Open to first through twelfth grade students, the Vermont Student Council facilitates development of leadership skills and the exchange of ideas and experiences between student members.

Grades 1-4:
Student councils are facilitated at individual schools with VPA support.

Grades 5-12:
The state student council’s officers are elected at the annual conference. Monthly meetings are held at the VPA office in Montpelier. Any student may attend the scheduled meetings.

All Vermont students are invited to attend the state conference, held annually. At that time, any student interested in serving on the state student council may run in the elections. Elected positions include: president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, public relations, parliamentarian, technical officer and representatives-at-large (2 representatives each from grades 5-8 and 9-12). The newly elected positions are in effect beginning with the November student council meeting.

Vermont Student Council Constitution

Vermont Student Council Committee Meeting Minutes

Vermont Student Council Secretary and Technical Officer Report

Each June, Vermont sends up to 12 students to the National Association of Student Councils (NASC) conference. Conference locations vary. Visit the NASC web site for more information: www.nasc.us