NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (October 11, 2025) — Kamryn Tung, a senior at New Rochelle High School, has been named the 2025-2026 student representative to the Board of Education for the City School District of New Rochelle.
Tung, active in Student Government, was chosen by the 2025 Student Government Board. The state Legislature mandated the inclusion of a non-voting student representative on all school boards in a law that took effect July 1.
“The Student Government wanted to select a student who participated in the previous elections,” said Principal Dr. Dagberto Artiles. “Kamryn fit the bill, as she ran and is already well-known by the student body.”
When the new law was passed, Melinda Person spoke of the benefits of student participation.
“Educators know our students have valuable insight that should be included as we strive to best support our public schools. Bringing them into the school board process will show students their voices matter, and it will show officials and district leaders how their actions are perceived by our kids,” said Person, president of the New York State United Teachers, a 700,000-member union. “Most importantly, involving students in local governance processes now will empower them with the skills and habits to strengthen their communities through civic engagement in the future.”
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