The selection process for the 2023-24 Student Representatives to the Board is underway!
Are you interested in advocating for your fellow students, responsible and comfortable speaking with adults and in front of groups, and passionate about your school district?
Please consider running!
Expectations and responsibilities for the Student Representatives to the School Board:
- Be available to begin serving as Student Representative with the start of the school year.
- Consistently attend regular Board Meetings - 7pm on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month.
- Review relevant materials, and be prepared to participate in each meeting alongside the elected, voting members of the board.
- Communicate Board actions and relevant work to students and solicit feedback and ideas from fellow students.
Students who will be Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors in the 2023-2024 school year are invited to run.
Timeline/Due Dates
Wednesday, April 19
Candidacy form is due by 4:00pm to Mr. Kenney.
Thursday, April 20
Mandatory lunch meeting with Bella Busby and Emmett Joslyn (current Student Reps).
Monday, April 24
Candidate Statement due by 4:00pm to Mr. Kenney.
Monday, April 24 or Tuesday, April 25 (during lunch)
Film a short (less than 3 minutes) candidate video that completes the following statement: "I am running for student representative to the school board because… ".
All videos will be filmed on by District Communications Specialist Katelin Watson, and shared with students. Please email Mrs. Watson at [email protected] to coordinate your preferred date/time.
Thursday, April 27
Candidate videos are shared with the student body.
Tuesday, May 2
Student body voting will occur during advisory.
If you have questions, please contact Emily Berry (eberry@shorewood.k12.wi.us), Ellen Eckman ([email protected]).
[Pictured: 2022-23 Student Representatives to the Board, Bella Busby and Emmett Joslyn]