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Batavia USD 101 appoints two student board members to new two-year model
Summary
The Batavia USD 101 board approved Claire Lindström and Arno Dau as student board members under a newly adopted two-year student representative model; administrators said the change aims to expand student outreach and voice across grade levels.
The Batavia USD 101 Board of Education on May 19 approved Claire Lindström and Arno Dau as the district’s first student board members under a new two‑year student representative model.
Administrators Danielle and Rob told the board they interviewed 13 of 14 applicants and selected Lindström as the incoming junior for a two‑year term and Arno Dau as a rising junior who will serve one year during the program’s initial rollout. Danielle said both candidates “stood out not only in their interviews but also in their questionnaires” and recommended them for their readiness to engage younger students across the district.
Claire Lindström told the board she was “really excited” for the opportunity to bring student perspectives to board discussions. Administrators emphasized that the role is intended to amplify diverse student views and to avoid adding undue burden on the students’ academic schedules.
The board moved and approved the appointments by roll call. Board members praised Danielle and Rob for conducting interviews and recommended pairing each student representative with a board mentor to support transition into the role.
The district said it will finalize seating and logistics for the student representatives before the new school year. The appointments take effect immediately and are intended to expand formal student input into district decision‑making.
