The Board of Trustees believes in enhancing communication and collaboration with students in order to gain insight into student's ideas, perspectives, and feedback on the Beaumont Unified School District's educational programs. The Board also believes in teaching students the importance of civic involvement and supports the participation of a Student Board Member in the District's governance.
Each year, the Board of Trustees shall include two Student Board Members who are selected through an application and interview process.
Eligibility
Any current Beaumont Unified School District high school junior in good standing may apply.
Commitment and Terms
The Student Board Representative will––
Attend bi-weekly and monthly Beaumont USD Board meetings.
Study Board agendas and come to Board meetings prepared with feedback on student-related topics.
Serve as the student voice for the School District.
Prepare a presentation on school site events and activities for each board meeting.
Serve on the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council.
We will select two students per school year. Each student will serve a semester as Board Representative.
Application Process
Juniors interested in serving as Student Board Members for the 2023-24 school year are encouraged to apply by filling out the online application.
Email the application to [email protected] or mail the signed application to––
ATTN: Superintendent Office
Educational Support Facility
PO BOX 187
Beaumont, CA 92223.
Selection and Appointment Process
All applications received by the deadline will be reviewed, and finalists will be selected and invited to interview in person. The finalists will be interviewed by the Student Board Member Selection Committee, which consists of Beaumont Unified School District Board Members, the Superintendent, and the Communications Officer.
The selection committee will choose the students who will serve as Student Board Members. All applicants will receive notification of the final selection.
Born and raised in Beaumont, Hayleigh Bracht, has attended Beaumont schools since kindergarten.
As a senior, she is committed to providing a voice to the youth of Beaumont to ensure people feel heard and safe in their environments.
Bracht is in her fourth year of ASB at Beaumont High School, and holding her first position as vice president this year. She also holds the position of President of the school’s Environmental Club and is an active member of a community service program called Interact.
Outside of school, Bracht tutors an elementary student two times a week and attends school and community events. In addition, she works at a local farm where seasonal events.
Theo Harris has always appreciated the efforts made by staff to consistently provide better education for all of their students. Throughout high school, he has been involved in clubs such as the Black Student Union and the National Honors Society, as well as attending many school-held events like football games or musicals.
Outside of school, Harris is a part of the Beaumont Youth Council as well as the Economic Development Committee. Being involved is something Theo values immensely. He tries to take every opportunity to volunteer to make the City of Beaumont a better place, whether that be participating in community clean-ups or helping with food drives, or volunteering throughout the community through Interact.
Theo’s goal as a student board member is to ensure that the voices of all students are heard and that any problems facing the current student body are addressed appropriately and effectively.
Theo Harris has always appreciated the efforts made by staff to consistently provide better education for all of their students. Throughout high school, he has been involved in clubs such as the Black Student Union and the National Honors Society, as well as attending many school-held events like football games or musicals.