Student Board Member
Bringing Student Voice to District Leadership
The Banning Unified School District Student Board Member serves as a student representative to the Board of Trustees and helps bring student perspectives, experiences, and priorities into District-level conversations. The Student Board Member provides an important connection between students and District leadership while gaining firsthand experience in governance, leadership, and public service.
2026–27 Student Board Member
Jordyn Jackson
“My main goal is to make sure students feel like they matter and feel like they are heard.”
— Jordyn Jackson
Meet Our 2026–27 Student Board Member
Jordyn Jackson serves as the Banning Unified School District Student Board Member for the 2026–27 school year. She was sworn into office during the September 9, 2026, Board of Trustees meeting.
Jordyn is actively involved in the Banning High School community through Associated Student Body, Cheer, and Track & Field. She has also volunteered at athletic events and competed at the CIF level as a member of Banning High School's 4x100-meter relay team.
Oath of Office
Jordyn Jackson was officially sworn in as Banning Unified School District's 2026–27 Student Board Member during the September 9, 2026, Board of Trustees meeting. Board President Shelly Ruiz administered the Oath of Office, formally welcoming Jordyn to the Board. Throughout the school year, Jordyn will bring student perspectives to Board discussions and help ensure student experiences, ideas, and priorities are represented in District-level conversations.
Jordyn's Priorities
During her term, Jordyn hopes to:
- Strengthen communication between students and the District.
- Ensure students feel heard, valued, and included.
- Increase student understanding of District decisions.
- Promote access to college, career, trade, and other postsecondary opportunities.
- Encourage greater student involvement in school communities.
Leadership Beyond the Board
Following graduation, Jordyn plans to continue her education and pursue a career as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. She hopes to carry the leadership and communication skills developed through her service as Student Board Member into her future academic and professional endeavors.
Welcomed to the Board
Board President Shelly Ruiz administers the Oath of Office to 2026–27 Student Board Member Jordyn Jackson during the September 9, 2026, Board of Trustees meeting.