Missoula Education Foundation

2025-2026 Student Board Application

What makes a great MEF Student Board member?

Students selected for the MEF Student Board are expected to demonstrate the following qualities:

• A proven record of reliability. Students who commit to the board will be expected to attend virtual monthly meetings and complete work in-between meetings in a timely fashion;
• The ability to work with others in a group both peers and adults;
• The ability to communicate ideas verbally and in writing;
• Creative thinking and enthusiastic support for positive change in the schools;
• The ability to represent their school to the community in a highly professional manner.  

MEF Student Board Requirements:

• Attend monthly Student Board meetings, generally lasting 45-60 minutes.
• Attend a 60 minute work session 4-6 times a year.
• Participate in selecting and awarding three outstanding Educators of the Year for MCPS. Nominations are blind-reviewed.
• Identify a need in the district where the Student Board can make an impact.

MEF’s Commitment to the Student Board:

• The MEF Board of Directors supports the Student Board program through helping facilitate meetings, guiding the Educator of the Year nomination and awarding process, and through the Executive Director attending Student Board meetings to help provide historical background and forward thinking vision.
• The MEF Student Board is a unique opportunity to develop leadership skills, and give back to the MCPS community in a meaningful, but not time-consuming way. In a community which values volunteerism and non-profit support, this is your chance to see how you can help change the future for thousands of students, and honor some outstanding educators who have helped mold you.

Please type or print neatly:

Full Name: __________________________________________________________

Home Address: ______________________________________________________

E-mail Address: _____________________________________________________

School and Year: ____________________________________________________

Cell Phone: _____________________________

Home Phone: __________________________

1. Give a concise description of your extra and co-curricular activities.

2. Why do you want to be on the MEF Student Board and what attributes and experiences will help you succeed in this role?

3. Briefly explain your future educational or career goals.

By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read the attributes and requirements of being a member of the MEF Student Board. I acknowledge that if I have to miss a meeting, that I will notify the Student Board Chair, and MEF Executive Director ahead of my absence.

Signature: _________________________________________________

Date: _______________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature: _________________________________________________

Please return this application to Executive Director Susan Tower via e-mail at director@missoulaedfoundation.org or mail to: Missoula Education Foundation, PO Box 1775, Missoula, MT  59806.