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Banning High graduate urges trustees to reform ASB constitution, cites staff influence on student votes
Summary
Student public commenter Josue Sanchez told trustees the ASB constitution lacks transparency, alleging paperwork approvals were later reversed and staff unduly influenced ASB votes; he asked the board to examine and address those shortcomings.
Josue Sanchez, a recent graduate of Banning High School, told the Banning Unified School District Board of Trustees on June 24 that he and other students experienced a lack of transparency and inconsistent enforcement of the Associated Student Body (ASB) constitution.
"Clubs under my management frequently experienced their paperwork being approved, only to be denied after a class vote," Sanchez said, and added that "members were influenced by a staff member whose opinion, in my view, should not have permitted in such matters." He told trustees this pattern caused frustration and cited effects on students' mental well-being.
Sanchez asked the board to examine the ASB constitution and address its shortcomings so that student governance is more transparent and fair. Clerk Troutman asked him to leave contact information so staff could follow up; no formal board action or policy change was taken during the meeting.
Why it matters: Student-government procedures affect the experience and leadership opportunities of students. The speaker asked the board to ensure rules are clear and consistently enforced to avoid perceived conflicts or undue influence by staff.
What happened next: Trustees thanked Sanchez for speaking and a staff member indicated they would follow up after the meeting; no timeline or formal investigation was announced on the record at the June 24 meeting.
