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Constitution Of the Associated Student Body of Eagle High School (Last ratified on Friday, May 27, 2016) We, the students of Eagle High School, in order to promote superior education, student participation, communication between and among all students, teachers, administrators, the school board; and to secure a positive environment for ourselves and all succeeding classes, do ordain and establish this Constitution of the Associated Student Body of Eagle High School. Article 1 - Student Government. Section 1. Definition and Purpose of Student Government The name of this organization shall be the Student Council of Eagle High School. The purpose of this organization is to serve as a communicative connection between the student body and the administration of this institution, and to present any problems or concerns of the general student body to the school and district administration. In addition, student government shall promote leadership, citizenship, and school pride. Section 2. Prohibitions No branch of the Student Council may pass any law or regulation that is ex post facto, pass any law or regulation that is in violation of the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Idaho, or any local law or ordinance; nor expend funds, except as prescribed and authorized by the school administration. Section 3. Student Council Meetings All ASB / Student Council officers are required to take the Leadership Course offered during the academic day. Student Council meetings will be held during this time period, special meetings will be held during lunch. The ASB officers and the Advisor will hold ASB Meetings on a weekly basis as decided upon respectively.

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Constitution Of the Associated Student Body of

Eagle High School (Last ratified on Friday, May 27, 2016)

We, the students of Eagle High School, in order to promote superior education, student participation, communication

between and among all students, teachers, administrators, the school board; and to secure a positive environment for

ourselves and all succeeding classes, do ordain and establish this Constitution of the Associated Student Body of Eagle High

School.

Article 1 - Student Government. Section 1. Definition and Purpose of Student Government

The name of this organization shall be the Student Council of Eagle High School.

The purpose of this organization is to serve as a communicative connection

between the student body and the administration of this institution, and to present

any problems or concerns of the general student body to the school and district

administration. In addition, student government shall promote leadership,

citizenship, and school pride.

Section 2. Prohibitions

No branch of the Student Council may pass any law or regulation that is ex post

facto, pass any law or regulation that is in violation of the Constitution of the

United States, the Constitution of the State of Idaho, or any local law or

ordinance; nor expend funds, except as prescribed and authorized by the school

administration.

Section 3. Student Council Meetings

All ASB / Student Council officers are required to take the Leadership Course

offered during the academic day. Student Council meetings will be held during

this time period, special meetings will be held during lunch. The ASB officers

and the Advisor will hold ASB Meetings on a weekly basis as decided upon

respectively.

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Article 2 - Executive Branch. Section 1. Definition of the Executive Branch

The Executive Branch of student government shall be composed of the ASB Co-

Presidents, ASB Secretary, ASB Treasurer, Senior Senator and Junior Senator.

The ASB Co-Presidents shall preside over the Executive Branch. The present

student body, with the exception of seniors, shall elect the members. The

members’ term of office shall be from the Monday after the inauguration dinner

to the end of the academic year.

Section 2. Officers of the Executive Branch

Clause 1. All officers shall assume any duties assigned by the ASB Co-Presidents

or Advisor. All ASB officers shall fundraise $200.

Clause 2. ASB Co-Presidents.

The ASB Co-Presidents shall preside over student council meetings,

represent the Student Council as a whole, and act in a responsible

manner that positively influences others. The ASB Co-Presidents act as

parliamentary chairpersons, and shall vote only in the case of a tie.

Their vote shall only count as one vote to break the tie. The ASB Co-

Presidents will adhere to the following stipulations:

1. ASB Presidents will not serve on any committee

2. ASB Presidents will not directly engage in the planning or

preparation of any particular event. Their task is to facilitate.

They may offer suggestions, but implementation is to be

delegated

3. ASB Presidents will attend all formal, weekly meetings of the

standing committees

4. ASB Presidents will attend all formal meetings of the special

committees.

5. ASB Presidents will evaluate the committee chairmen on their

effectiveness in progressing toward, and achieving identified

goals.

6. ASB Presidents will ensure that accurate evaluations of

committee personnel are completed by committee chairmen

7. ASB Presidents will ensure that a timeline for every Student

Council event is established, adhered to, and adequate.

8. ASB Presidents will ensure constant rotation of bulletin boards

(no more than 3-weeks on any one board).

