Board approves four student representatives after competitive selection

Marca Hower, senior adviser and strategy lead, described the student‑representative application and interview process and said the district received 61 applications for the position this year. Hower thanked teachers who submitted recommendations and described school‑level interview panels that included board members, activity coordinators and civics teachers.

Director Coin announced the four selected student representatives for 2026–27: Samantha (Sam) Pacheco from Gibson, Pia Sheth from Skyline, Maggie Cleveland (from the transcript spelling provided), and Matthew from Liberty. Board members thanked outgoing student reps and invited the new representatives to join meetings next year.

The board moved to accept the student representatives for the 2026–27 school year, the motion was seconded, and the board recorded the vocal affirmative and welcomed the new reps.

What happens next: The new student representatives will begin participation with the board in the 2026–27 school year; administration noted student voice will be a part of the strategic‑plan refresh and other advisory work.