Dear WHS Sophomores and Juniors:
The Waukegan Community Unit School District Board of Education is again seeking a student to serve as a Student Board Member. Now through December 7, 2021, the Board will be accepting applications from qualified sophomores and juniors interested in serving a 1-year term as a non-voting member.
The Student Board Member is a non-voting member of the Board of Education who acts as a liaison between the students and school board. The selected student is given time on each School Board Meeting agenda to speak regarding student concerns, curriculum, and activities.
Student Board Member Application Requirements - A student must meet the following requirements to apply for the position of Student Board Member:
- Be a WHS junior or sophomore student during the 2021-2022 school year.
- Have a grade point average of 2.0 or higher.
- Submit a one-page personal bio (double-spaced) outlining your abilities, goals, and reasons why you are the best choice as a Student Board Member.
- Submit written responses to the following questions:
- Why are you interested in being a Student Board Member?
- What do you feel is the most important issue that Waukegan students face today?
- How would you engage your fellow students to ensure their voices are heard?
- Provide one written reference from a teacher, administrator, or community member.
- Provide contact information, including phone number and/or e-mail address.
This year, the WHS student body will again vote on which qualified applicants they would like to see represent students. The top two vote-getters will participate in an interview process with the Board of Education. The naming of the Student Board Member will take place in January 2022. The term of the position is from January 2022-January 2023.
The deadline for submission of materials is December 7, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. Materials should be submitted to Nicholas Alatzakis at [email protected]. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Nicholas Alatzakis
Director of Communications/ Chief of Staff