CiTi Instructional Support Services Brings Student Board Members Together for Leadership Training

The Center for Instruction, Technology & Innovation (CiTi) Instructional Support Services department recently facilitated a county-wide leadership training opportunity for student board members, providing students with a deeper understanding of school governance and the important role they play in representing their peers.

The full-day training was led by Stuart Gordon of Appointed to Lead, who worked with students to explore the structure and responsibilities of boards of education, the roles of board members and how school boards function. Students also learned how to use their positions as student board members to effectively advocate for the needs, perspectives and interests of their fellow students.

The interactive sessions encouraged students to think beyond the title of student board member and consider how they can serve as a meaningful connection between their classmates and district leadership. By understanding the board's role and their own responsibilities, students gained tools to communicate student concerns, share ideas and contribute to conversations that help shape their school communities.

Through opportunities like this, CiTi Instructional Support Services continues to support leadership development and collaboration across Oswego County schools, helping students build the knowledge and confidence to become active, informed participants in their school communities.