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Student School Board Representative program reviewed; application to launch this week
Summary
Board reviewed the Student School Board Representative program (introduced fall 2023), discussed flexibility in selection and allowing juniors to continue as seniors, and the updated application was set to launch that week.
The School Board reviewed the Student School Board Representative program at its March 31, 2025 work session, discussing how the initiative has evolved since it began in fall 2023.
The minutes state the program "was introduced in the fall of 2023 as part of their priority to increase stakeholder engagement." Board members noted bi-weekly meetings and several student-led projects, including surveys, videos, a legislative campaign and a student resource website. Members emphasized flexibility in the selection process, saying they did not want to be locked into rigid criteria (for example, "having only two representatives or requiring one junior and one senior") and discussed allowing junior representatives to return for their senior year.
The updated application process for student representatives was reviewed and "is set to launch this week," according to the minutes. The board considered both successes and challenges from the past year while discussing potential improvements for 2025-26.
The minutes do not list individual student names or a vote on the program structure.
