Student School Board Representative

As a part of its strategic visioning, the South St. Paul School Board has made it a priority to increase opportunities to include stakeholder voices in their work. One of the most important voices is that of our South St. Paul Public Schools students. Through this opportunity, Student Board Representatives will serve as the liaison between the School Board and our students. They will work closely with the South St. Paul School Board to provide input and share their student perspectives.

Congratulations to the 2023-24 Student School Board Representatives Renata and Luis.

Applying to be the Student School Board Representative

An open application process will be held for a one-year term on the School Board beginning the following school year. Student Board representatives serving in their junior year of high school may apply to serve a second term for their senior year.

Submit an electronic copy of the Student School Board Representative Application
Submit the following to Joleen Macioch at SSP Secondary, Nancey Quinn at the CLC or email to lbrandecker@sspps.org:
- A signed Parent/Guardian Authorization form
- A letter of reference from a SSPPS teacher, activity advisor or athletic coach

Application Deadline

Application and application components listed above must be completed and submitted no later than 11:59 pm May 5, 2023.

Selection Process

Applicants will be contacted by Friday, May 12 to select an interview time for the week of May 15. Applicants will be interviewed by the SSP High School Principal, Superintendent of Schools, and one School Board member. Selection of the student representative and an alternate will be completed by mid-May so the students may meet with the School Board prior to the end of the school year.

Questions

Please contact Lisa Brandecker, at lbrandecker@sspps.org or (651) 457-9465 with any questions.

QUALIFICATIONS

EXPECTATIONS

Expectations

The student representatives will serve as the liaison between the South St. Paul School Board and the students of South St. Paul Public Schools, Special School District 6.
Will adhere to the same rules and procedures as other School Board members, including but not limited to confidentiality agreements.
Dress for business casual.
Participate in discussions at committee and board meetings.
Maintain personal standards of behavior appropriate to participation in student activities.
Be in good academic standing equivalent for participation in athletics or other school activities and maintain good academic standing throughout their term.
Provide a report to the board at each meeting that provides student activities, topics and insights to share with the board.
May be asked to do unique research and prepare a presentation to the Board.
Participate in quarterly check-in meetings throughout the school year with the Superintendent and/or School Board designee.

ATTENDANCE

Attendance

Attend all regular board and committee-of-the-whole meetings, which occur while school is in session. Committee-of-the-whole and regular business meetings are typically held on the second and fourth Monday of each month beginning at 5:00 PM and generally concluding by 8:00 PM. Meetings held during the summer or school breaks are not required but encouraged.
Attend special meetings or study sessions as requested.
Students will not attend closed sessions.

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