EMPOWERING STUDENT VOICES
Dear Royal Oak Schools Families,
In January, we honored the elected officials from our community who serve as Royal Oak Schools Board of Education members. In the last few years, our district added seats held by Royal Oak High School students, both at the board table for Regular Meetings and Finance and Facilities meetings, each held once a month. These students were selected following an application and interview process last spring. Their role lends a student voice to our work, and they are always excited to share their current projects and initiatives.
Another activity supporting our goal to hear students' voices is monthly lunch meetings with me, representatives of the Board of Education, student board members, and high school students. Each time, we have an open agenda to hear their thoughts, ask questions, and listen as they share the good news regarding their experiences as students, club members, or athletes.
This spring, we will launch a new application period for the 2025-26 Student Board Member seats. This is open to any high school students in the district who may be interested. More information will be coming soon.
- Mary Beth Fitzpatrick, Superintendent Royal Oak Schools