Are you passionate about student leadership? Are you someone who wants to voice your opinions and make a difference? Do you want to be a part of making history? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are the right person to step up for the Student Delegate leadership opportunity.

Background:  Each year, one HCPSS student is elected, by the HCPSS student body, to represent the student voice as a member on the Board of Education. This year, HCPSS is thrilled to offer our third annual "Student Member Convention", where Student Delegates from each middle and high school will select the two candidates who will run for the Student Member of the Board of Education (SMOB).    The Student Member Convention will be held on February 18, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Rouse Theater at Wilde Lake High School.

Who?  We are seeking students who are interested in serving as a Student Delegate to the Student Member Convention.  As a delegate, students will serve as leaders by working with other delegates to select the two SMOB candidates,  and promote the SMOB position at our school. This is a tremendous opportunity for students to lead and serve both your peers and community -  in a challenging and rewarding capacity.  

A successful delegate will....

• Serve as a representative leader of his/her classmates.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the Student Member of the Board of Education.
• Respect the ideas of others.
• Work well with other students.
• Read and evaluate the writing and presentations of other students.
• Give and receive constructive feedback.
• Make up work or activities missed while attending convention.
• Demonstrate interest in the democratic process, leadership, and public service.
• Prepare to review SMOB applications before the convention.
• Promote the position of SMOB.
• Participate in delegate training sessions at HCASC meetings or online.
• Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity.

How?  Students who wish to apply to serve as a delegate to the Student Member Convention on February 18, 2020 and select the final 2 candidates for Student Member of the Board of Education must:

1. Submit a Student Delegate Application to Mrs. Shindel by November 22, 2019.
2. Read the Delegate Cover Letter.
3. Request staff to complete the Student Delegate Evaluation forms and submit them to Mrs. Shindel by November 22, 2019.
4. Complete an interview with Mrs. Shindel and selection committee.

Students can pick up an application from the front office or an electronic copy is included below. 

Electronic Application: Student Delegate Packet 2019-2020