrollment, expanding CTE participation and a JROTC program serving more than 170 students. Students described school initiatives such as debate programs, community service events and efforts to boost attendance and school climate.
Charlotte Baldez said she intends to "represent the many groups and activities at Albany High" and to work with student government and the board to improve the school. Zion Mley said he plans to "be a voice for students at Albany High School and help make sure their ideas, concerns, and opinions are heard." Board members thanked outgoing student reps and encouraged the student leaders to document training and process improvements for their successors.
The presentation also noted 15 applicants for the two student seats, a competitive interview process and plans for shadowing and training before the new representatives assume full duties.
Separately, student presenters highlighted school efforts on attendance and interventions, daily restorative hall sweeps that have increased daily attendance to about 82%, and a variety of extracurricular achievements and college‑credit gains.
The board did not take a vote on the appointments during the meeting; the presentation served as the formal introduction and outreach to the board and community.
