A student representative on the board will abide by the following regulations:

1. Will take the oath of office stated in Board policy BCBA – Student Representatives(s) on the Board before taking their seat on the Board;

2. Shall not be a voting member of the Board;

3. Shall not hold an officer position on the Board;

4. Shall not attend an executive session of the Board;

5. Will serve an academic year September 1-June 30 Two year term beginning in the subsequent school year;

6. Will attend all regular board meetings and work sessions and will be invited to attend budget meetings;

7. Will review and read the board packet in preparation for meetings;

8. Can participate in discussions of the Board at regular meetings or work sessions;

9. Will have authority given to school board members by parliamentary procedure, e.g., point of order, appeal;

10. Will be responsible for providing regular updates to the district’s student community through available district communication channels;

11. Will give earliest possible notification to the Board of intent to resign, if applicable. Vacancies will be filled through the established process of an interview ;

12. Will meet prior to finishing a term of service with a successor student representative to highlight ongoing projects and/or current state of the Board;

13. May be removed from office for failing to meet roles and responsibilities or regulations outlined herein as determined by the Board, or if deemed necessary by district administration as part of a disciplinary proceedings issued by school administration.

Other Responsibilities and/or Duties as Assigned

The following is a non-inclusive list of other possible duties and/or responsibilities for student representative on the board:

1. May be asked to present specific school board proposals to the district’s student community to gain insight and opinions from local students, as appropriate.

2. May be asked to communicate with school-sponsored clubs and organizations on topics proposed by the Board.

3. May be asked to serve on a Board committee.

4. May be asked to participate in the promotion for the role of student representative on the Board during the application period for a successor.

McKenzie School District

Student Board Representative

Student Representative Eligibility

Application and Selection Timeline

Student Representative Role and Responsibilities

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