EBHS Student Council - Election Process

What does the election process look like?

Elections are held in April or May for the following year. Prior to the elections and as outlined at general meetings, each potential candidate must obtain and submit two faculty and one peer recommendation on the Letter of Intent form provided by the Student Council advisors. Each candidate is also required to attend a meeting to review campaign rules and ethics. Once the candidates have filed for office, they will deliver prepared speeches, between one and three minutes, that will be posted on the Student Council website for the student body to view. In late April or early May, the rising Junior and Senior classes will vote by online anonymous ballot for the Executive Board offices. If a Sophomore Representative has not been elected by September, an election for the position may be held within the council or Advisors may appoint one or more students to the position.

What are the requirements to run for office?

Potential candidates for elections must be a member of EBHS Student Council for at least one year, excepting Sophomore Representative candidates who must be a member of the Churchill Jr High School Student Council for at least one year. (A reminder that to be a member, you must have 10 points by the end of the year).
Excepting the Sophomore Representative candidates, students must be rising Juniors or Seniors.
Officers are chosen based on student body voting, faculty recommendations, and interviews with Advisors and the current President.
Candidates must have at least 15 points in order to run.
Candidates must have a conduct record free of suspensions or administrative disciplinary actions.

How do I earn points?

Points are earned based on participation throughout the school year. One point is awarded for meeting attendance, two points for helping at an event, three points for participation in a committee, and three points for attending a Student Council field trip.