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Student trustees urge outreach to students; board debates calling students 'scholars'
Summary
Student trustees pushed for more direct outreach to students—assemblies, club visits and rights education—while trustees debated whether to adopt 'scholar' or 'learner' as mission language.
Student trustee Ash and other student representatives urged the county board to take outreach directly to students: visiting school clubs, holding assemblies, speaking about IEPs and 504 rights, and promoting civic participation. “I think when we were talking about cutbacks, I think something I would like to do is go to the students and be like, what do you need? ... And then for cutbacks, what would you be okay with cutting?” Ash said, arguing students should help prioritize programs that matter to them.
Trustees discussed terminology for the board’s mission and vision. One trustee suggested the term “scholar” to confer aspiration and dignity; others favored “lifelong learner” to emphasize inclusivity across ages. The board agreed to test the language and to include students in outreach planning. Several trustees volunteered to pilot visits and work with the superintendent’s staff on materials that clearly explain student rights and COE programs to young people.
