Superintendent Student Advisory Council
Members
Freshmen:
Tomas Liegl
Emily Castro
Adeline Woods
Ability Effiong
Sophomores:
Samantha Beilby
Lauren Brown
Maximino Sanchez Castillo
Juniors:
Alejandro Amador
Corbin Bergmeier
Rylei Degan
Annabelle Hernandez Escobar
Jasmin Juarez Escobar
Macey Salpas
Seniors:
Luz Dominguez Cayax
Diego Espinoza Garcia
Gean Garfio Vidana
Misa Kori
Isabela Prado Gomez
Unyime Effiong
OVERVIEW/PURPOSE
The Superintendent Student Advisory Council improves the education of students by creating a bridge between students, staff and the Superintendent. The student perspective provides direct insight and important input as decisions are made for the school district. The student members are inspired to embrace the mission and vision of GIPS. The collaboration provides for the student voice and encourages involvement for Every Student, Every Day, a Success.
MEMBERSHIP
The Superintendent Student Advisory Council is composed of 20 members – 5 from each grade 9-12. Membership aims to reflect the diversity of the district's student population. Membership is via teacher/principal recommendation or through expressed interest of the student. There is a minimum commitment of one academic year. For information on becoming a member, contact the Grand Island Senior High School Principal.
GOALS/PRIORITIES
Establish effective, solid, two-way communication between district administrators and students
Provide administration with feedback and insight from the students' perspective on district processes, policies and initiatives to ensure that the needs of students are included as decisions are made in the district
Share important district information and broaden students understanding of school-related issues
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Attend and participate in monthly meetings
- Inform and update the Superintendent and school administrators on student voice and concerns
- Provide relevant feedback on district processes, programs, initiatives and goals
- Disseminate accurate district information to other students, schools and the community
- Share viewpoints with the Board of Education Student Representative to ultimately engage with the Board of Education
MEETINGS
Meetings will be held monthly during the academic year. Meetings will be held on the second Monday of the month at noon at Grand Island Senior High and will last for approximately one hour.
