RKS Student Council If your actions inspire others
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RKS Student Council “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. ”-John Quincy Adams
Hello! 2015 -16 Student Council sponsors Ms. Ellmer and Mrs. Bridges
� Make sure you sign the “sign in” sheet so we know who is here
Student Council Guidelines � 1. Attend all meetings and perform all assigned responsibilities at activities/events. Three unexcused absences will result in dismissal from Student Council. Parent or doctor notes must be given to sponsor within a week of missing the meeting to be excused.
Student Council Guidelines � 2. Contribute time and effort to help make Student Council sponsored activities the best they can be.
Student Council Guidelines � 3. Act responsibly at all meetings and activities/events and as a leader at RKS. Three referrals or ADAPT/Court School will result in an immediate dismissal from the Student Council.
Student Council Guidelines � 4. Student Council representatives should maintain a 2. 0 with no F’s on their nine weeks report card for any subject. Anyone with a grade point average (GPA) lower than a 2. 0 will be on probation until the next report card is checked. If the GPA is still below 2. 0, the student will be dismissed from Student Council.
Student Council Guidelines � 5. Good citizenship and attitude is a Student Council expectation. Student Council members are leaders and a positive attitude must be maintained at all times. Bullying or disrespect towards peers or adults is not allowed. If this occurs, the student risks being dismissed from Student Council.
�Return the Student Council Guidelines sheet signed by you and your parent by the next meeting in order to attend.
Student Council Pledge I am a leader because I care. I am responsible for my school, my student body, and myself. I am a leader because I have a voice. I am student council.
�Meetings will consist of student council business, an activity, and a social with snacks and drinks. �We need your help to make this happen. �Come with a positive attitude and a cooperative spirit (plus some snacks to share)
Robert’s Rules of Order �The members rule through a decision-making process that they’ve established by a vote. �Ideas come from the members and are presented to the assembly to decide upon. �Leaders come from the people through an election process. �All members are equal — they have equal rights and responsibilities. � The organization is run with impartiality and fairness � The majority rules, but the rights of the minority and absent members are protected.
Robert’s Rules of Order � Everything is accomplished in the spirit of openness, not secrecy. � Members have the right to resign from office or from the organization � Take up business one item at a time. � Promote courtesy, justice, impartiality, and equality. � The majority rules, but the rights of individual, minority, and absent members are protected. � Members take turns speaking. � In debate, members do not cross talk, or talk directly to each other, when another member is speaking. � Members speak clearly and loudly so all can hear. � Members listen when others are speaking. � The presiding officer doesn’t take sides but allows all to be heard equally in debate. � Members have a right to be informed of the work of the organization.
Expectation �Student Council t-shirts will be on sale for $5. 00 each. �You can wear them on Thursday’s (Spirit Day)
Club Activities � Student Council sponsors several activities throughout the school year.
August � Back to School Dance
Homecoming �Last year we pitched the idea of a Homecoming Week to Mr. Blood and he loved it. �This year we will be in charge of the first annual RKS Homecoming Week! �Homecoming court
October � Bully Free Week in October 19 -23 � Homecoming/Spirit week 26 -30
November th � 16 -20 co sponsor the canned food drive with YLOD before Thanksgiving th � 9 -13 fundraiser
December � Blanket Drive for Books-N-Blankets December 2 th for Homeless shelter � Toy Drive 1 -18 th
February �Winter Formal/ Sweetheart th Dance-19 �Court �King �Queen �Dukes/Maids
� We need to elect student officers
� Student council has a President, Vice President, Historian, Secretary, and Sergeant at Arms
President � Preside over Student Council Meetings �Knows the Roberts Rules of Order �Votes when there is a tie �Conducts him/herself with academic integrity and exemplary conduct
Vice President �Knows the Roberts Rules of Order �Serves in the absence of the president. �Conducts him/herself with academic integrity and exemplary conduct.
Reporter �Keeps accurate minutes of meetings. �Handles all council communication. �Reports at each meeting the minutes from previous meeting. �Coordinates the making of fliers and signs for events �Conducts him/herself with academic integrity and exemplary conduct.
Historian �Keeps newspaper clippings and council photos in an organized notebook. �Takes pictures at events � Conducts him/herself with academic integrity and exemplary conduct.
Sergeant at Arms �Duty is to keep the meeting orderly and quiet the group when needed �SAA should be firm but fair �SAA will make sure the meeting is orderly without raising their voice or intimidating any Student Council members
Requirements �President must be an 8 th grader with at least one year membership in student council at RKS �Vice President must be a 7 th or 8 th grader with at least one year membership in student council at RKS �Reporter can be a 6 th, 7 th or 8 th grader �Historian can be a 6 th, 7 th or 8 th grader �Sergeant at Arms can be a 6 th, 7 th or 8 th grader
Class Representatives �One representative for 6 th, 7 th and 8 th grade will be elected �Reps will report any student council information to the Tiger Time groups for their grade level �Conducts him/herself with academic integrity and exemplary conduct.
� Student officer and representative candidates must complete an application in order to run.
Nominations �We will not accept nominations for officers and representatives �We will give you 5 minutes to decide who you are going to nominate �You can not be nominated for more than one office or representative position
Nominations �When each office is opened for nominations we will accept nominations from students who are sitting quietly with their hand raised �If you are nominated by a student you are given the opportunity to accept or decline
Nominations • President • Vice President • Reporter • Historian • Sergeant at Arms • 6 th grade Representative • 7 th grade Representative • 8 th grade Representative
�Each person running can make 1 poster to persuade the students to vote for you in the election and we will hang them in the hall by the cafeteria. � They must be school appropriate � Anything else you pass out to students must be approved by Mr. Blood
�Posters can be turned in to Ms. Ellmer or Mrs. Bridges between now and Friday, September 25 th
�As a nominee, you are also required to give a short speech during the morning announcements about why you are the best person for the office you choose to run for. �Speeches must be proof read by Mrs. Bridges or Ms. Ellmer �They must be school appropriate
� Brainstorm ideas for posters and speeches with a small group
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