The Superintendent’s Bobcat Advisory Council is composed of a group of enthusiastic Hempstead High School students. The Bobcat Advisory Council is made up of three students from each grade level. These students are nominated by their high school principal and meet monthly with the Superintendent of Schools to discuss campus initiatives and district happenings. 

Purpose

The purpose of the Superintendent’s Bobcat Advisory Council is to provide feedback and input to the Superintendent and Board of Trustees regarding District and campus initiatives, events, and procedures.

Council Membership
The council is composed of 3 students from each grade level in grades 9-12 at Hempstead High School.

Council Commitment
Students will attend a monthly meeting with the Superintendent and staff. Once per semester members of the Board of Trustees will be invited to attend a monthly meeting. Students may have activities or tasks to perform to prepare for meetings.

Appointment Timeframe
Members are selected in August and remain on the committee through the last day of school for that school year.

Benefits

• Give students ownership of some of the improvement priorities
• Students will have the opportunity to have a direct role in improving Hempstead ISD for all students.
• Students will gain leadership, public speaking, decision-making, and team-building skills.
• Students will have a great addition to their resume and college applications.