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Purpose
The Board believes that students should participate in the governance of school activities at levels appropriate to their ages and competencies because:

1. students should have a part in the determination of activities which so deeply affect their lives,
2. as an institution fundamental to the operation of a democratic society, the schools should strive to exemplify the democratic ideal of citizen participation in decision making,
3. as part of their educational development, students should assume some of the responsibility of planning and executing the activities of the schools,
4. students are a valuable resource whose contributions can materially aid and benefit the schools.

Responsibility

The Board directs that students be invited to participate in decision making in the following areas:

1. student conduct and the disciplinary code,
2. curriculum planning,
3. grading system,
4. safety programs,
5. selection of resource materials appropriate to their age and competencies.

Suggestions for the improvement of the schools may be offered by any student, provided they are of a constructive nature and contribute toward the realization of the educational goals of the district.

Delegation of Responsibility
The Superintendent shall develop procedures to implement this policy which:

1. provide for the submission, consideration and response to constructive student suggestions,
2. insure that student participation is fairly representational of the whole student body.