Student Council Election Packet 2018-2019 Congratulations! You have taken the first step in pioneering towards the wonderful high school experience that is Student Council. Student leadership is broken into Class Councils and Associated Student Body (ASB). ASB is responsible for facilitating student activity through school-wide events and Class Councils are responsible for promoting these events and engaging their classmates. Both the Student Council Class President and Vice President will be enrolled in the 4th period Leadership class and serve on ASB. The job descriptions of the Class Presidents and Vice Presidents are listed below.
If you are running for council, you will be campaigning (i.e. posters, social media) and filming a speech, which will be played in front of your peers. If you run for council and/or president, you will only get to make ONE speech. Speech length and filming schedule will be posted on uhsasb.com on Saturday, March 3. You will film your speech during 6th period or after school and elections will be on Friday, April 13. Freshmen will film the week of 3/5-3/9, sophomores will film the week of 3/12-3/16, and juniors will film the week of 3/19-3/23. You must read through this packet and turn in ONLY the last 2 pages to the SAC by Friday, March 2 before 3pm. The online council filing form must also be completed by Friday, March 2 before 3pm. If you have any questions, feel free to send an email to
[email protected]. Regards, Kevin Yahampath 2017-2018 ASB Vice President
ELECTION RULES 1. The signed Behavior/Social Media Contract and Approval Sheet at the end of this packet must be turned into the SAC by Friday, March 2 at 3:00 PM. The online council filing form must also be completed by this time. The link to the form can be found at uhsasb.com or here: https://goo.gl/forms/aEaaN527sqYnK4373. 2. Speech length is dependent on the number of candidates. Speech lengths and schedule for speeches will be available at uhsasb.com on Saturday, March 3. 3. Campaigning may not begin until and promotional material may be placed around the campus no earlier than 6:30 AM on Monday, April 9. a. All campaign material must be approved by an ASB representative or advisor at the SAC, before you hang it up. Unapproved posters will be thrown away. b. Keep all promotional expenses under $50. c. You, the candidate, must supply all campaign materials. d. You may hang either 6 posters of standard poster board size of 22x28 inches OR 10 flyers. Use sticky tape (Gorilla Tape® recommended), and lots of it. e. You are NOT allowed to pass out CANDY or FLYERS. f. 100 buttons or tags. Nothing sticky, and nothing done professionally. g. NO ELECTION MATERIAL MAY BE PLACED ON PAINTED SURFACES or ON THE GROUND. If your posters are on the ground (even if they fall there by accident), they will be thrown away. h. No two candidates may share campaign or promotional materials – you are running individually. i. You alone may wear any promotional material (i.e. T Shirts). j. You must remove all election material and dispose of it appropriately by the end of snack on Friday, April 13. 4. You must send in a copy of your Primary speech to
[email protected]. Freshmen speeches are due by Sunday, March 4 at 11:59 PM, sophomore speeches are due by Sunday, March 11 at 11:59 PM, and junior speeches are due by Sunday, March 18 at 11:59 PM. Speeches will be FILMED. a. Please email your speech and include a list and description of props being used. b. No slanderous or libelous references to other candidates may be made during speeches or in campaign material. c. No obscene language may be in speeches or campaign material, nor may there be any inappropriate conduct in the speech. Forgiveness for breaking this rule is unlikely. d. No student other than yourself may be used in the speech. e. No live animals may be used in the speech. 5. Complaints regarding campaign violations by candidates must be stated in writing and given to the ASB Advisors by Thursday, April 12. The ASB Advisors, President, and Vice President will meet upon receiving the complaint and make a decision about possible penalties. 6. Failure to abide by these guidelines will result in IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION of the candidate and possibly administrative referral. Candidates will be notified of any consequences before school ends on Friday, April 13.
ASB Calendar Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
2/25
2/26
2/27
2/28
3/1
3/2
3/3
Council Packets Due at SAC by 3 PM
Speech Schedule posted on uhsasb.com
3/9
3/10
Council Info Meeting at Lunch in the Gym 3/4
3/5
3/6
Freshmen Speeches sent to vicepresident @uhsasb.com
Freshmen filming (after school)
Freshmen filming (after school)
(Check filming schedule in email!)
(Check filming schedule in email!)
3/11
3/12
Sophomore Speeches sent to vicepresident @uhsasb.com
Sophomore filming (after school)
Sophomore filming (after school)
(Check filming schedule in email!)
(Check filming schedule in email!)
3/18
3/19
Junior Speeches sent to vicepresident @uhsasb.com
Junior filming (after school)
Junior filming (after school)
(Check filming schedule in email!)
(Check filming schedule in email!)
