Student Advisory Council
Student Advisory Council
now accepting applications for 2008-2009 school year
Applications deadline extended to May 30, 2008
The Illinois State Board of Education is currently seeking applications for the Student Advisory Council (SAC) to the Illinois State Board of Education for the 2008-09 school year.
The students who comprise the Student Advisory Council are very diverse, as they come from different geographic locations, ethnic backgrounds, and types of schools. However, they possess similar qualities, which include a strong work ethic, ability to think “outside-the-box,” the willingness to set aside time from their busy schedules for SAC work and the skill of working well in groups. Members are invited to attend Board meetings and sessions of the General Assembly. As SAC members, students also may review and critique ISBE’s existing or proposed programs, policies and regulations, as well as inform Illinois students of SAC activities.
Eligibility to apply for the 2008-2009 SAC is limited to public high school students who will be either a sophomore, junior or senior during the 2008-2009 school year. Given the need to hear from students on some of the more complicated issues faced by our state, special consideration will be given to applicants from low-performing schools or districts.
An application is now available online at: http://www.isbe.net/SAC/sac_application.pdf. It must be returned to the State Board of Education by 5 p.m., Friday, May 30, 2008. The mailing address is:
Illinois State Board of Education
Student Advisory Council
S-202
100 N. First St.
Springfield, IL 62777
Activities of the Student Advisory Council in 2008-2009 are contingent upon final State budget allocation.
For more information, contact Andrea Wingo at 217-782-6434 or awingo@isbe.net.
