There are several reasons why I chose to attend a board of trustees meeting. I am very interested in staying informed about the decisions being made about my education. I also want to voice my concerns and opinions about certain issues that affect my school community, such as school safety and general education. Additionally, attending a school board meeting provides an opportunity to meet and connect with other students, parents, teachers, and community members who all share similar interests and concerns. Prior to attending a school board meeting, I may have several questions or concerns for the board. For example, I’d like to know the agenda for the meeting, who will be speaking, and what specific topics will be discussed. I would also like …show more content…
The board is responsible for setting policies, providing funding, and making decisions that affect the overall functioning of the educational system. They ensure that the needs of students, teachers, and parents are met and that the educational system is aligned with the goals and values of the community, as well as society. The functionalist perspective views the school board as a component of the larger educational system. The conflict perspective can show that a school board meeting can be shown as a site of struggle over power and resources. In this perspective, the school board represents the dominant group in society and is responsible for maintaining a healthy and lasting district. The meeting can be viewed by parents, teachers, and community members as a struggle for power and resources. The conflict perspective demonstrates the role of power in society and views the school board as a source of conflict in the educational system. The symbolic interactionism perspective of a school board meeting can be shown as a social interaction between people who attach meaning to symbols and engage in communication. In this perspective, the school board meeting is viewed as a space where parents, teachers, and community members come together to discuss the issues affecting the educational system. The …show more content…
One issue that stood out to me most was school budgeting. The board members continued to speak on budgeting costs and how our schools can do better in the future with the money they're given. I felt that there could have been many different ways for schools to use money, but there were some ideas that I didn’t agree with. I felt as if many community members were being ignored or not heard well enough. There were many good points brought up by community members such as using the money to fund new computer programs or buy new equipment for school nurses. Every member who spoke had a good point or idea. I felt that I made a difference in my community by watching and participating in this board meeting. I typed many questions into the chat box, replied to a comment, and began to understand the board of education in a different way. I now know how hard the board works to ensure that students stay safe, learn as much as they can, and enjoy learning. I passed down much of this information to family members and watched it with them too. Overall, this board meeting made me feel as if I made a difference in my