9. ASB Presidents will ensure daily engagement of all personnel

10. ASB Presidents will ensure that the same core group of people

will not be engaged in every activity.

a. ASB Presidents will ensure that all committee personnel

are tasked with equal amounts of responsibility

b. ASB Presidents will report to the Student Council

Advisor the failure of individual Student Council

members to engage, or follow through assigned tasks

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11. ASB Presidents are expected to meet with the Student Council

Advisor as soon as possible following the conclusion of the class

period immediately preceding the commencement of the Student

Leadership class.

a. During this time ASB Presidents will inform the Student

Council Advisor of the progress made by the various

committees, dates of expected action, and any requests

for information

12. ASB Presidents will brief ASB personnel of all actions of ASB

Presidents so that they can assume tasking upon absence

13. In the event that an ASB President is absent, the order of ASB

succession will be followed.

a. ASB Co-Presidents

b. ASB Treasurer

c. ASB Secretary

d. Senior Senator

e. Junior Senator

14. If it becomes apparent that the ASB Presidents are not fulfilling

their duties as prescribed, the ASB Order of Succession will be

activated and the ASB Presidents will serve at the discretion of

the Student Council Advisor indefinitely.

Clause 3. ASB Secretary.

The ASB Secretary shall keep official minutes of all meetings, is

responsible for publication and distribution of agenda and minutes to all

members of the Executive Branch, Advisor, Senior Vice Principal and

Principal, and is responsible for the clerical business of the Executive

Branch.

Clause 4. ASB Treasurer.

The ASB Treasurer shall keep account of the ASB Council funds, oversee

the accounting done by the Class Treasurers for their specified class,

and approve all purchases of the ASB council. The approval or denial

for purchases may be overridden by a 2/3-majority Executive Branch

vote. The ASB Treasurer shall preside over the Student Council

Inauguration Dinner and Fund Raising.

Section 3. Sub Executive Branch.

Clause 1. Definition of the Sub Executive Branch.

The Sub Executive Branch of the Executive Branch shall consist of the

Historian(s) and the Communications Officer(s). The members of the

Sub Executive Branch shall work together to promote public relations

within the school and community. The ASB Co-Presidents shall preside

over the Sub Executive Branch. The members’ term of office shall be

from the Monday following the inauguration dinner to the following

spring appointment of newly elected officers..

Clause 2. General Duties.

All officers shall pay the required student council fees

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Clause 3. Historian.

The Historian shall make a scrapbook commemorating the school year,

and keep students addresses after graduation . The Historian shall be

responsible for photographs of all activities (ASB, Sports and

newspaper) and prepare a reflection video of the year’s activities. The

Historian shall adhere to all deadlines.

Clause 4. Communication Officers.

There will be three persons assigned as the Communication Officers of

Eagle High School. These officers shall represent the school in the best

communicable manner possible, perform necessary correspondence for

the Student Council, and organize projects that will promote spirit

through out the school (i.e. recognition of organizations and activities,

...) They will also be responsible for locker decorations of all club /

organizations that will be representing Eagle High School at a

tournament or competition. These officers will keep a bulletin board of

upcoming events for the teachers.

Article 3 - Senate Clause 1. Definition of the Senate.

The Senate shall consist of the Senior Senator, Junior Senator,

Ambassadors, and the officers from the Senior, Junior, Sophomore, and

Freshman Classes. All members shall have voting rights within the

Senate. The Senior Senator shall preside over the Senate, and the Junior

Senator shall preside in the absence of the Senior Senator. The Senate

shall also sanction all organizations, and if necessary, establish a court

for impeachment proceedings. The members’ term of office shall be from

the end of the current school year to the following spring appointment.

Clause 2. General Duties.

All officers shall assume any duties assigned by the ASB Co-Presidents

or Advisor as well as fundraise as much money as the ASB Co-Presidents

and Student Council Advisor deem necessary. The class officers shall

likewise assume any duties assigned by their class presidents or class

advisors.

Clause 3. Senators.

There shall be two senators: one Junior Senator and one Senior Senator.

Both shall be elected by the Student Body and shall be from the class

they represent. The Junior and Senior Senators shall attend the first

Meridian District #2 School Board meeting and the first Eagle City

Council meeting of the month. The Senior & Junior Senator are

responsible for organizing the Homeroom Representatives and presiding

over their monthly meetings.

Note 1. Senior Senator.

The Senior Senator will plan bi-quarterly House of

Representatives meetings. The Senior Senator will organize

Spirit Shirt Sales.

