Student Board Council

The San Mateo Union High School District Student Board Council is a new board made up of student representatives from each of the District’s high schools who represent diverse interests of the student body. 

From this Council, two Student Board Members will be selected each quarter to attend approximately six school board meetings to represent the Council and entire student body on important issues! 

Student Board Council members are selected by a subcommittee of the Board of Trustees and students. Students serve on the Council for one school year. 

Responsibilities: 

• Attend monthly District Student Board Council meetings to learn about issues being discussed by our School Board that are important to students at your school! 

• Represent peers at your school to make sure important issues are discussed in this forum and at school board meetings! 

• Attend regular school board meetings to represent the entire student body on important issues.

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.