Student Assembly and Council
Student Assembly & Council
In March 2024, representatives for PUSD’s first Student Assembly were elected by the high school student body on their respective campuses. Elected members will serve on the Student Assembly, alongside the Student Council, until June 30, 2025.
The four high school students elected to serve on the Student Assembly are: Emilio Alban (Blair, 12 grade), Lucas Kittle (PHS, 9 grade), Matthew (Matteo) Paz (PHS, 12 grade), Kaitlan Sakuma (Marshall, 12 grade).
The Student Assembly commitment is:
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Regular attendance at District-wide Assembly meetings.
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Weekly attendance at an in-person meeting on your campus with Assembly and Council members from your school and your school’s advisor during school hours.
The elected Student Council who will serve in 2024-25 are: Jack (JP) Ramirez (PHS, 11 grade) Lesley Chee (Blair, 11 grade) Terra Bondsmith (Muir, 11 grade).
The Student Council will offer input through a preferential vote at PUSD’s monthly Board of Education (BOE) meetings.
The Student Council commitment is:
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Lead weekly Assembly meetings on your campus.
- Attend two Board of Education meetings at the district office.
PUSD's Student Think Tank supports the Student Assembly and oversees elections.
Meetings
Student Council members from all PUSD high schools will rotate attendance at Board of Education (BOE) meetings; however, all BOE agenda items (except material for closed sessions) will be discussed and voted on at Student Assembly meetings at all six high schools.
Meetings will be held approximately once every other week and the board meeting agenda items will be voted on within the meetings. There will also be designated times for students to bring up issues at the meetings for their Student Council members to voice at PUSD BOE meetings.
Meeting times are determined by elected Student Assembly members and all hours will be community service hours.
Student Assembly 2024-25
In the 2023-34 school year, PUSD students voted for Student Assembly and Council members to join PUSD’s Board of Education.
The PUSD Student Think Tank is in the process of creating a new election cycle for fall 2024. New members will be sworn in spring 2025.
Student Council Members 2024-25
Terra Bondsmith (Muir)
Lesley Chee (Blair)
Lesley Chee (she/her) is on her school’s soccer team, track team, president and founder of her school’s badminton club, and class president. She loves hanging out with friends, cats, and meeting new people. After high school, she plans on continuing to do what she loves while exploring career paths at a four year university.
Jack (JP) Ramirez (PHS)
JP Ramirez is currently a sophomore at Pasadena High School. He has been a member of the PHS cross-country and track teams for the last two years. He is part of the law and public service program and PHS. He is an avid reader who loves learning. Outside of school, JP loves hiking and exploring nature. He plans to attend a four-year college either studying sociology or political science.
Student Assembly Members 2024-25
Emilio Alban (Blair)
Emilio Stuart-Alban (he/him) is the president of his school’s debate team, a member of his school’s swim team, and he is also part of both his school’s orchestra and the Pasadena Youth Orchestra. His favorite activities outside of school are reading and playing music. After graduating from high school, he intends to attend a four-year college, where he plans to major in economics or political science.
Matthew (Matteo) Paz (PHS)
Matteo Paz is a dedicated PHS student. At school, he is a part of the Math Academy, and heads several clubs. Currently he is working as an Assistant Researcher at Caltech. Outside of school he heads the Money Matters nonprofit organization, teaching financial basics to underserved communities. He also heads Elbows, putting on concerts and art shows for the alternative scene in LA. But mostly, he is passionate about the opinion of the student.
Kaitlan Sakuma (Marshall)
Kaitlan Sakuma (she/her) is an active member in her school's ASB, Key Club, and girls' basketball team where she serves as a co-captain and the starting point guard. She has also participated in various sports including XC, golf, and track. When not participating in school related activities, she is usually exploring new eateries, spending time with loved ones, or playing basketball. After graduating from high school, Kaitlan hopes to attend a four year university.
Lucas Kittle (PHS)
