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Board member proposes student advisory board to bring student voices to Independence 30
Summary
A board member asked the board to discuss creating a student advisory board starting at the high school level, with a suggested membership of about seven students recruited via student councils and possibly refined by application and interview, aiming for implementation by fall.
A board member moved to discuss creation of a student advisory board to strengthen collaboration with students and provide a formal channel for student input on district decisions.
The proposal called for starting at the high-school level with a relatively small group — the proposer suggested about seven students — recruited initially through student council leadership but not limited to council members. Board members suggested using models like Lee Summit’s program that include an application and interview step and noted the value of elevating voices beyond traditional student leaders. The idea would be to develop a proposal for board approval and, if supported, aim to have the advisory board in place for the coming school year.
Why it matters: The proposal would institutionalize student engagement with the board of education and could shape policy and programming with direct student input. No formal vote to create the advisory board took place; the agenda item was a discussion to solicit board direction and gather consensus for developing a formal plan.
Next steps: Board members asked staff to draft a formal proposal with selection criteria, roles and timelines to return to the board for approval.
