The Student Council account is generated by students dance sales (primarily Homecoming). Funds will be used to serve and benefit Washburn High School students through projects, events, or initiatives.Projects requesting funding must have as their outcome to accomplish one of the following criteria:1. Enhance the educational environment at Washburn,2. Create a positive academic experience for Washburn students, or3. Contribute to the positive social development of Washburn students.All student groups are eligible to request individual grants of amounts up to $300. The Student Council Leadership Board will review requests and notify the requesting representatives within two weeks of receiving the request.Guidelines for awarding Student Council funds:1. As much as possible, awards will represent a balance of the demographics of the school.2. Awards will be student focused (since funds come from students spending.)3. Projects must have an adult advisor responsible for overseeing the project and dispersing the funds.4. We will take into account how much StuCo funding has been given to the applicant’s organization.