Dress code complaints about restrictions on leggings as well as complaints about water bottle restrictions figured prominently in student comments during a recent school-wide strategic planning session. But that was far from the whole story, said speakers at the February 21 Jefferson High School Board of Trustees meeting.
“Most of what we talked about was actually educational,” said senior Jacob Rasch. He said the event did a lot to make students feel empowered. Many of the 411 items raised during the planning session focused on career/college preparation and communication, according to a report presented to the board. Students wanted more exposure to career opportunities through job shadowing or internships and college and/ or career fairs.
More assistance with career planning and exploration was also a concern raised. Under the topic of communications, participants cited communication between staff members, between the school board and students or staff, between different social groups, and between parents and the school as needing improvement.
