Page 50 - Superintendent Annual Report 2023-24
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Student-Focused Culture



        Objective 1: Increase student voice and choice in educational experiences



        Superintendent’s Student Advisory Committee


        The Superintendent’s Student Advisory Committee (SSAC) is composed of high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors
        who represent the District’s diverse student body. This committee serves as a collaborative think tank for innovative ideas
        and makes recommendations to the superintendent in a safe and structured environment. The students use their powerful
        voices to provide feedback on various District policies and procedures, conducting research, using data to support their
        recommendations, and ensuring their voice informs the development of practical solutions with the superintendent.


        During the FY24 school year, the SSAC has been pivotal in addressing critical issues within our District, mainly student
        mental  health  and  wellness.  At  the  Student  Mental  Health  and  Wellness  Conference,  our  SSAC  members  confidently
        engaged with educators and mental health professionals on a panel, sharing their perspectives and personal experiences on
        mental health. The committee also reviewed and offered feedback on parts of the playbook to improve its applicability and
        efficacy and offered insightful input on strategic plan initiative B.1a. The SSAC was involved in the curriculum adoption
        process, providing input on the suggested curriculum for character education, life skills, and resiliency standards. With the
        adoption of House Bill 733 - middle and high school start times, the District elicited students’ voices to get their input on the
        proposed school start times. The SSAC’s assistance has been crucial in ensuring that our programs are thorough and
        represent the needs of our diverse population of students.






































                               Superintendent Burke and members of the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Committee









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