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Board considers adding student representatives to meetings; will review OSBA sample policy
Summary
Board members discussed creating one or two student representative seats (nonvoting, not in executive session) to bring student perspective to meetings and agreed to review OSBA model policies and sample practices before deciding.
The Silver Falls SD 4J board discussed adding student representatives to regular meetings to provide direct student perspective on district issues. Members suggested one or two students, typically selected via interview or student-body processes, who would participate in discussion but not attend executive sessions or vote.
Several board members favored piloting the role and asked staff to share sample OSBA policies and examples from nearby districts. Concerns were raised about selection methods and ensuring the student voice represents a range of perspectives rather than only student government leaders. The board did not take action and asked staff to return with sample policies for follow-up.
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