Applications are now open for the 2023-2024 Superintendent's Student Advisory Council (SSAC). Council members meet with the superintendent monthly to advise, provide feedback, and present viable solutions from the student’s perspective. The council will include a total of 16 students in grades 5-12. Council members will be ambassadors for the entire student population in Aberdeen School District. By empowering these student voices, Aberdeen School District will continue growing by using student feedback to drive success.
To be eligible for the SSAC, students must meet the following requirements:
- 5th -12th grade school students who attend Aberdeen School District
- 2.5 or better GPA
- No failing grades or unsatisfactory marks on the preceding end of year report card
- Must be endorsed by the school principal
- Must be able to serve a one-year term
- Excellent school attendance
- Demonstrate problem solving, creative thinking, initiative, and desire to make positive change
Additionally, SSAC members must be able to fulfill the following duties:
- Attend all SSAC meetings –approximately six times per year
- Act as liaison between Superintendent and ASD students
- Share information learned with constituents at their local school sites
- Maintain a broad understanding of District and school related issues
- Engage in meaningful dialogue regarding students’ views of the performance and operation of ASD
SSAC meetings are held from 3:00 until 4:00 p.m. in Aberdeen School District's Central Office. Dates for this year have yet to be determined. The deadline for applications is Thursday, September 7, 2023.
To apply, click here.