The Hamilton Southeastern Schools Foundation will be placing 8 local high school seniors on the board of directors.  The foundation news release below provides the details.

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Hamilton Southeastern Schools Foundation (HSSF) is expanding leadership opportunities for local students. Beginning this year, the HSSF will welcome eight high school seniors to serve on the organization’s Board of Directors. The seats, divided evenly between FHS and HSEHS, will be open to juniors and seniors.

HSSF President, Tim McCoy offers, “Student engagement has always been a goal of the Foundation. The expansion of additional student board seats provides a greater opportunity for student voice, but also great succession planning for the organization.” As members of the Board of Directors, students will gain experience in philanthropy, community service and leadership while offering the organization insight from a key stakeholder group.

This type of student involvement caught the eye of Fishers City Councilmen Eric Moeller and Todd Zimmerman. The duo has created an innovative philanthropic fund to allow students to administer and award micro grants to teachers and schools. “This is a win-win opportunity. Students gain practical experience through service learning and the funds benefit our hard working teachers,” says Zimmerman. Moeller agrees, “We know that HSE Schools are cultivating future leaders and residents of Fishers. We wanted to create a program that would encourage students to think critically about tough decisions, current needs, and planning for the future.”

According to Freedom Kolb, Executive Director, “This type of real-world, hands on experience compliments the districts HSE21 effort. Students have so much to contribute to the Foundation and to the community as both decision makers and change agents. Who better to ask about how to invest dollars toward impact?” Student Board Members will attend orientation on August 6 and kick off their board service on August 18.