Woodland Joint Unified

 

Student representatives are high school students who attend regular school board meetings and keep trustees informed about current events at their school.

 

“I’m responsible for presenting information about what’s happening at Woodland High School to the board of trustees and the superintendent, from a student perspective,” said Williams.

 

Including student voices is critical to the district’s mission of preparing and empowering all students for a future of endless possibilities, said Andy Paul, director of youth engagement.

 

“Student representatives at board meetings are an important step towards including more youth voices in everything we do here at WJUSD,” Paul said. “When youth speak, everyone listens more carefully. We're lucky to have youth, like Jace, contributing to our meetings.”

 

Williams, a senior who previously attended Lee Middle School, was inspired by the opportunity to represent his fellow students and his school.

 

“When I was asked to do it I volunteered immediately because I wanted to be that liaison between the student body and the board,” Williams said. “It gives me a reason to come to the meetings so that I can learn about what’s going on and take that information back to students, so everyone knows what’s happening throughout the district.”

 

Being involved in extracurricular activities and leadership roles is not new to Williams. He is the FFA President at Woodland High School, Treasurer of the FFA Yolo County Section, ASB President, member of the National Honor Society, and member of the basketball team.

 

Williams also enjoys volunteering in his community as Vice President of the Key Club, a community service organization that works with the Kiwanis Club in Woodland.

 

“We help out with the crab feed a lot,” said Williams, who also volunteers his time with the 4-H Club.

 

As a student, Williams said his favorite subjects at school are anything related to agriculture.

 

“Just because I think the ag classes are hands-on,” he said. “You learn more than just the curriculum. They teach you valuable life skills that can be implemented elsewhere, rather than just in the classroom. And I think the ag teachers at WHS do a great job in shaping us as individuals and preparing us for the real world.”

 

After high school, Williams plans on attending a four-year university and majoring in animal science or agricultural business.

“So I can continue to pursue a career in agriculture and continue to advocate for the future of agriculture,” he said.