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Note 2. Junior Senator.

The Junior Senator will preside over all meetings and take over

all responsibilities when the Senior Senator is not present. The

Junior Senator will assist in Spirit Shirt sales.

Clause 4. Ambassadors.

There shall be three ambassadors: one Junior Ambassador and two

Senior Ambassadors. Both shall be elected by the ASB Student Council

and shall be from the class they represent. The Ambassadors will divide

up the schools in the valley into three zones. Each is responsible for

communicating with the schools in their zone. An open line of

communication is to be established and exchanging of ideas shall take

place. A minimum of six (6) visits per semester is mandatory.

Ambassadors will make at least four visitations in the first semester and

present findings at a student council meeting.

Clause 5. General Duties of the Class Presidents.

The Class Presidents shall represent their class in Student Council. They

shall also hold meetings with their class advisor and class officers once a

month to assure financial security for their class, promote school spirit

and unity. They are also responsible for informing the class advisor of

upcoming events for the class.

Note 1. Senior Class President.

The Senior Class President shall raise money for the cost of the

graduation ceremony, flowers, and diplomas, and to present the

school with a gift from the graduating class. At the end of the

year, it will be responsibility of the Senior Class President to

organize a Senior Assembly and Picnic, as well as all duties

involving graduation. The Senior Class President shall be in

charge of organizing a class reunion every five or ten years

Note 2. Junior Class President.

The Junior Class President shall be in charge of organizing the

Junior / Senior Class Prom.

Note 3. Sophomore Class President.

The Sophomore Class President is charge of organizing the

Sophomore Class officers to provide assistance with the Junior /

Senior Class Prom.

Note 4. Freshman Class President.

Their goal is to also help provide for financial stability for their

class, and to raise as much money as the ASB Co_residents and

Student Council Advisor deem necessary.

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Clause 6. Class Vice Presidents.

The Class Vice Presidents, in the absence of the Class Presidents, shall

act as President, fulfilling all of the President’s duties. The Vice

Presidents shall take charge of designing ways to create spirit within the

school, and shall be take charge of all spirit activities (i.e. Intramural

events, homeroom challenges, etc...) The Vice Presidents shall preside

over the Eagle High School Activities Council and represent the council

at all Student Council meetings.

Note 1. Senior Class Vice President.

The Senior Class Vice President shall be in charge of holding

Vice Presidents meetings regarding spirit activities and for

organizing the activities. He/she will preside over all Activities

Council meetings.

Note 2. Junior Class Vice President.

The Junior Class Vice President will attend all Activities Council

meetings and preside over the meetings in the absence of the

Senior Class Vice President.

Note 3. Sophomore Class Vice President.

The Sophomore Class Vice President shall be responsible for all

secretarial duties in regards to the Activities Council.

Note 4. Freshman Class Vice President.

The Freshman Class Vice President will be responsible for all

Treasurer and Communications officer duties of the Activities

Council

Clause 7. Class Secretaries.

The Class Secretaries shall take minutes at all class and Senate

meetings. The ASB Secretary shall collect, file and organize all minutes

and notes for meetings of the Senate. A meeting outline will be made

available for all Class Officers. A final draft of each meetings notes will

given to each Class Officer, ASB Secretary and Class Advisor.

Clause 8. Class Treasurers.

The Class Treasurers shall monitor the class funds, giving regular

reports of the class budget to the Class President. The Class Treasurers

are responsible for securing financial security for their class.

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Article 4 - Student Council Corporate Section 1. Definition of the Corporate

The Corporate Student Council shall consist of a Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

overseeing the five departments which will include Production, Literature,

Marketing, Operations, and Finance. Each department will be overseen by a

Chief Officer under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer. The Corporate

Student Council is an equal component whose positions will be determined by

interviews with the ASB Officers. All interview positions shall hold equal

privileges in both sections of Student Council. The Chief Executive Officer shall

preside over Student Council Corporate, and the Chief Operations Officer shall

preside in the absence of the Chief Executive Officer. The Student Council

Corporate shall also sanction their separate organization, and if necessary, the

Chief Executive Officer may remove any officers deemed unfit. The members’

term of office shall be from the conclusion of the current academic year to the

following spring appointment

Section 2. General Duties

All officers and associates shall assume any duties assigned by the

ASB Co-Presidents or advisor and implemented by the Chief Executive Officer

(CEO). They shall also fundraise as much money as the ASB Co-Presidents,

Student Council Advisor, and CEO deem necessary

Section 3. Chief Officers

Chief Officers shall oversee and direct assignments given to their department.

