October 23, 2024
Blind Brook High School Student Congress members Abby Goldstein, Josh Montvelisky, Hailey Mallah and Charlotte Zelin believe having a student representative serving on the Board of Education will be a valuable conduit between advocates and decision makers.
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Students are taking a seat at the table
New state law will mandate students serve with Boards of Education next year, P.C. and B.B. pupils and trustees discuss pros and cons
Two new faces had a seat at the table during the last Port Chester Board of Education meeting on Oct. 17. Their expertise to bring to the discussion? The student perspective. Soon, all Boards of Education in New York will be mandated to appoint a student ex-officio member. The law, sponsored by State Senator Shelley Mayer, was signed by Governor Kathy Hochul in September and will go into effect July 1, 2025.
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