For SGA Advisors
Become a member of ASCBC
Any Baltimore City Public School can become a member of ASCBC. ASCBC member schools:
Attend General Assembly meetings, where students receive leadership training, conduct legislative business, coordinate priorities for student advocacy, and meet student leaders from across Baltimore.
Prepare student leaders to run for elected officer positions in ASCBC and MASC (Maryland Association of Student Councils).
Receive support, training, and resources for the SGA and SGA Advisor.
Receive financial and logistical support from City Schools to register and transport student leaders to MASC conferences, including an annual overnight Convention in Ocean City.
Membership in ASCBC is free to all City Schools. Schools must renew their membership annually.
ASCBC member schools are responsible for:
Attending ASCBC General Assemblies. Click here for the calendar.
Promoting annual Student Commissioner and ASCBC elections at their school.
Policy JJA
On May 23, 2023, the Baltimore City School Board passed Policy JJA, which governs Student Government and other student organizations. ASCBC was deeply involved throughout the policy development process, holding consultations with SGA students at General Assemblies, working with district office staff to revise the policy, and providing testimony to the School Board.
It is our belief that JJA is the most progressive policy supporting the rights of Student Governments and other student organizations in the country.
Know your rights! Student Governments in Baltimore City have a right to...
Write a constitution and get principal approval
Have an SGA advisor who is paid for their work
Have regular meetings with their principal
Give input on school policy and the school budget
Attend and participate in School Family Community Council meetings
Get support from their school in accessing resources and facilities
Raise a concern to their principal and get a response within 5 school days
Appeal principal decisions if the principal isn't following Policy JJA
And more!
Learn More
Earn AUs for SGA Advising
SGA Advisors do a huge amount of work on top of their regular responsibilities. Baltimore City Schools employees who are AU eligible can earn 1-6 AUs each year they serve as an SGA Advisor.
Other resources
MASC Website: https://mdstudentcouncils.org
National Student Council Conference: https://mdstudentcouncils.org/index.php/national-student-council-conference/
Contact
Questions about Student Government and ASCBC? Want to sign up for a weekly newsletter with reminders and resources for students and advisors in SGA? Email hjtilt@bcps.k12.md.us.