Section 4. Removal from Office

If necessary, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) may by removed by 3/5ths vote of

the chief officers of Student Council Corporate and approval by the ASB

Officers. In the case of the CEO’s removal, the Chief Operations Officer shall

assume the position as leader of Student Council Corporate

Section 5. Requirements to Maintain Office

Clause 1. Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) shall preside over Student Council

Corporate meetings and represent the corporate branch of Student

Council. The CEO shall also attend meetings as requested by ASB. The

CEO will adhere to the following stipulations:

1. The CEO will have the final decision in the officers chosen

for each department, namely the COO, CLO, CFO, CMO,

and CPO

2. The CEO will not serve on any committee. However, they

may direct any department in place of the chief officer when

deemed necessary

3. The CEO may attend any committee meetings, or convene a

meeting with any officers when necessary

4. The CEO may propose any suggestions concerning the

structure, duties, and activities of Student Council Corporate

to the ASB Officers for approval as needed.

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5. The CEO will present a monthly report on each committee

and their effectiveness to the Student Council Advisor

6. The CEO may remove any chief officer from their chosen

position if deemed unfit. This will be subject to approval by

the ASB Officers and Student Council Advisor

Clause 2. Chief Operations Officer (COO)

The Chief Operations Officer (COO) shall create the duty schedule for

the entire corporation. The COO is also in charge of overseeing all

operations of Student Council Corporate and shall direct Student

Council Corporate in the absence of the CEO

Clause 3. Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) shall keep a record of Student

Council Corporate’s funds, and oversee the accounting done by the

financial associates. They shall keep a record of all expenses and

incomes. They shall additionally approve monthly financial statements

at the end of each month.

Clause 4. Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)

The Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) shall be the liaison between the

teachers and Student Council Corporate. Whatever staff desire to have

marketed throughout the school, the CMO will design and implement the

appropriate advertising required through the help of their branch.

Clause 5. Chief Productions Officer (CPO)

The Chief Productions Officer (CPO) shall construct appropriate

committees for events under the jurisdiction of Student Council

Corporate. They shall also help ensure the effectiveness of each

committee.

Clause 6. Chief Literary Officer (CLO)

The Chief Literary Officer (CLO) shall oversee the production of the

Student Council magazine as well as the corporate scrapbook and all

literary material related to the duties of Student Council Corporate.

Additionally, this department will be working in conjunction with the

marketing officers to help promote events. They will collect all media

associated with the scrapbook or magazine.

Note 1. Editor-in-Chief

An Editor-in-Chief shall be appointed by the Chief Executive

Officer (CEO). The Editor-in-Chief shall oversee the

publication of the Student Council magazine. They shall also

take over the position of Chief Literary Officer (CLO) if the

current officer is absent or removed.

Section 6. Associates

All Associates shall assist in the implementation and production of the duties

assigned by their respective chief officers. They shall also assist in any other

duties needed or assigned.

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Article 5 - Requirements for Holding Office Section 1. Elected Offices.

To run for a Student Council Office:

1. Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or better with no

“F” grade on the immediately preceding semester or current

semester high school transcript.

2. Must have at least 5 credits per semester.

3. Must follow all guidelines regarding student conduct as stated in the

Student Handbook.

4. Will adhere to the zero tolerance policy, drug/alcohol/tobacco

policy.

5. Have a petition on file, signed by fifty (50) students of the

candidate’s class , and approved by the vice principal of the class

(Seniors may not sign petitions.) Candidates running for an ASB

office, may have any Freshman, Sophomore, Junior sign the

aforementioned petition. It is the responsibility of the candidate to

make sure that all signatures are legitimate.

6. Have a character reference form filled out by each current teacher

and have a total average scoring of no less than 4 on the total of all

submitted character reference forms. A total average less than 4 will

render the candidate ineligible to seek elected office but does not

exclude the candidate from seeking an appointed (interviewed)

position with Student Council.

7. Be of dependable character as verified by a Vice-Principal. The

decision whether or not to authorize a candidate will be based on

teacher recommendations and administrative discipline files.

8. To run for one of the four ASB elected positions (ASB Treasurer,

ASB Secretary, ASB Senior Senator, ASB Junior Senator) the

candidate must have served in a high school student council for at

least one full, uninterrupted academic year.