3/25
3/26
3/13
3/20
3/27
3/7
3/14
3/21
3/28
3/8
3/15
3/22
3/29
3/16
3/23
3/30
3/17
3/24
3/31
Clubapalooza 4/1
4/8
4/2
4/3
4/4
4/5
4/6
SPRING BREAK
SPRING BREAK
SPRING BREAK
SPRING BREAK
SPRING BREAK
4/9
4/10
4/11
4/12
4/13
Campaigning begins at 6:30 AM.
4/22
4/29
Sun
4/14
Council Elections during Homeroom
Have posters approved at the SAC 4/15
4/7
Take down all campaign materials
4/16
4/17
4/18
ASB Appointed Interviews
ASB Appointed Interviews
ASB Appointed Interviews
4/23
4/24
4/25
4/26
4/27
4/28
Council Appointed Interviews
Council Appointed Interviews
Council Appointed Interviews
Council Appointed Interviews
Council Appointed Interviews
Prom
4/30
5/1
5/2
5/3
5/4
5/5
Council VP Interviews
Council VP Interviews
Council VP Interviews
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
4/19
4/20
4/21
ASB Results Released
ASB/Council Behavior and Social Media Contract 2018-2019 The staff and students at University High School have high expectations that, as a member of the Associate Student Body or class council, I will represent our school community in a dignified and thoughtful manner. I understand that I will be expected to present my best self at school events, supporting our Trojans, not disparaging opponents and always behaving in a way that includes, not excludes members of the UHS community. I understand that my behavior and the use of social media area means of serving the community to: Publicize specific and accurate event information Collect feedback from students and staff regarding ASB and Council performance Energize those who see what is published/posted about school-wide events of all kinds, not just those in which I am particularly interested. Express appreciation and support for peers, parents, staff and other members of the community. Coordinate work between and among members of ABS/Council and smaller teams with tasks to accomplish. Demonstrate the organization’s commitment to the Trojan Pillars of Character: Integrity, Compassion, Responsibility and Respect.
This contract requires student commitment to uphold the highest standard of on-site and online behavior and to protect the reputation of the organization and the UHS school community in the use of all forms of behavior and social media - both school-managed sites/accounts, as well as personal sites and accounts. At no time will I: Use profane, obscene or vulgar language at school events or in original or re-tweeted text. “Like” posts or images that are profane, obscene or vulgar. Use social media to insult, offend or antagonize opponents in sports or school-wide competitions. Become overly-dependent on social media, neglecting other forms of communication and publicity. Promote directly or indirectly behaviors that violate the Trojan Code of Conduct. Mis-represent the goals and values of the organization. Use any means of digital communication impulsively or thoughtlessly.
My signature below indicates that I understand this information and recognize that consequences for infraction may include removal from office and/or suspension. I understand that I am held to a higher standard because of my position in school leadership. I acknowledge that I publically represent University High School in a way other students do not. I know that, once something is posted through social media, it can never be truly “private,” and most importantly, I understand that school-sponsored events and online social networking sites are not places where I can say and do as I please without repercussions. I choose to protect myself and the students and school I serve by maintaining a public and digital self-image that I will be proud of for years to come.
Student Signature _________________________________________________ Student Name (PRINT NEATLY) _______________________________ Long ID #______________________
Date _______________________
Email ________________________________
APPROVAL SHEET Full Name:
Short _________________________________________________ ID:
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Candidacy Filing Candidates: Please indicate if you wish to register for the election, appointed interviews, or the Class President position by checking the appropriate boxes (You must check at least 1): Elected ⎕ Appointed ⎕ Grade:
Class President ⎕
Understand that an unmarked box indicates that the candidate does not intend on being enrolled in that specific election or interview process. Counselor’s Recommendation: Student must have a 2.0 GPA or above. If the student is below 2.0, then he/she must not have used his/her probation. Counselor’s name: Counselor’s signature of recommendation: Counselor: Please check the appropriate box; candidates with Academic Honesty and/or Trojan Code of Conduct issues will be open to evaluation for candidacy by the Activities Directors and the UHS Administration. Candidate has consistently demonstrated the values of Trojan Character. There are no recorded discipline entries of significance including suspensions and Academic Honesty Violations. Candidate has NOT consistently demonstrated the values of Trojan Character. There are discipline entries of significance recorded. Currently serving elected or appointed Council members who violate the Academic Honesty Policy or the Trojan Code of Conduct may be subject to disciplinary action including suspension or removal from position. Parent’s Recommendation Parent’s name: Parent’s signature of recommendation:
Candidacy Statement and Signature By signing below, I certify that I understand and will abide by the rules of the elections and appointing process. I understand that failure to attend mandatory meetings or follow necessary guidelines will result in my disqualification. I also promise to do my best and to have fun. Candidate’s Signature: Date:
