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 student body to elevate student voice.

Student representatives report to the Board on activities and events in district schools, bring student perspective on issues and policies affecting the student body into board discussions, and support the Board's advocacy efforts. Student representatives may cast advisory votes on most matters decided by the Board.

Student representatives prepare for and attend at least one regular school board meeting each month; co-lead and participate in monthly Superintendent Student Advisory (SSA) meetings; meet weekly with MIHS administration; serve as a liaison between the Board and the MIHS Student Senate, ASB and SSA; collaborate with each other, the Superintendent, Board members and/or peers to plan activities; represent the District at state conventions and legislative assemblies; and advocate for the Board's legislative priorities.

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 2025-2027

application deadline: MAY 1, 2025

 

TO APPLY:

• Complete and submit electronically a Student Representative Application.
   

• Provide two letters of recommendation to Kristin Brintnall, MIHS Administrative Assistant, at kristin.brintnall@mercerislandschools.org.
   
  • 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.
     

• 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.