9. All candidates for either ASB Co-President position must have a

minimum of one year prior high school Student Council experience

at Eagle High School. One of the two elected Co-Presidents must

have been enrolled in the Student Leadership Program of Eagle

High School their Junior year

10. All elected officers must be able to take the Student Leadership Class

for both fall and spring semesters. If a student meets all other

candidacy requirements and has been in Student Leadership

previously, but cannot take the scheduled class period, other

opportunities to be involved in Student Council will be provided.

11. Have on file a signed Student Council Officer’s Agreement.

Section 2. Appointed Offices.

In running for an office in the Sub Executive Branch, one must first meet the

general requirements for holding a Student Council office. No Petition is

necessary. The Communications Officers, Ambassadors, and Historians are

appointed by the ASB Officers by means of an interview. These offices are open

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to any incoming freshman, sophomore, junior or senior that meets the

aforementioned requirements. They shall be appointed in the spring by the

newly-elected ASB Officers.

Section 3. Requirements to Maintain Office.

If the requirements for these offices are not upheld, the Student Council member

shall be:

1. given a warning and the officer must give an oral explanation to

the ASB Officers for their conduct or actions.

2. put on probation for nine (9) weeks and must petition the Senate,

Advisor and Principal for re-admittance. An oral explanation

will be given to the Senate and the Senate will vote on re-

admittance.

3. if in the case of grade requirements, the student will be

suspended from student council office duties until a 2.5 grade

point average is achieved and/or all grades of “D” or “F” on

the student’s progress report are raised to a “C” or higher.

Students will have two weeks to raise their grades after a low

grade report.

4. impeached.

Clause 1. Duty Fulfillment.

ASB / Student Council members shall fulfill all respective duties outlined

in Article 1 – 4. ASB / Student Council members are responsible for the

following:

enroll in leadership class

actively participate in meetings and activities.

following through all given assignments and duties.

following the guidelines set in Article 5 Sect 1 & 3.

fundraise as much money as the ASB Co-Presidents and Student

Council Advisor deem necessary.

confidentiality.

Clause 2. Absences.

ASB / Student Council shall be present for all activities, meetings and

leadership class. ASB / Student Council members are allowed to have a

total of 7 absences (excused or unexcused) from school or assigned

Student Council activities. Medically excused absences will not be

counted.

3 absences ~ warning.

5 absences ~ parent contact.

6 absences ~ probation.

7 absences ~ removal from office.

Note 1. Truants.

Truants are unexcused absences. A truant will occur when a

Student Council member is late 1/3 of the activity time, or is

absent without excuse. A Student Council member will be

removed from office and put on probation if two (2) truants are

obtained. A warning will be given on the 1st truant.

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Article 6 - Elections Section 1. Student Council Elections.

Clause 1. Election Dates.

The ASB and Class Elections shall be held in the spring semester

on dates approved by the administration. The ASB elections will

occur first followed by the individual class elections beginning

with the Senior class elections and concluding with the Sophomore

class elections.

Clause 2. General Elections.

A video broadcast shall be seen, at which all candidates will give a

speech in the accordance with predetermined regulations. Ballots with

the names of all candidates shall be passed out during second-period

classes following the video broadcast. Only current Juniors,

Sophomores, and Freshman are eligible to vote. The ballots will be

tallied by those appointed by either the administration and/or Advisor.

The winners shall be announce by the end of the day on which the

general election is held.

Clause 3. Election Campaigning.

Candidate election campaigning will commence immediately

following the conclusion of the academic day on the Friday

immediately preceding the date of the election and will conclude

immediately following the conclusion of the academic day on the

date of the election. All campaign rules and regulations set forth

by the school administration and Student Council shall be

followed. The Student Council Advisor will approve all speeches.

Any violation of the campaign rules and regulations will be

grounds for the forfeiture of a candidate’s candidacy.

Clause 4. Election Voting

Only one election will take place for each of the ASB, Senior,

Junior, and Sophomore elections. The winning candidate shall be

the candidate who receives a plurality of the votes cast in that

election.

Clause 5. Write-ins.

Write-in candidates will not be considered in tabulating the votes. All

candidates must have their completed petition turned in by the

designated date.

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Article 7 - Impeachment. Section 1. Grounds for Impeachment.

