STUDENT BOARD REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

Student Representatives to the School Board serve a two-year term as a liaison between the Board of Directors and the MIHS student body to elevate student voice.

Student representatives attend at least the first monthly regular meeting of the Board, participate in monthly Superintendent Student Advisory meetings and in weekly meetings with MIHS administration, and represent the District at state conventions and legislative assemblies. Student representatives may cast advisory votes on most matters decided by the Board

Student representatives report to the Board on activities and events in district schools, bring the MIHS student perspective on issues and policies affecting the student body into board discussions, and serve as a liaison between MIHS Student Senate and the Board.

For more information on Student on Governing Boards, please see Board Policy 1250 and Administrative Procedure 1250. 

If you have any questions, please contact MIHS Administrative Assistant Kristin Brintnall at kristin.brintnall@mercerislandschools.org.

ATTENTION CURRENT SOPHOMOREs

APPLY TO SERVE AS A STUDENT BOARD REPRESENTATIVE FOR 2024-2026

application deadline: april 26, 2024

TO APPLY:

• Complete and submit a Student Representative Application Form.

• Provide two letters of recommendation:

  • One recommendation from a MISD staff member using the MISD Staff Recommendation Form.

  • The second recommendation from a person of the applicant's choosing.

  • Recommendations from family members will not be accepted.

• Submit all application materials to MIHS Administrative Assistant Kristin Brintnall at kristin.brintnall@mercerislandschools.org.

• Only complete applications will be considered.

For more information on serving, selection criteria and application materials, see Board Policy 1250, Procedure 1250 P and Form 1250 F.