All active student board representatives from across Washington state are welcome to join the Student Representative Network (SRN). This group meets monthly during the school year (September-May) to connect student board representatives to issues and topics regarding K-12 education in Washington state.
By a vote of its members, the network selects a chair, vice chair, and secretary each year during its November meeting at WSSDA’s annual conference.
The chair oversees the work of the network and their duties include, but are not limited to:
In order to be elected chair, the candidate must:
The vice chair serves as the backup leader to the chair, so the network is never without leadership. Duties include, but are not limited to:
In order to be elected vice chair, the candidate must:
The secretary serves as the primary record keeper for the network. Duties include:
In order to be elected secretary, the candidate must:
“Being able to experience the lessons of our state/country’s legislative system was more than I ever expected. However, being able to partake in WSSDA’s annual conference and connect with the Student Board Representatives Network is beyond words. It provided me with clarity and community to other young advocates that were like me and, yet, not like me at all. We all empowered, motivated, and respected the others. Those experiences are irreplaceable.”
Brooklyn Arroyo, Pasco Student Board Representative
“The Student Representatives Network was an invaluable resource during my time as a Student Representatives. It allowed me to hear best practices from across the state and bring those ideas home to my district in Kennewick.”
Zachary Glenn, Kennewick Student Board Representative
Typically the last Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m.
Marissa Rathbone
Strategic Advocacy Director
360-481-5842