A student from West Aurora High school shall be appointed in an advisory capacity to the School Board for a term established by the School Board.  Such term shall not exceed one calendar year.  An additional student shall also be appointed to serve as an alternate for the above appointed student.  The purpose of this appointment is to give students the opportunity to bring a student(s) perspective to the discussions at school board and committee meetings.  This policy is also intended to provide students with an opportunity to gain insights into how a unit of local government functions.

The appointment of a student and an alternate from West Aurora High School to the Board shall be made in accordance with District policies.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. The appointee(s) are to serve in an advisory capacity only.
2. The appointee(s) are not permitted to attend or participate in any executive sessions.
3. The appointee(s) are to attend each regular Board meeting.
4. The appointee(s) shall be allowed to sit at the same table as the elected board members.
5. The appointee(s) will only be allowed to comment on issues to the extent and in the manner determined by the School Board and the Board President.
6. The appointee(s) are not allowed to vote on any School Board matters.
7. The appointee(s) are to arrange with the appropriate administrator to attend at least one committee meeting, sometime throughout the school year.
8. The appointment will not exceed one calendar year.
9. At the last regular school board meeting in May, the appointee(s) are to submit to the Board a written report summarizing their experience as a student board member.  They are also encouraged to prepare a short presentation to be presented to the School Board at this meeting.
                     

LEGAL REFERENCE:  Public Act 94-0231, 105 ILCS 5/10-10

ADOPTED:  March 20, 2006