Any infraction of the Eagle High School Handbook rules, an exhibition of

objectionable conduct for a Student Council Member, and/or the Requirements to

Maintain an Office are not upheld.

Section 2. Impeachment Procedures.

If necessary, the Senators may establish a court, comprised of members of the

Senate, House of Representatives, and Executive Branches, to commence

impeachment proceedings. Any member of the House of Representatives or

Senate may propose the impeachment of the court. A 2/3 vote is required in the

initiating body before the court will commence an impeachment. A ¾ vote in the

court is needed to impeach. The administration shall have the power to override

any impeachment ruling. If found guilty; a Student Council member shall be

relieved of his / her position and duties.

Section 3. Trial Procedures.

Clause 1. Court Judges.

The court shall consist of three members from each legislative body: the

Senate, the House of Representatives, and the Executive Branch,

excluding the Junior and Senior Senators. The court shall be presided

over by the Senior Senator.

Clause 2. Time Specifications.

The accused member shall be informed of the charges against him / her.

The charge will be read by the Junior Senator, and the trial will begin.

The accused shall be given ten (10) minutes to explain or defend. Five

(5) minutes shall be allowed for comments from the members in support

of the charge and five (5) minutes will be allowed for comments from the

members opposing the charge. Maximum time restrictions may be

lengthened by the motion with a second to extend the debate. Testimony

from the general student body may be heard, and each testimony may be

three minutes in length.

Clause 3. Voting Procedures.

At the end of the trial, a secret ballot will be taken by the members of the

court. The members shall write “aye” (guilty of charge) or “nay” (not

guilty of charge.) The Junior Senator or other chosen Senate member

shall collect and count the ballots. The count will be monitored by the

Student Council Advisor. The results of the vote shall be announced by

the Senior Senator. A ¾ “aye” vote shall be necessary to impeach a

member.

Clause 4. Impeachment of Senators.

If a Junior or Senior Senator is being tried or is unable to attend the

trial, the Senate shall elect a substitute within its body to replace the

Senator.

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Article 8 - Vacancies and Resignations. Section 1. Presidential Succession.

The ASB Co-President will not be succeeded. All class Presidents shall be

succeeded by their Vice Presidents.

Section 2. Officer Succession.

Clause 1. General Officer Succession.

All other vacancies or resignations shall be filled by a special screening

of candidates, through the Student Council. These candidates must meet

all qualification requirements, as noted in Article 5, Section 1. The ASB

Officers shall appoint the candidate for the vacant office.

Article 9 - Clubs and Organizations. All Clubs and Organizations at Eagle High School must be founded upon the furtherance

of Academics, Athletics, and Citizenship in order to promote and preserve a positive

bond between Eagle High School and the Community. All Clubs and Organizations at

Eagle High School must be approved on a yearly basis.

Section 1. General Requirements.

A club or organization must:

a) have at least ten (10) active members (defined as clearly

contributing members, not simply listed on a roster) or special

permission from the Activities Director

b) minutes and attendance must be accurately maintained for ALL

meetings.

c) must accumulate at least two (2) hours of community service per

member (service activity as an extension of the club’s

principles.)

d) clubs or organizations are bound by regulations to design a

constitution approved by the following person(s): Eagle High

Student Council, the building principal and the District #2

School Board.

Section 2. Support Groups.

Support groups are not classified under clubs or organizations. The mandate to

form groups of this nature require advisors of professional credentials,

counselors, psychologists, etc… not within the scope of the Student Body of Eagle

High School.

Section 3. Criteria.

The role of Eagle High School for approving clubs is to enhance student life on

campus. Therefore, no club or organization will be approved that is founded on

any of the following bases:

a) promotes criminal or delinquent conduct.

b) encourages bigotry or hatred toward others.

c) involves human sexuality.

d) targets any religious faith in a negative manner.

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e) Disrupts the learning environment of Eagle High School.

Clause 1. Harassment or Abuse.

A club or organization cannot harass or abuse any member of the

student body of Eagle High School, nor can any club or organization

violate the authority of the school. All clubs and organizations are

subordinate to the rules and regulations as established and set forth in

the Eagle High School Student Handbook.

Article 10 - Amendments A member of the Executive Branch, or Senate may present constitutional amendments in

writing during a meeting of one of these legislative bodies. Amendments must be

approved by a 2/3 vote in each of the bodies. Specifications within the amendment will

establish when the amendment will go to trial.

