STUDENT COUNCIL

OFFICER & REPRESENTATIVE APPLICATION

OAKLAND HIGH SCHOOL

OHS STUDENT COUNCIL

Executive Committee:Class Officers:

PresidentPresident

Vice-PresidentVice President

SecretarySecretary

TreasurerTreasurer

Representatives (3)

ELIGIBILITY

  1. Read and understand the Oakland High School Student Council Constitution. Also, make sure you understand the requirements of student council members. If you have any questions, please ask or email one of the advisors.
  2. You must submit the application portion this packet and the teacher recommendations by the date indicated on the deadlines page. Place in Student Council basket (in library) no later than 3:00 p.m. on the date indicated on the deadline page.

*Students are responsible for picking up each recommendation in a sealed envelope (3) and submitting with entire application.

  1. Qualifications –from Student Council Constitution
  2. Disqualifications

*Failure to abide by any of the following guidelines will result in disqualification.*

No candidate may give away candy/food items as part of campaigning.

Any candidate making inappropriate comments about other candidates or using sexually explicit or otherwise inappropriate slogans/posters will be disqualified.

Any candidate who encourages/participates in the defacement or removal of an opponent’s campaign materials will be disqualified.

Campaign posters may be placed on walls in main cafeteria and annex cafeteria only

BLUE painter’s tape MUST be used to hang posters – NO DUCK TAPE or any other tape, adhesive may be used.

Campaign posters and materials must be removed by the date and time given.

  1. You must be committed to this office. Consider your schedule and make adjustments accordingly. As an officer, you are expected to attend all functions and are subject to removal from office if you are unable to fulfill all duties.
  2. Active membership is defined as having a minimum number of points a term. Points are calculated on the last day of each term. If a student does not have enough points they will be removed from Student Council.
  3. Members cannot have been previously removed from a Student Council position previously for any reason.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

  1. Application

All blanks must be filled in completely.

Copy of last report card WITH GPA (print from INow)

Student and a parent/guardian must sign in the appropriate blank.

  1. Teacher Recommendations(3)

Complete your “Candidate” information on the top portion of each of the three attached forms.

Attach an envelope to each form.

Ask 3 current teachers to complete a form and return to you sealed to submit with application.

Tampered envelops may be subject to disqualification

TO:Parents/Guardians

Student Council Candidates

FROM:Student Council Advisors

SUBJECT:Student Council Elections

Congratulations on your child’s interest in serving the Oakland High School student body as a Student Council Class Officer or Executive Committee member! It is a privilege to be elected by your peers to serve as the student leader of each respective class.

Those elected are responsible for working collaboratively on various functions for Oakland High School and the entire student body. We encourage each applicant to consider the time commitment they accept by submitting an application and review the calendar of events for the upcoming year. Each member must be available for Wednesday morning meetings weekly from 7:30- 8:00 a.m. Attendance at these meetings is mandatory. Additional activities are required each month as shown on the calendar provided. Advance notice will be provided for all other activities.

As your child seeks a leadership position, they should understand that much responsibility is demanded. Consequently, they are expected to communicate with parents/guardians of each activity. As always we encourage parental involvement with Student Council to assist your child in making the upcoming school year a success.

Please make sure you review the entire application with your child, including the constitution. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact one of us at anytime.

Regards,

LeAnn Hays

Student Council Advisor

Kathryn Mallari

Katelyn Doxey

STUDENT COUNCIL CALENDAR:

***Each event below is mandatory for all Officers, Representatives, and Executive Committee Members.

MayOfficer Training Day

Senior Recess / Senior Week

Graduation Day

Leadership Day

JulyBack to School Meetings (possible)

AugustOfficer Training Day

OHS Open House

Sept/OctTennessee Assoc. of Student Councils Fall Conference (Siegel HS)

School pep rallies and CLEAN UP after pep rallies

Pre-game tailgating and CLEAN UP after pep rallies

Homecoming and Homecoming planning committees

NovemberActivities as assigned

DecemberService Project

JanuaryBasketball Homecoming

MarchSpring Service Project

WeeklyStudent Council Meetings, StuCo committee mtgs., etc.

*Other activities as assigned by Advisors

*Dates may be subject to change.

STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICER / REPRESENTATIVE APPLICATION

Please type or print neatly

Name______

(First)(Middle)(Last)

1st Period Teacher Room #

E-mail:

Home Address:

Home Phone:

Cell Phone:

Previous Offices Held (Include Year):

Office You Desire:

Graduation Year: ______

GPA: ______

**To be eligible as a Class Officer candidate, all students must have a satisfactory grade point average of 2.5 or above. For Executive Committee candidates, all students must have a satisfactory grade point average of 3.0 or above.

PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

Would you serve as a positive influence for your fellow classmates and strive to be a leader in the school and community?

___ Yes ___No

Have you ever had ISS/OSS? ___ Yes ___No: If Yes, for what reason and year?

Are there any reasons personal, medical, or other that may keep you from your responsibilities as an Oakland Student Council Officer / Representative?

___ Yes ___No

If yes, explain: ______

List any school/communities activities you plan involvement with in the upcoming school year.

Year / Activity / Involvement

Essay: (Attach extra paper if needed. This section will be used to decide representative position for candidates who loose their election).

Why do you want to be an Oakland High School Student Council Officer/Representative? ______

What are your ideas of how to improve Oakland High School?

