The purpose of the School District of Prairie
Farm is to serve the educational needs of the
students who attend the schools. In order for the Board to gain a better understanding
of student issues, to facilitate communication between the Board and district
students, to increase awareness of the democratic process within the District,
and to improve the opportunity for student participation in the decision-making
process, one Prairie Farm High School student shall be selected to serve as a
non-voting Student School Board Member.
The Board of Education recognizes the unique
perspective held by students regarding issues impacting the School
District. Therefore, the Board shall welcome a Student School
Board Member. This student shall provide a student viewpoint on agenda items
discussed at regularly scheduled Board meetings, but may not make or vote on
motions per state law.
Expectations and responsibilities for the Student
School Board Member are as follows:
1.Serve as a non-voting Board Member for a term of one
school year
2.Have a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or above
3.Lead the Pledge of Allegiance at Board meetings
4.Attend only open meetings of the Board
5.Sit at the Board table, participate freely in
discussion, answer questions and request items be placed on the agenda in the
same manner as elected Board Members, but provide the viewpoint of a student
6.Be a junior or senior at the high school and available
to begin his/her term with the start of the school year
7.Be selected by the School Board through an application
process designed by the board including recommendations and interview
8.Demonstrate consistent attendance at Board Meetings or
be subject to dismissal
9.Communicate Board actions or discussions of interest
to students by submitting information for printing in the daily bulletin and
through discussions with other students
10.Expected to review relevant materials and be prepared
for each meeting
