On this episode of After The Bell, producer Dee Daniels talks with SCCPSS Student Senate members Shrila Patel, Senior at Savannah Early College and Elliot Smith, Junior at Islands High School about how the districtwide student leadership group elevates student voice by identifying problems and seeking solutions across schools.

They discuss key focus areas including mental health and stress supports, communication of available resources, and making policies more consistent across schools. The students share impacts already made, including changes to uniform/dress code rules such as allowing certain hoodies and spirit wear, and note the benefit of remote learning/mental health days.

They also address ongoing concerns like bullying and discipline, future work on cell phone, grading, and discipline policies, and the need to integrate technology and AI responsibly into learning rather than banning it. They encourage more student participation and explain how to apply via flyers, QR codes, and the SCCPSS website.

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00:00 Welcome and Guests

00:41 What Student Senate Does

01:46 Why Students Join

02:11 Goals and Priorities

03:15 Dress Code Wins

05:09 Next Policy Targets

05:40 Big Issues Students Share

06:56 Mental Health and Stress

09:20 How to Get Involved

11:30 Real Impact Moments

12:39 Bullying and Discipline

14:04 Phones and AI in School

16:08 Advice and Shoutouts

18:09 Future Plans and Wrap Up