STUDENT COUNCIL

STUDENT COUNCIL REQUIREMENTS

Since members of student council represent the school, they are held at a higher level of expectation and accountability than the regular student body.  Grades, behavior, and attitude are all major factors in determining a potential student council member’s eligibility. 

All candidates MUST present a speech.  Speeches must be typewritten, and should not exceed 3 minutes in length.  A copy of the speech must be given for Mrs. Holewinski’s approval.

 

CAMPAIGN RULES

  1. The cost of campaign materials should not exceed $25.
  2. All posters must be approved and signed by Mrs. Holewinski, and may be hung only in the designated areas around the school.
  3. All posters hung in individual classrooms must have the approval of the teacher in charge of that room.
  4. Distribution of campaign materials shall not interfere with the educational atmosphere of classes.
  5. Nothing edible (candy, cookies, etc.) is allowed to be given out. 
  6. Candidates are responsible for the removal of their own posters, the day after the election.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES OF MEMBERS AND OFFICERS:

PRESIDENT (8TH GRADE)

  • Act as the leader of a group discussion.
  • Serve as a spokesperson for the student body.
  • Keep the adviser informed about committees.
  • Seek the adviser’s opinions on matters of importance.
  • Contribute ideas at meetings.
  • Attend all student council functions, including Supplies R Us and 1st Friday breakfasts.

 

VICE PRESIDENT   (7TH GRADE)

  • Be prepared to assume the duties of the president at any time.
  • Act as chairperson of a meeting if the president is unable to attend.
  • Contribute ideas at meetings.
  • Attend all student council functions, including Supplies R Us and 1st Friday breakfasts.

 

SECRETARY   (6TH GRADE)

  • Take attendance at meetings.
  • Record the minutes.
  • Distribute a typed copy of the minutes to Mrs. Holewinski the day after a meeting.
  • Contribute ideas at meetings.
  • Attend all student council functions, including Supplies R Us and 1st Friday breakfast.
  • Inform school of upcoming Student Council activities during morning announcements.

 

TREASURER   (8TH GRADE)

  • Keep track of all money spent and earned by student council.
  • Contribute ideas at meetings.
  • Attend all student council functions, including Supplies R Us and 1st Friday breakfasts.

 

REPRESENTATIVES   (2 FROM EACH GRADE-GRADES 5-8)

  • Present classmates’ ideas to the council.
  • Make special efforts to inform the students of upcoming events that might interest them.
  • Take informal polls on how students feel about certain topics.
  • Contribute ideas at meetings.
  • Attend all student council functions, including Supplies R Us and 1st Friday breakfasts.