Three high school seniors will spend the next year as student representatives on the High School District 230 Board, serving for the 2025-2026 school year as part of an initiative to bridge the gap between the board and students that began in 2023.
The district said in a statement Shelby Oliver, of Andrew High School, Layla “Mo” Wong, of Stagg High School, and Zinah Hansan, of Sandburg High School, will build a stronger sense of trust and a clear line of communication between students and the board.
The communication would include informing students on board matters.
All three students are presidents of their high school student councils, members of the National Honor Society and are extensively involved in their communities.
Superintendent Robert Nolting said the students will have the opportunity to provide feedback on board policies and initiatives, and Hasan, one of the students, said she plans to do so.
“I’m looking forward to sharing my ideas with the d230 administration to make our district a better place for both its students and staff,” said Hasan, who also participates in her school’s mindfulness club and investment club, along with the Orland Park Rotarian Youth Club.
Oliver said she has completed nearly 145 hours of community service in the past three years and, in addition to running track, she is also a member of the school newspaper, student leadership for a youth retreat program and a club advocating against violence in the community.
“I can’t wait to enjoy my senior year and represent Andrew to improve our school and community for the interests of all,” Oliver said.
Mo Wong said she is excited to make new connections in the role. She is also a part of the principal’s advisory and superintendent’s advisory and is a member of winter guard, snowball, drama club, marching band and color guard.
“I am very excited to network with the other schools and create new relationships,” Mo Wong said. “I hope to use my leadership role to keep Stagg and my sister schools a great place for everyone.”
These newest committee appointments are in addition to other efforts to increase student participation with the board.
District 230 appoints a student from each of the three district high schools to the board due to “growing momentum to include student voices in the district decision-making process,” according to a 2024 news release.
Last October, nine students, including three from each school, were selected to serve on each of the three board committees: education, student support & development, and building & finance.
The district did not clarify whether it will appoint the new students to the committees this year.
The superintendent and principal also meet monthly with a student advisory committee, and the student body at each school is routinely surveyed for feedback and input, according to the district.
“Although student members cannot be voting members of the Board of Education, they will be able to hear about and provide feedback to the policies and initiatives going through the Board,” Nolting said.
Students Shelby Oliver, of Andrew, Layla “Mo” Wong, of Stagg, and Zinah Hansan, of Sandburg are chosen for the District 230 Board.
Three high school seniors will spend the next year as student representatives on the High School District 230 Board, serving for the 2025-2026 school year as part of an initiative to bridge the gap between the board and students that began in 2023.
The district said in a statement Shelby Oliver, of Andrew High School, Layla “Mo” Wong, of Stagg High School, and Zinah Hansan, of Sandburg High School, will build a stronger sense of trust and a clear line of communication between students and the board.
The communication would include informing students on board matters.
All three students are presidents of their high school student councils, members of the National Honor Society and are extensively involved in their communities.
Superintendent Robert Nolting said the students will have the opportunity to provide feedback on board policies and initiatives, and Hasan, one of the students, said she plans to do so.
“I’m looking forward to sharing my ideas with the d230 administration to make our district a better place for both its students and staff,” said Hasan, who also participates in her school’s mindfulness club and investment club, along with the Orland Park Rotarian Youth Club.
Oliver said she has completed nearly 145 hours of community service in the past three years and, in addition to running track, she is also a member of the school newspaper, student leadership for a youth retreat program and a club advocating against violence in the community.
“I can’t wait to enjoy my senior year and represent Andrew to improve our school and community for the interests of all,” Oliver said.
Mo Wong said she is excited to make new connections in the role. She is also a part of the principal’s advisory and superintendent’s advisory and is a member of winter guard, snowball, drama club, marching band and color guard.
“I am very excited to network with the other schools and create new relationships,” Mo Wong said. “I hope to use my leadership role to keep Stagg and my sister schools a great place for everyone.”
These newest committee appointments are in addition to other efforts to increase student participation with the board.
District 230 appoints a student from each of the three district high schools to the board due to “growing momentum to include student voices in the district decision-making process,” according to a 2024 news release.
Last October, nine students, including three from each school, were selected to serve on each of the three board committees: education, student support & development, and building & finance.
The district did not clarify whether it will appoint the new students to the committees this year.
The superintendent and principal also meet monthly with a student advisory committee, and the student body at each school is routinely surveyed for feedback and input, according to the district.
“Although student members cannot be voting members of the Board of Education, they will be able to hear about and provide feedback to the policies and initiatives going through the Board,” Nolting said.
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