______

What are your ideas of how to improve the OHS Student Council?

______

STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICER / REPRESENTATIVE AGREEMENT

I recognize that it is an honor to be a class officer in OHS Student Council. I have read, studied, and understand the above guidelines. I promise that, if elected, I will strive to uphold my office to the best of my ability and will present myself, at all times, in a manner that will be a credit to Oakland High School and Student Council. I further certify that I have not been suspended in or out of school during the last calendar year. I agree that my campaign materials will be in good taste and in accordance with school and county policies. I understand that failure to follow the guidelines within this application will result in my disqualification from this election. I further certify that I have been given a copy of the Constitution, and that if elected; I agree to follow the rules and guidelines as stated in the Constitution. I also understand that as a Class Officer that I am required to attend all Student Council activities. If elected to class office, I will carry out my responsibilities in accordance with these statements and understand that I can be removed from office if I have not satisfactorily followed these established standards for officers in Student Government. By signing this application, I hold that this application is true to the best of my knowledge and that I will fulfill all responsibilities of being an Oakland High School Student Council Class Officer.

Candidate Signature Date

Parent / Guardian Signature Date

My child, ______, has my permission to run for the office listed above for Oakland High School Student Council. I have reviewed the entire application and the attached copy of the Constitution. If elected, I understand that he/she must abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the Constitution, advisors, and the administration of Oakland High School and Rutherford County Schools. By signing this form, we agree to abide by the rules set forth.

Parent / Guardian Signature Date

Teacher Recommendation for

Student Council Candidate

Candidate:

Name of Candidate

Graduation Year ______

Position Desired:

Printed Name of Teacher:

Teachers:

Thank you for taking time to complete this recommendation as it is essential to our Student Council election process. Please be honest! No students will see this evaluation form.

Instructions:

Please initial next to each statement if you agree.

Place in the envelope provided by candidate.

Seal the envelope and sign your name across the seal.

Return to the student. If the student fails to pick this up please mail to Mrs. Hays.

_____I believe this candidate would fairly and meaningfully represent his/her peers.

_____This candidate has an excellent attendance and punctuality record in my class.

_____Most of my interactions with this candidate have been positive.

_____This candidate works well with his/her peers.

_____This candidate is respectful of other students and adults.

_____I have never completed a Discipline Referral on this candidate.

_____I feel this candidate would represent Oakland High School and OHS Student Council in a positive manner.

If you would like to share more information, please do so.

Teacher Signature: Date:

Thank you for your time and support of our OHS students!

Teacher Recommendation for

Student Council Candidate

Candidate:

Name of Candidate

Graduation Year ______

Position Desired:

Printed Name of Teacher:

Teachers:

Thank you for taking time to complete this recommendation as it is essential to our Student Council election process. Please be honest! No students will see this evaluation form.

Instructions:

Please initial next to each statement if you agree.

Place in the envelope provided by candidate.

Seal the envelope and sign your name across the seal.

Return to the student. If the student fails to pick this up please mail to Mrs. Hays.

_____I believe this candidate would fairly and meaningfully represent his/her peers.

_____This candidate has an excellent attendance and punctuality record in my class.

_____Most of my interactions with this candidate have been positive.

_____This candidate works well with his/her peers.

_____This candidate is respectful of other students and adults.

_____I have never completed a Discipline Referral on this candidate.

_____I feel this candidate would represent Oakland High School and OHS Student Council in a positive manner.

If you would like to share more information, please do so.

Teacher Signature: Date:

Thank you for your time and support of our OHS students!

Teacher Recommendation for

Student Council Candidate

Candidate:

Name of Candidate

Graduation Year ______

Position Desired:

Printed Name of Teacher:

Teachers:

Thank you for taking time to complete this recommendation as it is essential to our Student Council election process. Please be honest! No students will see this evaluation form.

Instructions:

Please initial next to each statement if you agree.

Place in the envelope provided by candidate.

Seal the envelope and sign your name across the seal.

Return to the student. If the student fails to pick this up please mail to Mrs. Hays.

_____I believe this candidate would fairly and meaningfully represent his/her peers.

_____This candidate has an excellent attendance and punctuality record in my class.

_____Most of my interactions with this candidate have been positive.

_____This candidate works well with his/her peers.

_____This candidate is respectful of other students and adults.

_____I have never completed a Discipline Referral on this candidate.

_____I feel this candidate would represent Oakland High School and OHS Student Council in a positive manner.

If you would like to share more information, please do so.

Teacher Signature: Date:

Thank you for your time and support of our OHS students!

Class Elections for 2018-2019

Required Deadlines and Timelines

Failure to respect the deadlines or campaign can result in disqualification from election

April 16Packets available on school website

April 18All packets due by 3pm – Library

NO LATE PACKETS ACCEPTED

April. 19 Candidates Announced

*List posted outside library (and on @OHSStudentCounc Twitter)

April 20-24Campaign Days

POSTERS/SIGNS ONLY

BLUE PAINTERS TAPE ONLY

April 23 (approx. 9AM) through April 24 2pmOnline Election

April 24 (by 3:30)Remove Campaign Materials

*If this is not completed you can be disqualified from your election

April 24 (approximately 3PM)Officers Announced

*List posted outside library (and on

@OHSStudentCounc Twitter)