October 23, 2024
Port Chester High School junior Sheyly Poroj (left) and senior Katherine Balbin introduce themselves at the Board of Education meeting on Oct. 17. Months before a state law goes into effect, mandating that Boards of Education appoint student members, the district takes a step in that direction by appointing Poroj and Balbin as liaisons.
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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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