Student Council Constitution

 

Andover High School

Student Body Constitution

Ratified February 22, 2006

Amended August 7, 2006

 

Preamble:

The mission of Andover High School Student Council is to promote communication and to demonstrate leadership through the organization of student events.  Student council will represent the student body by acting as a liaison between the administration and the student body.  In addition, student council will fundraise for the benefit of the community and school in order to encourage school unity

Article 1 - Membership of Student Council

1. There shall be three representatives from each class elected each year for a period of one year. The president of the class shall be the fourth representative from each class and shall serve for a period of one year.
2. The student body will on a yearly basis elect a Student Body President and Vice-President who will each serve for a period of one year.
3. The Student Council, with the approval of the sponsor and the Principal, may choose a sophomore, junior, or senior outside of Student Council to serve as the Board of Education Liaison.  Petitions may be presented by any sophomore, junior, or senior who is eligible to hold office.  The B.O. E. Liaison will become a bona fide member of Student council.  Eligibility requirements are as follows:
4. 1. The student must have previously been a member of Student council for one year, or have held a leadership position in a student government organization. 
   2. If  there is no eligible candidate available in which case the position will be open to any freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior.
   3. The student must maintain a semester average of 2.5 or above. 

            In addition to regular committee work B.O.E. Liaison shall:

      a.  Attend all regular B.O.E. meetings

      b.  Present a monthly report at B.O.E. meetings

      c.  Report to the Student Council.

4. The Student Council may choose a sophomore, junior or senior from it elected membership individuals to fill each of the following positions:  secretary, treasurer, and historian.

Article II – Eligibility

1. Members of Student Council must meet all Kansas State High School Eligibility guidelines. 
2. All members must maintain a semester grade point average of 2.5 or above. 
3. All members must have passed at least 5 courses in the previous semester and must currently be enrolled in five courses not previously taken.
4. Members must be in “good standing” with Andover High School and Andover Public Schools.
5. Members must enroll in the Leadership Communications Course. 

Article III – Elections

Elections for office shall be held during the springtime of each school year.  Representatives will serve for the period of one school year.

Article IV - Executive Council Responsibilities

1.      Student Body President

  Serve as the Assembly and Event Planning Committee Chairperson

  Set goals for the school year

  Work with the class advisor to prepare the summer retreat and executive

  council  meetings.

  Meet with the executive council at least once per quarter to discuss important issues.

  Organize team building activities for student council that take place throughout  

   the school year. 

   Work with the secretary to make a master Calendar of all activities for the entire

   school  year.

   Meet individually with each member of student council to establish individual goals.

   Plan and conduct weekly Council meetings

   Represent the student voice to the administration, faculty and parents (Super/SAT,         SILT, Site Council…)

   Introduce student assemblies and rallies

   Develop and lead ideas on school improvement

   Organize and run Student council elections

   Monitor Trojan Nite work sessions closely

 

2.      Student Body Vice-President

    Become familiar with the responsibilities of the president and help when necessary

   Create and tally surveys of student opinions

   Plan fun activities and celebrations for Student Council

   Meet regularly with committees to review their jobs

   Sit in on all committee meetings at least once.

   Do evaluations of the success of each event

   Set goals with the president and the other members of the executive committee.

   Organize off campus work shops

   Prepare materials for each person at the beginning of the school year.

   Pick up the slack

 

3.      Class President (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior)

   Participate in the summer retreat and executive council

   Hold a weekly meeting with class members to discuss issues of importance.

   Plan and conduct whole class meetings at least once per quarter

   Plan Trojan Nite work schedules

   Coordinate Trojan Nite Activities with classmates and their parents.

   Organize and run class fundraising

   Monitor and pay class expenses.

   Participate in Trojan Nite

4.      Secretary

  Serve as the Class of the Year/Renaissance Committee Chairperson

  Work with the president to organize, duplicate and distribute weekly meeting agendas

   Publish and distribute minutes from each weekly meeting

  Read minutes aloud at the beginning of each council meeting.

  Design a master calendar to help coordinate activities throughout the school year. 

  Schedule an open forum once per semester for concerns from the public.

  Provide copies of weekly minutes to the school administration.

  Create a phone tree of all council members for emergencies.

  Coordinate all Correspondence

  Set-up mail boxes for all members of student council

   Lettering

  Attendance/Participation report

5.      Treasurer

     Serve at the “Done in a Day or a Week” Committee Chairperson

      Prepare all paperwork for payment by the AHS Office

      Meet weekly with the AHS business manager to track income and expenses.

      Prepare a weekly listing of all financial activity.

     Work with individual classes to develop budgets for the year

      Keep track of receipts for Trojan Nite and Deck the Walls, as well as those for any other

      school activities.

