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REQUIREMENTS FOR CANDIDACY

Student Council Letter of Interest Template

LETTER OF INTEREST

All candidates running for Student Council Grade-Level Representative MUST type a Letter of Interest, print it, and sign in pen their interest. The template to the left is provided to help get you started!

ENDORSEMENT REQUIREMENT

All candidates running for Student Council Grade-Level Representative MUST have a completed petition signed by 10 peers in their respective grade-level (ex: if running in 6th grade, only 6th graders can sign). The petition must also include signed endorsements from two teachers.

HMS Petition for StuCo Reps

HMS Student Council Code of Conduct Contract

CODE OF CONDUCT

All candidates must sign (and have a parent/guardian) sign the Code of Conduct Policy and Contract to be an accepted onto the ballot. This is to ensure both student and parents understand the bylaws and qualities needed to be a strong Student Council Cabinet member.

NOTE: Even though these will be signed, it does NOT guarantee the student is on the Council. They must be elected by their peers for office.

REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS

SPIRIT

Led By: President
The team orchestrates and implements each Color Wars and Spirit Week for the annual school year. This includes reviewing past years for popular ideas and creating new, original ones.
The team is responsible for creating the flyers through Google Slides of each spirit day and what criteria is needed for being awarded Class Cup points.
The team will conference with the Principal, Dean, Secretaries, and Student Council Advisors.
Each team member is required to present at least once during the year at a Student Council meeting.

PAWS

Led By: Vice President
The team reviews the points and demerits data of the school and what needs to be addressed moving forward. Rewards will also be directed through the team.
Bring ideas from student body to PAWS committee to drive positive school culture
The team conferences with the PAWS(pbis) committee when able, the Principal, Dean, and Student Council Advisors.
Each team member is required to present at least once during the year at a Student Council meeting.

COMMUNICATIONS

Led By: Secretary
Create annual calendar of events, meetings, and special events
Help maintain student council website and through Thrillshare that posts to Facebook
- With permissions from Advisors and Principal
Create multimedia resources for fundraisers, spirit weeks, causes/events such as but not limited to:
- Videos
- Announcements
- Posters/Flyers
Answer questions received in the Contact Us Google Form
The team conferences with the Principal, Dean, and Student Council Advisors.
Each team member is required to present at least once during the year at a Student Council meeting.

FUNDING

Led By: Treasurer
Maintain budget and finances of goods, including room service, awards, and event rewards
Create fundraising efforts for Student Council and charitable causes such as but not limited to: Toys for Tots, Coats for Kids, etc.
Keep student body informed of events, fundraisers, and service projects
The team conferences with the Principal, Dean, and Student Council Advisors.
Each team member is required to present at least once during the year at a Student Council meeting.

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