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Student leader urges board to be transparent about proposed rotating schedule
Summary
Matthew Donio, junior class vice president at Hamilton High School, told the board rumors of a proposed rotating schedule are causing confusion and asked that students be consulted early and that the administration explain benefits and tradeoffs.
At the Hamilton Board of Education’s Dec. 12 meeting, Matthew Donio, junior class vice president at Hamilton High School, used the public‑comment period to press the board and administration for transparency about a rumored rotating schedule for next year.
“I’m aware that things are in the very early stages, but I believe that right now is when student opinions should be valued the most,” Donio said. He told the board that students are worried about the potential loss of senior privileges and urged administrators to explain what benefits would justify such a change.
Donio said he had researched other schools that use rotating schedules and that many students do not believe the model would work at Hamilton. “The biggest question I have is why are we even considering a schedule change in the first place? What are the benefits to it, and are they good enough to outweigh the negative aspects like taking away senior privilege?” he asked.
He added that he is not categorically opposed to change but wants student concerns to be addressed early in the process and for the district to prioritize transparency and student input.
What happens next: the transcript does not record a response from the superintendent or board on the schedule question during the supplied segments. The concern remains unresolved on the record; district staff may respond in future sessions or follow up outside the captured minutes.
