BB 9150 — STUDENT BOARD MEMBERS

Bylaws of the Board BB 9150(a)

STUDENT BOARD MEMBERS

In order to enhance communication and collaboration between the Board and the student body
and to teach students the importance of civic involvement, the Board supports the participation
of high school students district governance.

A student board member shall be entitled to be reimbursed for mileage to the same extent as
other members of the Board, but shall not receive monetary compensation for attendance at
Board meetings. (Education Code 35012)

(cf. 3350 - Travel and Conference Expense)
(cf. 9250 - Remuneration, Reimbursement and Other Benefits)

A student board member shall not be liable for any acts of the Board. (Education Code 35012).

Election of Student Board Member

A student board member position shall be filled by a vote of students enrolled in the high
school(s) in accordance with procedures prescribed by the Board in administrative regulations
9150 – Student Board Member. (Education Code 35012)

(cf. 0410 - Nondiscrimination in District Programs and Activities)
(cf. 5121 - Grades/Evaluation of Student Achievement)
(cf. 6145 - Extracurricular and Cocurricular Activities)

The term of a student board member shall be one year. (Education Code 35012)

Role and Responsibilities of Student Board Members

A student board member shall have the right to attend all regular board meetings except closed
(executive) sessions. (Education Code 35012)

(cf. 9321 - Closed Session)

A student board member shall be recognized at Board meetings as full members(s) and shall be
seated with other members of the Board. (Education Code 35012)

A student board member shall be allowed to cast preferential votes on all matters except those
subject to closed session discussion. Preferential voting means a formal expression of opinion
that is recorded in the minutes and cast before the official vote of the Board. Preferential votes
shall not affect the final numerical outcome of a vote. (Education Code 35012)

A student board member may be invited to attend functions of the Board, such as forums,
meetings with students and parents/guardians, and other general assemblies. (Education Code
35012)

A student board member shall not be considered members of a legislative body for purposes of
the Brown Act. (Education Code 35012)
STUDENT BOARD MEMBERS (cont.) BB 9150(c)

A student board member shall not be counted in determining whether a quorum of the Board is
in attendance.

Student Board Member Training

The Superintendent or designee may periodically provide information to student board member
candidates to give them an understanding of the position. Once elected or appointed, incoming
student board members shall be provided an orientation designed to build knowledge of the
district and an understanding of the responsibilities and expectations of the position.

Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
33000.5 Appointment of student members to State Board of Education 35012 Board members; number,
election and terms; pupil members
GOVERNMENT CODE
3540-3549.3 Educational Employment Relations Act

Management Resources:
WEBSITES
California School Boards Association: www.csba.org California Association of Student Councils:
www.casc.net National School Boards Association: www.nsba.org

Chino Valley Unified School District
Bylaw adopted: August 17, 1995
Revised: April 23, 1998
Revised: October 21, 2010
Revised: December 8, 2011
Revised: August 18, 2016
Revised: July 15, 2021