The Community Judicial Board (CJB) is often known for its student engagement in leadership and decision making. However, just as big a part of CJB as the students are the teachers who serve on the board: David Zalk, Mackenzie Mcllmail, and newest member Kirstin Holm. Holm is a science teacher starting her fourth year at Blake, teaching Honors and AP Chemistry. Being in the science department is a big reason why she joined this position, as Zalk and Mcilmail are both members of the social studies department. On CJB, teachers and students are given an equal voice to decide the outcome and punishment of a student’s misconduct. Misconduct is something that is bound to be an issue in upcoming school years. Holm noted that “cheating” and “use of A.I” will possibly be an issue. In order to handle this misconduct, Holm wants to “get to the bottom of why a student would choose to act this way.” Holm continued, stating, “[CJB] is about disciplinary action, but it’s also about student support.” Even when school is difficult, Holm urges students to do the work themselves.
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News in Brief: Kirstin Holm Joins CJB
Andrew Jetton, Contributing Writer
November 18, 2024
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