The Shasta County Office of Education has an opening for a student member on the county’s Board of Education for the 2026-27 school year.
Any student enrolled in a Shasta County public school who will be a junior or senior, and who isn’t the a child or grandchild of a current board member or cabinet level manager, is eligible to apply, SCOE said in the announcement.
Student board members will serve one year — from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.
The board meets at least one evening a month, usually at 6 p.m. on the second Wednesday. The meetings typically last between two and four hours.
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How Shasta County high school students can apply for seat on board of education
Board members screen applications during the regular board meeting on April 15. Selection criteria include a completed application, school of attendance, each student’s background, their accomplishments and recommendations from one or more teachers, counselors or administrators, and from a fellow student.
The board will interview finalists at the May 13 board meeting or a special meeting, SCOE said. No more than two students will be selected.
Interested students can apply by emailing superintendentoffice@shastacoe.org or calling 530-225-0227 for an application. Applications are due no later than 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2.
Mail or deliver applications in person to: Shasta County Office of Education, Attn: Carmen Bahr, 1644 Magnolia Ave., Redding, CA 96001.
For more information call, 530-225-0227.
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