Class Officer Primary Election Form
2017-2018
In order for your name to appear on the ballot, a complete application following all directions is required. This process will take time and the deadline is firm, as in a civic election.
Please plan ahead (i.e. you need signatures, essays, etc.)
Turn into your advisor by the end of 4th hour, September 15th.
Name:______
Office Sought:______
Class:______
Class Advisors:
Freshman: Mrs. Mathia
Sophomores: Ms. Conlin
Juniors: Mrs. Kane
Seniors: Mrs. Kane
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The following dates are important to all perspective class officer candidates:
1. September 8th : Nomination papers available for officers on line.
2. September 15th : Completed nomination papers due: Return them to the class advisor by the end of 4th hour. Nomination papers will not be accepted after this deadline. They must be turned in to your advisor in person. At this time you will receive a receipt for all required components of the application. Papers turned into the mailbox will disqualify you from running for office. Teacher recommendations need to be returned directly by your teachers to the class advisor by the end of this school day.
·Questions A and B (on following pages) must be completed.
·You must have 25 signatures from fellow classmates and four adult references and their signatures.
·As soon as your papers have been turned into the advisor, you may hang election posters.
Mrs. Schenk must approve all election posters and propaganda first. If posters are hung or other propaganda distributed that are not approved, this will disqualify you from running for office. No candy or other types of gifts may be given out to promote your candidacy. This will also result in disqualification.
3. September 15th: Primary Elections (if needed) online voting.
Online voting ends at 10:15 am Sept. 20th Right after morning announcements
If no preliminary election is needed, online voting will run from Sept. 15th – Sept. 22nd 3:09 p.m)
4. September 21st: Candidates progressing to the Final Elections names’ will be announced on the morning announcements (if applicable).
5. September 21-27th 3:09 pm on-line voting.
7. September 29th: The 2017-18 Class Officers will be announced during morning announcements.
Class Officer Duties and Responsibilities
All officers are expected to…
Attend every officer meeting. (All officer meetings: once/month) (Class meetings: biweekly)
Represent your class with the highest standards or personal, professional, and ethical conduct.
Violations will require disqualification from service, along with any appropriate and necessary school and district consequences.
Work as a team Freshmen – Senior class officers
President:
Sets agenda and leads meetings
Communicates with staff/faculty, students, PTO, and administration
Appoints all committees
Delegate duties of all officers and requires updates from them
Makes school announcements (email Mrs. Nies the announcement the day before it is to be announced. Make sure to include running dates)
Attend and support all class sponsored events and fundraisers
Responsible for raising $200 in fundraising for class (not counting class t-shirts/dances/major class fundraising event)
Vice President
Acquires approval from administration (Fundraisers/posters/permission)
Completes activities and building use forms
Submits class information necessary for publicity (school / community papers)
Attend and support all class sponsored events and fundraisers
Responsible for raising $200 in fundraising for class (not counting class t-shirts/dances/major class fundraising event)
Treasurer
Maintains financial records for the class (all income and expenditures)
Meets with school bookkeeper as necessary (A week in advance informs Mrs. Waffenschmidt that a cash box is required)
Organizes cash boxes, tickets, and checks for class events
Counts and deposits all money to the school bookkeeper promptly at the end of late lunch period. Arranges for payment for class and advisor approved bills
Attend and support all class sponsored events and fundraisers
Responsible for raising $200 in fundraising for class (not counting class t-shirts/dances/major class fundraising event)
Secretary
Take minutes at all meetings related to class activity (meetings and event reports)
Create and maintain a binder of materials of minutes and activity paper work
Report information to the class (paper and electronic) to the class.
Writes invitations, letter, thank you cards, and flyers when needed
Attend and support all class sponsored events and fundraisers
Schedule at least one fundraiser per month for class
Responsible for raising $200 in fundraising for class (not counting class t-shirts/dances/major class fundraising event)
Class Officer Expectations REVISED 9-06-17
Holding a class office is an honor and a responsibility. It requires enthusiasm, active participation, dedication and effective communication with your class members, other officers, our school faculty and your class advisor. Overall, an officer needs a positive attitude, good character and a willingness to work as a team member to represent his/her class. All officers are expected to uphold all Brookfield East rules. The following are additional expectations you are required to meet:
1. Academic standing: You must be a full-time student with credits earning class standing. Although holding office should not prevent you from doing well in class, it will take time and effort. It is important that you be a good student so that you can keep up your academic performance with the added responsibilities and time commitment of your office. You will give a recommendation form to each of your current teachers. They will return them directly to your class advisor. You must receive a favorable recommendation from at least three of your teachers, for your name to appear on the ballot. You will also need the signatures of 25 members of your class supporting you for the position.
