FBISD STUDENT
ADVISORY NETWORK
The Student Voice Advisory Network is a superintendent-led initiative that brings together students from each of the 12 FBISD high schools to participate in day-long meetings each month that develop student’s leadership, advocacy skills and stakeholder engagement. Student Ambassadors also elevate the student voice in decision-making at the district and campus levels and regularly advise district officials on policy and program matters. VOICES is also responsible for planning and running the district-wide High School Student VOICES Summit annually.
OUR MISSION
The Student VOICES Advisory Network consists of empowered students that want to see a change in their local community. As these students bring their perspectives and thoughts directly to the Superintendent, and other Fort Bend Independent School District leaders, they try to create a positive change in their schools. Along with representing the students at a district level, this group of students hosts an annual Student VOICES Summit hoping to transform a specific issue in their communities.
2025 - 2026 Cohort Applications
Additional information regarding the program or the application process may be directed to Angela.Espinosa@fortbendisd.gov
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Application window opens: Friday, January 17th
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Application window closes: Sunday, February 2nd at 11:59pm.
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Applicants will be notified of decision the week of February 10th.
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First Meeting: Tuesday, February 25, 2025​
Three students are selected to represent each campus and are eligible to apply during Spring of their Freshman, Sophomore and Junior years. Students will serve a one-and-a-half-year term and may be eligible to apply for the following year as a Lead VOICES Ambassador. This is a one-and-a-half-year commitment (February 2025 - April 2026) and attendance is mandatory at all meetings. Upon failure to attend two meetings' students will be replaced by the next qualified candidate from their school.
Applicants should be in good standing based upon grades, attendance, and behavior; have an interest in developing their personal leadership skills; have permission from their parent or guardian; and be willing to accept the attendance and participation expectations.
If selected, participants are required to attend each 2025 - 2026 meetings in its entirety. Full-day meetings are scheduled monthly during the school year. Students will miss their classes for these monthly meetings, but they will not be considered an absence at the campus.
All leadership meetings will be at a district site and begin at 7:30 a.m. and end at 2:00 p.m. District transportation to and from the meeting sites will be provided for all students, if needed. Students who have the written permission of their caregiver/parent may drive to the FBISD Administration Building or identified district site. Students needing district transportation for the program will utilize the Elkins Academy Bus Routes and will be confirmed in prior to the first meeting.​
Students will be provided with a light breakfast, lunch and beverages for all meetings.
