Press release from Academy of the Redwoods:

Alejandra Ramirez Peralta, a dedicated and accomplished 11th grade student at the Academy of the Redwoods, has been selected by the State Board of Education (SBE) Ad-Hoc Screening Committee as one of 12 semifinalists to move forward in the highly competitive selection process for the esteemed 2024-25 California State Board of Education Student Member position.

Alejandra’s outstanding academic record, leadership qualities, and commitment to educational excellence have garnered her this distinguished honor. Her passion for education and dedication to advocate for her peers make her an exceptional candidate for this role.

The next phase of the selection process will take place at the annual Student Advisory Board on Education (SABE) conference, scheduled from November 5 through November 8, 2023, in Sacramento. This event is sponsored by the California Association of School Councils (CASC) and serves as a platform for the brightest student leaders across the state to convene and discuss pressing educational matters.

During the conference, Alejandra will have the opportunity to present her vision and aspirations for the role of Student Board member to the student delegates in attendance. This presentation will be a crucial aspect of her candidacy, as the delegates will vote to select six finalists from the pool of talented candidates.

Following this, the six candidates will undergo interviews with the State Board of Education Screening Committee on Tuesday, November 7. From this group, three finalists will emerge and be recommended to the full State Board of Education for approval at its meeting on Wednesday, November 8.

Once approved, the names of the three finalists will be forwarded to the Governor’s office for consideration. The Governor will carefully evaluate the candidates and ultimately select one student to serve on the State Board of Education for the 2024-25 academic school year.

The Academy of the Redwoods community congratulates Alejandra on this well-deserved recognition and wishes her the best of luck in the upcoming stages of the selection process.

For further information about the SABE Conference, please visit: https://www.casc.net/sabe