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
- The cost of campaign materials should not exceed $25.
- All posters must be approved and signed by Mrs. Holewinski, and may be hung only in the designated areas around the school.
- All posters hung in individual classrooms must have the approval of the teacher in charge of that room.
- Distribution of campaign materials shall not interfere with the educational atmosphere of classes.
- Nothing edible (candy, cookies, etc.) is allowed to be given out.
- 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.