Post on 01-Jul-2015
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Benefits of Student Representation on Your Board
Presented by Riverview School District
Carnation/Duvall, WA
Why Student Representatives on the Board For RSD, the timing was right
Our Superintendent had previous experience
The Board valued input from the students
New opportunity for student leadership
Seemed like a good thing to do!
More Reasons …
Elevates the Board’s visibility with the students and community
Humanizes the Board – no longer the ‘evil’ bureaucrats. Student Representatives know the Board as ‘real’ people
Students ask very thoughtful questions
Helps the District and Board achieve the mission and vision of the District
The Nuts and Bolts- Policy Policy research
Development of our policy (2 reps: a Senior and a Junior)
Student Representative Responsibilities
Non voting members
Oath of Office
Oath of Office
The Nuts and Bolts - Recruitment
High School students only
Cedarcrest High School election of ASB and officers first.
Changes we would like to see in recruitment
Adding more value at the High School for this role
Student maintaining expected academic and social standards
Interview by 2 Board members, Superintendent, Student Representative, High School administrator
The Nuts and Bolts- Communications
Student Representatives become members of the ASB Advisory Committee
Conduit of information to the Board from classes, clubs, sports, ASB and students
Students report at each Board meeting during the communications time what they consider newsworthy
Formal monthly report on the standing agenda (both students report)
Support District on bonds and levies
The Benefit to the Board
Student voice has given invaluable input
6 period day, health policy, foreign language, technology
Increased civility of public on controversial issues
Better interaction/connects with staff during presentations
Asking insightful questions
Improved public relations
Strong advocacy with legislators
The Benefit to the Student Representative
Building future leaders
Increased confidence in presentations
Strengthens communication skills
Better understand the consequences of governance
.5 credit per semester Courtney Fields, Representative
Larry Springer and Josh Siegel
Student Representatives Honored
Our Stories
Frequently Asked Questions How many hours of time do student
representatives put into boardmanship?
How do your students work with legislators?
What things are student representatives required to do?
How have you improved your process for making the student representative experience a good one?
Who supervises students at conferences?
What have you learned from student reps?
Need More Info – Please Contact Us
SchoolBoard@riverview.wednet.edu
Dan Pflugrath, Carol Van Noy, Greg Bawden, Lori Oviatt, Danny Edwards
Please provide feedback on this session at:http://wssda.org/conference/feedbackMaterials: http://wssda.org/conference/resources/resources09.asp