Article 11 - Ratification. Section 1. Legislative Ratification.

The Constitution Committee will revise and update the Constitution and bring

any suggested changes to the student council for ratification. All changes must

be ratified by 2/3 vote of the student council. All proposed changes will be

brought before the student council in a formal meeting or Constitutional

presentation.

Section 2. Executive Ratification.

If both houses pass this constitution, it shall be forwarded to the ASB Executive

officers for a vote. If a ¾ approval vote is attained, then this Constitution shall

be sent to the Principal of Eagle High School for administrative approval. If

vetoed, this Constitution shall be amended and the process will be repeated. If

signed by the principal, this document shall become the Constitution of the

Associated Student Body of Eagle High School.

Article 12 - Sanctions for Criminal Offenses. Section 1. Definition

In regards to criminal offenses and charges occurring on or off school grounds,

regardless of the time of the offense or charge, EHS Student Council enacts the

following provisions regarding such offenses and charges.

Section 2. Crimes committed by Student Council Members

If a crime is committed by a member of Student Council, a meeting regarding

consequences will be held by the ASB Co-Presidents, the individual’s Class

President, and the Student Council Advisor. The consequences will be

determined by the severity of the crime(s), the individual’s remorse, as well as

the individual’s willingness to offer restitution. These consequences include

sanctions up to, and including impeachment proceedings outlined in Constitution

Article 7.

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Section 3. Crimes committed by ASB Co-Presidents

If a crime is committed by an ASB Co-President, the members of Student Council

in attendance of the meeting determining consequences will consist of the second

ASB Co-President, the members of ASB, and the Student Council Advisor. In the

case of a Class President being implicated in a crime, the same members

described in Section #2 will be present with the replacement of the Class Vice

President instead of the Class President.

Section 4. Determination of Severity

The severity of the consequences determined by the meeting participants will be

increased as a result of information identifying further criminal offenses and

charges. Repeated offenses and charges will be met with increasingly severe

consequences.

Constitution Of the Associated Student Body of Eagle High School

The Constitution of the Associated Student Body of Eagle High has been approved this 27th day of the 5th month in the year two thousand sixteen by the Student Body Officers of Eagle High School.

Austin Chamberlain

ASB Co-President

James Love

Junior President

Olivia Love

Freshman Co-President

Tyler Gordon

ASB Co-President

Mitchell Nielson

Junior Vice-President

Kalli Ehle

Freshman Vice-President

Ellie Jacobs

ASB Treasurer

Matthew Turner

Junior Treasurer

Nicolas Marolda

Freshman Treasurer

Olivia Andrew

ASB Secretary

Payton Lopez

Junior Secretary

Jaxie Klucewich

Freshman Secretary

Ariana Pyper

ASB Senior Senator

Aiden O’Gara

Sophomore President

Peyton Jeppson

Senior Secretary

Rachel Bond

ASB Junior Senator

Michael Medina

Sophomore Treasurer

Kelly Driscoll

Senior Vice-President

Sophie Anderson

Sophomore Vice-President

Anna Mae Walker

Sophomore Secretary

Kamryn Fortmeier

Chief Financial Officer

Alexis DeBlasio

Senior President

Marian Eyer

Chief Historian

Ms. Melissa Stephenson

EHS Student Council

Advisor

Jake Stephenson

Senior Treasurer

Luke Fipps

Freshman Co-President

Mr. Terry Beck

EHS Principal

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Constitution Of the Associated Student Body of Eagle High School

The Constitution of the Associated Student Body of Eagle High has been approved this 27th day of the 5th month in the year two thousand sixteen by the Student Body Officers of Eagle High School.

Sydney Stephan

Chief Communications Officer

Ella Whitfield

Chief Marketing Officer

Jace Yacuk

Chief Productions Officer

Hannah Dildine

Historian

Emilee Estep

Historian

Grace Gwin

Historian

Logan Wonders

Historian

Hannah Georges

Senior Ambassador

Kaelena Kent

Junior Ambassador

Saylor Adcock

Communications Associate

Conner Christensen

Communications Associate

Nick Heidemann

Communications Associate

Tanna Adcock

Marketing Associate

Katie Heikka

Marketing Associate

Noah Newman

Marketing Associate

Megan Holsinger

Production Associate

Cory Watts

Production Associate

Lexi Dance

Representative

Alyssa Santisteven

Representative

Joshua Troy

Representative