Student Advisor to the CMS Board of Education
The Student Advisor to the CMS Board of Education serves January-December to represent the voices and perspectives of students in school board discussions and policy-making.
Role of Student Advisor
Serve January - December 2024 as the Student Advisor to the Charlotte- Mecklenburg Board of Education (CMS school board)
Actively prepare for and attend school board meetings twice a month
Share student views on policies and decisions the board is considering
Serve as an officer of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Youth Council, the CMS student advisory council
CMS students in grades 10-11
Sign up to be a candidate between first day of school and September 20
A school board committee selects finalists, who then run to be elected in late October through Election Day.
All CMS high school students may vote for Student Advisor.
Election info to be posted in October 2024