Code: BCBA
Adopted: 6/12/06
Board-Student Communication
To foster better communication, the Board shall request the high school student council to select and recommend to the principal for confirmation a representative of the high school student body to sit as a student representative on the Board. The manner of selection is to be determined by the student council and approved by the principal.
The length of term shall be one school year. The student representative is asked to attend all Board meetings and join in discussion, but shall not vote with the Board nor attend executive sessions unless asked. Board information shall be given to the student representative except confidential information concerning personnel, bargaining or legal matters.
The student representative shall be installed on the Board through the following Oath of Office:
"I ____________, will support the Constitution and the laws of the United States and the state of Oregon and will discharge the duties of Student Representative to the Jefferson School District 509-J Board to the best of my ability."
In the event the student representative resigns the position before the end of the term, the principal will select a high school student to complete the term.
END OF POLICY
Legal Reference(s):
ORS 332.107