Superintendent Lori Romano introduced Allison Selg, a senior at Nature Coast Technical High School. Following campaigning and speeches given by student delegates, Selg was elected by her peers to be the Student Representative to the School Board. Selg was presented with her name plate to be placed at her spot on the dais.
Romano stated she has enjoyed getting to know Selg. “She has great aspirations and lots of different things that she wants to do to support having the student voice really be represented throughout the district, to try to help move the district forward.”
Selg thanked the student delegates for the opportunity to represent them to the school board. Student delegates are chosen from 5th, 8th and 12th grade classes.
For her first summary, Selg discussed:
Spring Hill Elementary – Students state they feel safe coming to school. They would like additional clubs and after-school activities, programs which could be implemented with middle or high school mentors. Parent interaction/communication is up, thanks to the efforts of the school administration.
Suncoast Elementary – The school is proud of having “almost nonexistent bullying,” due in part to their “SMART” expectations. Students would like more access to the library, which is currently open every 6 days. Shin guards are requested due to injuries from playing soccer at PE.
Chocachatti Elementary – Students enjoy their teachers and attending specials. They would like more access to technology.
Westside Elementary – While every part of school is enjoyable, lunch and recess are the students’ favorite activities.
Parrott Middle – Honor roll students are recognized in special ways as a “thank you” for their hard work. Students are asking for a variety of electives, including: workshop, agriculture and technology.
Challenger K8 – Students say they like the clean environment of the school. Events the students enjoy are the 8th grade dance, Brooksville Raid, and a “silly fun” day. Students who ride the bus state that when the a/c stops working in the bus, they are not allowed to put the windows down, and the ride can be very uncomfortable.
Fox Chapel Middle – Art and sports programs are welcomed by the students, who also follow the “Seven Habits.” The students expressed concern over the a/c in Building 10, which seems to break down frequently.
As representative for the district’s 22,000+ students, Selg states she is ready to be the voice for each of them, not just the majority.