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Board discusses adding a second student board member; policy options reviewed
Summary
The board discussed options to add a second student board member — either as an alternate or as two equal student members (junior/senior model) — and reviewed policy language (policy 1215 and 1210). The board agreed to consult high school staff and the policy committee for next steps.
Board members discussed adding a second student board member during unfinished business at the June 1 meeting, reviewing existing policy language and potential models for implementation.
Dr. Woodcock and several board members noted there are multiple policy approaches: the district’s policy 1215 describes the process for student service on the board while policy 1210 addresses ex officio student membership and term length. Options discussed included electing both students together as equal members, designating a primary member and an alternate who would fill in when the primary is absent, or adopting a junior/senior two-year model where a junior observes and the senior serves as the voting member the following year. Board members emphasized flexibility and the need to coordinate with the high school and policy committee before adopting a formal change.
No formal policy change was made at the meeting; board members asked policy committee to take the topic up for future recommendation.
