Student School Board Representative

Qualifications

• Must be a junior or senior at South St. Paul Secondary or the SSP Community Learning Center that is enrolled for the upcoming school year.
• The student representative will have an interest in the work of the School Board and South St. Paul School District.

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 work sessions 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.

• Student representatives may be asked to work on specific projects throughout their term. 

• Participate in bi-weekly meetings to review the upcoming meeting agendas, prepare for the Student School Board Representative meeting report, and discuss project assignments.

Attendance

• Attend all regular board meetings and work sessions, which occur while school is in session. Work sessions 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.

Voting Rights

The student representative will serve as an ex-officio member of the South St. Paul School Board, thus not have official voting rights. However, the student board representative may participate in all discussion before the official vote by the Board.