BB 9150 — Student Board Members

The Governing Board believes it is important to seek out and consider students' ideas, viewpoints and reactions to the educational program. In order to provide student input and involvement, the Board shall include a student Board member selected in accordance with procedures approved by the Board.

The term of Student a Board member shall be one calendar year commencing on July 1. The Student Board member shall have the right to attend all Board meetings except closed sessions. (Education Code 35012)

The student board member shall be seated with regular Board members and be recognized at meetings as full members. They may participate in questioning witnesses and discussing issues and shall receive all materials presented to Board members except those related to closed sessions. (Education Code 35012)

The student board member may be reimbursed for mileage but shall not receive compensation for attendance at Board meetings. (Education Code 35012)

The student board member may cast preferential votes on all matters except those subject to closed session discussion. Preferential votes shall be cast prior to the official Board vote and shall not affect the final numerical outcome of a vote. Preferential votes shall be recorded in the Board meeting minutes. (Education Code 35012)

The student board member may make motions that may be acted upon by the Board, except on matters dealing with employer-employee relations pursuant to Government Code 3540-3549.3 (Education Code 35012)