The Community Judiciary Board (CJB) election represents a peaceful and intentional transition of power.

CJB is widely recognized by students as their community representative in disciplinary hearings and plays a critical role in maintaining academic integrity and upholding Blake’s community values. CJB is responsible for hearing cases involving student misconduct—typically significant cases where a pattern of behavior has been identified—and collaborates with administrators to identify a fair and ethical solution. CJB advisor Sarah Warren explains that “[the] response [is a] really important experience for students who have made a choice that is not in line with our community values to be held accountable not just by adults but by their peers.”

Like most judiciary committees, the CJB strongly values consistency between cases. Prior to hearing cases, new CJB members attend several training sessions, where students are encouraged to ask concise, standardized questions to establish a clear foundation for each case. Documentation provided to students before their hearing helps them set expectations for their trial and prepare their defense. Many students are asked questions about their impact on the community or what they have learned as a reflective opportunity beforehand. CJB’s extensive knowledge of the Blake Family Handbook also promotes equitable and uniform decision-making.

Despite the students presumed lack of authority, their opinions are highly revered by administrators. When asked about student voting, Warren shares, “I would say, by and large, the administration accepts the recommendation given to them. I think there’s a lot of respect for the process.

The Blake disciplinary committee consists of three faculty members, Warren, and eight students. “The student voice weighs pretty heavily,” Warren claims. David Zalk, Mackenzie Mcllmail, and Kirstin Holm are the faculty for the CJB, while the students elected are Camila Pardo ’27 and Drew Cheng ’27, Charlee Jones ’26, Chizo Nwokocha ’25 and Romare Onishi ’25. “I hope I don’t see too many people,” Nwokocha said. Regardless of their authoritative role, CJB always strongly considers the students’ interests.