February 20, 2008

Attention Grade 11 Students:

     The Connecticut State Board of Education has begun the selection process for two seniors to serve as student Board members during the 2008-09 year. Since July 1998, two Grade 12 public school students have been seated on the Connecticut State Board of Education. The students, who are appointed by the Governor, serve a one-year term, beginning July 1.

     This year's students are Whitney Bartell of Simsbury and James Blake of Litchfield.

     Applications for next year's seats must be postmarked on or before March 20, 2008. The State Student Advisory Council on Education (SSACE) will review all applications and will select several students for an interview. A SSACE panel will conduct interviews in late April or early May and will refer five of those individuals to the Governor for her consideration. The Governor, in turn, will interview the five students and will appoint two to serve on the Board from July 1, 2008-June 30, 2009.

     Applications and information about the Connecticut State Board of Education are available by accessing the Department's website.