Student board members play a vital role in bringing the student perspective into district leadership, ensuring that student voices are heard in decisions that shape their education. They provide insight into district policies, making a real impact on their schools and community.
This role empowers students to actively engage in the decision-making process, develop valuable leadership and civic skills, and advocate for their peers.
What Do Student Representatives Do?
As a Student Representative to the Board of Education, you will:
Communicate with Students: Keep your peers informed about board actions and decisions that impact them.
Advocate for Student Interests: Gather student concerns, opinions, and ideas to present to the board, ensuring student perspectives are considered in decision-making.
Attend Board Meetings: Participate in all school board meetings to stay informed and provide student input on policies, programs, and decisions affecting students. Students are urged to carefully weigh this opportunity alongside their other academic and extracurricular activities as board meeting attendance and participation are a must.
Co-chair as President of the Inter-High Council.
Learn more about the 2026-2027 Student Representative Application & Selection Process below:
Please review the Modesto City Schools Board of Education Board Bylaw 9150 regarding the role of Student Board Members and Board Exhibit 9150 regarding Student Member Selection.
2026-2027 Board Meeting Dates for Student Representatives
Monday August 17, 2026
Monday September 8, 2026
Monday September 28, 2026
Monday October 19, 2026
Monday November 9, 2026
Monday November 23, 2026
Monday December 14, 2026
Tuesday January 19, 2027
Tuesday February 9, 2027
Monday March 8, 2027
Monday March 29, 2027
Monday April 19, 2027
Monday May 17, 2027
Who Can Apply?
Eligible applicants must be:
Current high school sophomores or juniors enrolled at one of the following schools:
Fred Beyer High School
Grace M. Davis High School
Thomas Downey High School
Robert T. Elliott Education Center
James Enochs High School
Joseph A. Gregori High School
Peter Johansen High School
Modesto High School
In good academic and disciplinary standing, meeting extracurricular activity eligibility criteria as outlined in the Student Handbook and Code of Conduct.
How to Apply
The deadline to apply is Sunday, April 5, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
👉 Access the Student Representative to the Board Application HERE.
What Happens Next?
Your application will be reviewed by a selection committee at your high school.
Interviews will take place at your school between Monday, April 6 and Friday, April 24, and you will be notified if selected.
Each school will submit one candidate for District-level interviews, which will take place on Wednesday, May 6 from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm.
The District Office will announce the two students selected to serve as the 2026-2027 Student Representatives to the Board of Education.
The new Student Representatives will be introduced at the Board meeting on May 18, 2026.
