Decatur School Board Swears In Student Representatives

Two MacArthur High School students joined the board to offer their perspectives as student ambassadors.

Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Secondary Education

Decatur School Board Swears In Student Representatives

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Should high school students serve as official junior members on your local school board?

The Decatur school board recently swore in two students from MacArthur High School to serve as junior board members. Remah Qattom and Laiell Robinson will represent their school at future meetings.

Why it matters

Including students in governance provides the board with direct insight into the daily experiences of the student body. These selections ensure that young voices are represented in administrative decision-making processes.

The school board now includes representation from both MacArthur High School and Eisenhower High School. Students were chosen by their respective administrative teams based on their status as outstanding representatives.

The players

Remah Qattom

She is a senior at MacArthur High School who was selected to serve as a junior school board member.

Laiell Robinson

He is a junior at MacArthur High School and a newly appointed student ambassador to the Decatur school board.

Bill Clevenger

He serves as the president of the Decatur school board.

Ezrah Vogel

He is a student at Eisenhower High School who joined the board in October.

Ke'Airra Cotton

She is a student at Eisenhower High School who was appointed to represent her peers on the school board.

The details

Remah Qattom, a senior, and Laiell Robinson, a junior, were officially sworn in to their new positions as junior board members. They join Ezrah Vogel and Ke'Airra Cotton from Eisenhower High School in providing a student perspective during board of education meetings.

Ezrah Vogel and Ke'Airra Cotton joined the board in October 2026.
Remah Qattom and Laiell Robinson were sworn in on October 27, 2026.

Culture Shift

The appointment of student members to the Decatur school board reflects the nationwide expansion of student representative positions on local school boards. This move illustrates a broader cultural shift toward incorporating youth voices into the formal governance of educational institutions.

Students at MacArthur and Eisenhower high schools now have a direct line of communication to the board through their peers. This structure changes how local families can voice concerns regarding school policies and daily educational experiences.

The takeaway

Student representation bridges the communication gap between district administrators and the classroom. Residents can look to these new members as the primary link for student-focused feedback during board meetings.