A Student Voice for School Board

By Kate B.

The Roland-Story School Board held a meeting on Tuesday, September 12, with a new member present. Roland-Story student Emilia Broich attended as a student-representative on the school board. Emilia Broich is a senior at Roland-Story High School. She is involved in various activities. As of this year, she has been attending the school board meetings as a representative of the student body. The board meets on the second Monday of every month. During the September meeting, she gave input on the new stadium and discussed how students feel about various fundraisers. 

When Broich was asked about the benefits of having a student voice on the school board, she answered, “The benefit of having a student on the board provides opportunities. Opportunities for the school board to understand how their decisions are impacting the student body. Opportunities for students to understand how decisions are made and how the school works. It also gives an opportunity for the student (representative) to be civically engaged.” 

Emilia Broich’s role on the board is very important and helpful for the administration. “My role during the school board is to give feedback to the board on things they are discussing,” said Broich. “It is so important to have a student voice on the school board. By no fault of the board, the board doesn’t walk in the halls and feel the direct impact of the decisions they are making.” Emilia Broich’s student voice impacts the school board’s decision by giving a student’s perspective on how the school operates.

The next school board meeting will be held in October. Broich will have the opportunity to attend and speak on behalf of the students. She will be able to give input about the new stadium after the Roland-Story football team has been able to play several home games in the updated facility. The board appreciates Emilia Broich’s contributions, and she is making a difference for the Roland-Story School District. 

Location: Story City, IA 50248, USA

Popular posts from this blog

Back in the Swing of Things: The Return of Roland-Story’s Jazz Band

By Mason S. The Roland-Story Jazz Band is gearing up for a year of swinging songs, soulful solos, and jaw-dropping performances. After placing 3rd last year at the Iowa Jazz Championships, this year's band has big shoes to fill, especially to keep the rich musical tradition alive and prove that they are one of the top ensembles in the entire state. Students have been working hard to perfect their musical selections, from big-band Jazz Standards to modern funk hits. Lead trombone player Bradey Haberl said, “I think this year's music is some of the best I’ve ever played. It's definitely my favorite by far, but it is also by far the most difficult music we have ever played. This increased difficulty in music is not without reason. The rhythm section currently comprises all returning players: Aubrey Britten on bass, Cael Vermeer on piano, Mason Schnurstein on guitar, with Ella Murphy and Eli Van Hove both on percussion. The rhythm section is the glue that keeps the band togethe...
Read more

Roland-Story at The Iowa Jazz Championships

By Bradey H. On April 2nd, the Roland-Story Jazz Band played at the Scheman Building in Ames for the annual Iowa Jazz Championships. After placing first at the SCIBA (South Central Iowa Band Association) Jazz Festival to qualify for the championships, the band continued participating in contests and practicing four times a week to improve for this performance. Just a few weeks earlier, the band had clinics with retired Southeast Polk band director Ted Hagan and Drake jazz professor Bob Meunier. Using the advice from these two experts, the band finished polishing the four pieces they were going to play for the championships. The songs to be performed were “Hipper by the Dozen” by Al Horney, “Chicken Scratch” by Kris Berg, “Sagebrush” by Annie Booth, and “Hit the Bricks” by Gordon Goodwin. The band had only performed “Sagebrush” once before, so a majority of the practice time was devoted to it. In the final days leading up to the event, the band’s director, Kevin Masemann, made the final...
Read more

The Road to State

By Kelsey J. We had been preparing for this one day for months. State came and went for the Roland-Story Jazz band. But it was the preparation leading up to it that mattered the most. The Roland-Story Jazz Band was set to compete on April 8th at 2:45 pm. The two weeks leading up to it were very stressful and filled with tons of practice. Between sectionals, full band practices, and clinics we were booked tight.  To be able to become better, you have to seek the help of the very best along the way. The Roland-Story Jazz band’s first clinic was with Bob Neunier. He came and listened to the band on March 31st. Bob is the Professor of Percussion & Director of Bands at Drake University, where he is the conductor of the wind symphony and director of percussion studies. The kids brought him in to help give tips and advice to the band. With his elite skill set, he helped to lock in the rhythm with the rest of the band. He gave new ideas and insights on how we could take our band from g...
Read more