When Students Lead Meeting Notes November 4th, 2018

Objective: As the first meeting of the year, the group will introduce themselves to the fellow group members and learn how each other got their name. The group members will go over group expectations/ mission statements. Lastly, students will go review their application and discuss with group members.

What role has the Teaneck Public Schools played in your development?

-	Teaneck has served as a safe space to many and has made many feel at home.

-	The school system has managed to serve as a bridge and gateway to mixing many

cultures and people together. Events such as the culture bowl, celebrates the various

ethnicities and cultures present in Teaneck, and finds way to bring them altogether

without discrimination.

-	The public school system has provided students with educational opportunities such free

tutoring and camps dedicated to benefitting the students academic needs.

If you could change one thing about the current school you attend, what would it be and why? -	The amount of homework given is excessive and sometimes last longer than the school

day itself. With the amount of homework, students barely have time for family and

friends, but most importantly themselves.

-	Teachers and the administration should listen to students more often on what they would

want to improve, what they like about the school they go to etc. Often times students are

not asked about their opinions but given they are the ones receiving the product their

opinions should be considered.

-	Although there are many programs and things in place to help students with their

academics, homework club truly served as a place where students could sit and seek help

with their academics.

-	The conditions of the bathrooms can be improved due to the fact that most of the stalls

have no doors, and the sinks do not work.

Additional comments:

-	We wish that students, faculty, etc were more aware of their surroundings and more

tolerant of one another.

-	We would like for teachers to take notice of how they teach, and assess ways to teach

different ways to teach different kinds of students.

-	There should be programs or resources for students who are struggling and resources

that can help align them on track.