Student Board Council

​​​​​​​Thank you to 2024-25 Student Board Council Members: 

Heayam Abulebdeh, Hillsdale High School
Aisha Afaf, Mills High School
Elijah Agra, Capuchino High School
Athena Bostonmaer, Burlingame High School
Elizabeth Bours, Mills High School
Andrea Chivi, Hillsdale High School
Nayely Fernandez Rodriguez, Peninsula High School
Shreeya Gupta, Aragon High School
Kelyn Jimenez Monson, Bridge Academy
Libbey Kwok, Burlingame High School
Dylan Lee, Capuchino High School
Johnny Lopez Vasquez, Middle College
Emily Ma, Aragon High School
Jordin Mazariegos Fuentes, Bridge Academy
Tala Pantua, Mills High School
Jennifer Pirir Turuy, Bridge Academy
Reece Roach, Mills High School
Anahi Rubio, Peninsula High School
Anderzon Sabillon Pascal, Bridge Academy
Kate Sato, Aragon High School
Vinisha Sharma , San Mateo High School
Gerson Top Chamale, Bridge Academy
Lisbeth Umul Lix, Bridge Academy
Jiangyi (Joy) Zou, San Mateo High School

On April 30, 13 Student Board Council members, along with Superintendent Randall Booker, Senior Executive Coordinator Char Aquino, Student Board Council Coordinator (and MHS Teacher) Joe Hudelson and English Learner Specialist Briana Morales took a field trip to the Academy of Arts and Sciences and participated in a painting workshop at the beach!

The SMUHSD Student Board Council program, established in the 2023-24 school year, was a recipient of a San Mateo County School Boards Association 2024 Kent Award. Kent Awards recognize District or school programs that designed with clear and intentional goals, are innovative and also demonstrate clear evidence of student success.

The primary objective of SMUHSD’s student board council is to serve as a representative body for the diverse student population within our District.

The program is structured to promote intersectionality and equity within the student body. By representing the diverse backgrounds, identities, and circumstances of students across the district, the council seeks to address issues that affect different groups of students and advocate for their needs. This intentional focus on intersectionality and equity is essential in creating an inclusive and supportive school environment where all students feel valued and represented.

The program empowers students to actively participate in discussions about policies, programs, and initiatives that impact their educational experiences. By selecting two Student Board Members each quarter to attend school board meetings, the program provides students with a platform to voice their concerns and advocate for positive change at the district level.

The award was presented on May 10, 2024 at the SMCSBA Awards Banquet.