Student Board Member
The Purpose of having a Student Board Member
The Student Board Member will represent all of the student orchestra members at the meetings held by the WVYS Board of Directors. Time will be given to the Student Board Member at each meeting to present any concerns or ideas.
Election
The Student Board Member will be elected by the body of student musicians shortly after the beginning of each new season.
Length of Term
The length of the term for one student shall be one season, approximately August through July. The same student may apply any number of times and be reelected each year. If the student wishes to step down from the position prior to the end of the season, the board will select a new student board member or open a new vote to the students. The board retains the right to remove the student if they are no longer able to fulfil their responsibilities, or for any reason.
Time and Location of Board Meetings
Board meetings take place approximately every other month at 6:00 pm prior to rehearsals on Tuesdays. The meetings are held in the same building as the rehearsals. The student will be released in time for the rehearsal.
Duties
The Student Board Member will:
Compensation
There will be no compensation for this position. In good standing, this position will be valuable on a resume and for providing a board experience to the student that may serve him or her in the future.
The Purpose of having a Student Board Member
The Student Board Member will represent all of the student orchestra members at the meetings held by the WVYS Board of Directors. Time will be given to the Student Board Member at each meeting to present any concerns or ideas.
Election
The Student Board Member will be elected by the body of student musicians shortly after the beginning of each new season.
Length of Term
The length of the term for one student shall be one season, approximately August through July. The same student may apply any number of times and be reelected each year. If the student wishes to step down from the position prior to the end of the season, the board will select a new student board member or open a new vote to the students. The board retains the right to remove the student if they are no longer able to fulfil their responsibilities, or for any reason.
Time and Location of Board Meetings
Board meetings take place approximately every other month at 6:00 pm prior to rehearsals on Tuesdays. The meetings are held in the same building as the rehearsals. The student will be released in time for the rehearsal.
Duties
The Student Board Member will:
- represent student members from all sections of the orchestra.
- attend the first part of each board meeting.
- submit agenda items prior to the board meeting.
- present any concerns or ideas from the musicians to the board.
- serve as a liaison between the board and the students using discretion when sharing what was discussed at the board meetings without gossiping, complaining about the board, or sharing any confidential information.
Compensation
There will be no compensation for this position. In good standing, this position will be valuable on a resume and for providing a board experience to the student that may serve him or her in the future.