STAP Comm

What does “STAP Comm” mean? 

        It is an acronym for: Students, Teachers, Administrators and Parents COMMittee. 

STAP Comm is the student government at OPHS, but it is unique in that it involves a variety of people working together as a shared decision-making committee. 

Who are the members of STAP Comm? 

• STAP Comm Cabinet & Advisors

• Class Officers & Advisors from each grade

• The four High School Principals

• OPHS Parents Representatives (PTO)

• Co-Curricular Advisors

• SRP Representative

When does STAP Comm meet?

STAP Comm meets one Monday every month, at 7:00 pm in the High School Commons.  The agenda for these meetings is set on the Tuesday two weeks prior to the meeting, after school in room 163.   

So what happens at these meetings anyway?

As soon as you arrive at the meeting, be sure to sign in on the sheet at the front table.  Prior to any meeting information will have been emailed out to you (Monthly Minutes, Agenda, Budget).  The meetings begin promptly at 7:00 pm and vary in length.  We follow an agenda (the same as the one you’ll receive via email) and work our way through all the issues.  At the beginning and end of the meeting there is a time called “Public Speak-Out.”  This time is meant for brief announcements, suggestions, comments, etc.  Anyone can speak during Public Speak-Out, including guests.  If you have something to talk about, raise your hand and your name will be added to a list.   For more information, please see the officers or advisors in homeroom 163. 

Is it too late to get involved in STAP Comm?

Well, yes and no. Although it is too late to become a STAP Comm Officer or a Class Officer for this school year, there are still other ways you can get involved!

• Look into becoming a homeroom representative for your class.  Meetings for homeroom reps generally occur monthly unless the class is planning a major event. Being a homeroom representative gives you the opportunity to get involved without the big time commitment of an officer position. You have the chance to see if you really like working with STAP Comm before having to fully dedicate yourself. Chances are you will be pleasantly surprised with what being a homeroom rep has to offer. If you would like to become a HR Rep please stop into 163 for the paperwork. You can hand it into one of the officers or advisors. 

• Look to apply for STAP Comm as an elected officer or apply to be an extension officer next school year - applications and elections take place in the Spring each year. 

• We encourage you to attend at least one of the monthly meetings. This will help you to see what student government is all about and how every person comes together to form the committee.