2. Meeting Attendance:
Officers will meet biweekly for at least ½ hour with the class advisor, at a time convenient to all officers and the advisor. Any officer who misses two meetings, for reasons other than illness, will be notified by the advisor. Three absences will mean removal from your class office.
3. Event Attendance:
Officers will be planning all of their class events. These are your events. You need to show your support of your events by your attendance. Conflicts with this expectation through your involvement in other school activities (athletics, performing arts, etc) can be worked out between coaches, teachers, and advisors, if the class advisor is informed at least one week prior to the conflict. Be sure that your family is aware of the dates of class events so conflicts can be avoided. Missing even one of the fundraising events of your class is reason for removal from office.
4. School Attendance:
If you miss more than 35 class periods (five school days) during any one quarter, you will be removed from office. School-sponsored events do not count as absences. After one period classified as an unexcused absence, you will be removed from office.
5. School Behavior:
Officers are representatives of their class; therefore they need to demonstrate a positive attitude toward school through their attendance and behavior. Being suspended from school will include removal from office, unless the Associate Principal feels that there are special mitigating circumstances. Officers are also expected to be free from disciplinary referrals. If you have any referrals on your record, you will need the approval of the Associate Principal to run for office. If you receive a referral while in office, we will talk to you about whether it is appropriate for you to continue as an officer. Officers must follow all rules and regulations as printed in your Student Handbook. In addition, officers will continue to meet the qualifications required of all candidates.
5. Removal From Office: Except for the President, whose job will be filled by the Vice-president, all vacated offices will be filled by the runner-up from the spring election. If this is not possible, the position will be filled from the class council. If you are asked to leave office, you may not run for office again next year(s).
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I, the undersigned, have read the Officer Expectations and am committed to remaining an officer in good standing throughout my term. I will accept my removal from being a class officer without complaint if I do not meet the expectations.
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(student signature) (date)
I, the undersigned, support my son/daughter's commitment to the Brookfield East Class Officer position. I have read the Officer Expectations and accept the conditions under which s/he will remain an officer in good standing.
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(parent signature) (date)
Required Questions
Please answer the following questions. Your responses must be typed. Please retype the questions and attach to your application.
A. Describe school and community activities in which you have participated
B. Describe your personal expectations and intentions for performance in the office you seek.
Student Nominations:
Holding a class office is a honor and a responsibility. It requires enthusiasm, active participation, dedication and effective communication with class members, other officers, faculty and the advisor. Overall, an officer needs a positive attitude, good character and a willingness to work as a team member to represent his/her class. 25 peer nominations are required. By signing your name, you are endorsing this candidate and believe that they possess the above characteristics.
Peer nominations from other students in your class:
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TEACHER RECOMMENDATION
I ______wish to be a candidate for the office of ______
Name (print) (office)
for the ______class.
(freshman, sophomore, junior, senior)
To be a good officer, I need:
--to have demonstrated strong academic performance, because being an officer will require time, sometimes class time, and a lot of out-of-class time. I need to be able to keep up with my classes as well as do my job as an officer.
--to be dependable and responsible, to attend meetings, and carry out duties and projects.
--to have a good attendance record, so absence will not affect the completion of my duties.
--to model good behavior, both in and out of class. I need to be a good role model, free of referrals and suspensions.
--to show caring and concern for all students of my class; to be a person everyone feels that they can talk to and know I'll listen and respect their opinion.
--to be enthusiastic and to be seen by my classmates as a supporter and participator in our school activities.
______As one of ______’s teachers this year, I
feel he/she meets this criteria and support his/her candidacy for class office.
______I do NOT feel this student meets the criteria needed to be a
class officer.
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teacher name (print) signature
To become a candidate, at least 3 of my current teachers need to return this recommendation to the mailbox of the appropriate class advisor by 4th hour on September 15th.
Freshman Mrs. Mathia
Sophomore: Ms. Conlin
Junior: Mrs. Kane
Senior: Mrs. Kane
Class Officer Application
REFERENCES
In order to demonstrate your abilities, potential, and past experience, please provide me with personal references. Choose your references for their ability to speak to your responsibility, friendliness, leadership qualities, timeliness, and work ethic.
Include at least two adult references.
Name / Signature / Relationship to you? / How long you’ve known each other / Phone number Or email addressReceipt for Class Officer Primary Election Application
Required Components Yes/No
Student signature
Parent signature
25 student nominations
Typed responses
References with signatures
Advisor signature: ______date: ______
Student Name: ______date:______
Retain this copy for your records:
Receipt for Class Officer Primary Election Application
Required Components Yes/No
Student signature
Parent signature
25 student nominations
Typed responses
References with signatures
Advisor signature: ______date ______
Student Name: ______date:______