      Deposit monies made from school activities and fundraisers

      Report to the council on class and organization profits.

      Complete Fundraising Permission forms

           

6.      Historian

       Serve as the chairperson of the How to Stu-Co committee.

       Create all Student Council forms and keep all forms updated.

       Create and keep a student council web page updated

       

7.      Board of Education Liaison

       Serve as the Publicity Committee Chairperson

       Create a monthly presentation to the Board of Education.

       Serve as a member of the Superintendents student advisory team.

                    

Article V –Meetings

        All meetings will follow parliamentary procedure and will be held on Tuesday of each week.

 

Article VI -Voting Procedures and Rules

1. representatives shall have one vote.
2. All motions require a second; all motions require (for passage) a majority vote of the Council members.
3. Roberts Rules of Order, Revised Edition shall be the authority on any questions of parliamentary procedure.
4. Any and all actions of the Student Council are not official until approved by the Principal.

 Article VII -  Committees and Responsibilities

 

1. Publicity – B.O.E. Liaison/ Freshman Class President
2. 1. Yard Sign
   2. Electronic Sign in Commons
   3. Event Posters
   4. Event Flyers
   5. Board of Education Report
   6. Article for the Principal’s newsletter
   7. Memorial Trees
   8. Semester meeting with the Principal

           

2. Class of The Year and Renaissance – Secretary and Sophomore Class President
3. 1. School Spirit
   2. Spirit Week Activities and Dress-up days
   3. Super Star Sofa Sitter
   4. Craziest Fan (Football and Basketball)
   5. Student of the Month
   6. Staff of the Month
   7. Cards and Gifts
   8. Courtesy
   9. Student and Staff Appreciation
   10. Halloween Dress-Up Day
   11. Select and Attend all COTY events or schedule workers to attend events
   12. SHHHH Shamrocks
   13. Hush Hearts
   14. Renaissance Board

 

3. Done in a Day or a Week – Treasurer, Senior Class President and Student Body President
4. 1. Blood Drive
   2. Food Drive
   3. Urban Ministries
   4. Turkey bowl
   5. MR. G.Q.
   6. Santa Stuff
   7. Toy Time
   8. Food/Pop (homecoming or special events)
   9. Vanity Fair
   10. Buff Puff Volleyball Tournament
   11. Student Staff Basketball           

 

4. Assembly and Event Planning – Student Body President and Student Body Vice-President
5. 1. Organize and run a weekly Student Council Business Meeting
   2. Organize and run once a semester a community forum for the entire student body to attend and offer suggestions. 
   3. Monthly Assemblies to keep student body informed of events
   4. Organize and run “Trojan Nite”
   5. Organize and run fall homecoming
   6. Organize and run spring homecoming
   7. Organize and run “Spring Fling”

                  Powder Puff Football

                  Kick Ball Tournament

f.        Organize and run Student Council Elections

 

5. How to Stu-Co – Historian and Junior Class President
6. 1. Create or up-date all Student Council Forms, Regulations, policies
   2. Create and Keep a current Web page on the USD 385 site.
   3. Operate a digital camera
   4. Above average computer experience
   5. Review Agenda book policies.
   6. Take Photographs at all Student Council sponsored Activities
   7. Make and Keep a display of the five most current “Trojan Nite” winners.
   8. Create and present the end of the year slide show.

 

Article VIII –Quorum, Conduct, Attendance and Grades

 

1. Student Council has the power to remove by 2/3 majority vote any member from the membership because of misconduct.
2. Student Council has the power to remove by 2/3 majority vote any member for possession and/or use of illegal drugs or alcohol.
3. If any student in the Student council misses more than three Student Council sponsored activities for unexcused reasons he/she will be dropped from council membership, removed from the class and receive a failing grade. 
4. 1. The Student Council may determine whether an absence for a meeting or activity is excused or unexcused.
   2. Three unexcused tardies makes one unexcused absence.

            4.  A grading scale will be created by the class advisor.

  

Article IX – Amendments

 

          The constitutionmay be amended by a 2/3 vote of the Student Council Representatives.

 

Article X - Lettering

 

1. In order to letter in Student Council each member must attend at least 30 minutes of each of the following activities:
2. 1. Volleyball
   2. Boys Soccer
   3. Girls Soccer
   4. Softball
   5. Baseball
   6. Wrestling
   7. Girls Basketball
   8. Music or Band Concert
   9. Evening Drama Event
   10. B.O.E meeting each semester
   11. Track
   12. Cross Country, Tennis, Golf or Swimming
3. In addition members are expected to attend all Student Council sponsored activities in their entirety.