How do important decisions get made in a self-directed democratic school? Do students really get to vote on the budget, the hiring and firing of staff, and other essential elements of school life? Find out on this episode of the Alpine Valley School podcast, where we delve into the School Meeting. Listen as three past School Meeting Chairs talk about their experiences in running the meeting, and discuss times when their job was frustrating, as well as when it was most rewarding. Join James Kashevos, Em Eliasen, and Efe Osemwengie as they talk about how School Meeting shaped their lives as young people, and how they continue to use those lessons in the adult world.

Show notes for this episode available at: www.alpinevalleyschool.com/podcast/ep25

Want to learn more?

• Watch a video from Sudbury Valley about School Meeting.
• Read our blog post: How Business Gets Done
• Check out the Alpine Valley School Family Handbook
• Read an article from The New Republic about Sudbury Schooling
• Listen to the podcast episode about Judicial Committee.
• Learn more about Robert's Rules of Order (discussed in the interview)
• Listen to James Kashevos being interviewed on another episode of the podcast

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