Student Council

If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.-John Quincy AdamsRKS Student CouncilHello! 2015-16Student Council sponsorsMs. Ellmer and Mrs. Bridges

Make sure you sign the sign in sheet so we know who is here

Student Council Guidelines1. Attend all meetings and perform all assigned responsibilities at activities/events. Three unexcused absences will result in dismissal from Student Council. Parent or doctor notes must be given to sponsor within a week of missing the meeting to be excused.

Student Council Guidelines2. Contribute time and effort to help make Student Council sponsored activities the best they can be.

Student Council Guidelines3. Act responsibly at all meetings and activities/events and as a leader at RKS. Three referrals or ADAPT/Court School will result in an immediate dismissal from the Student Council.

Student Council Guidelines4. Student Council representatives should maintain a 2.0 with no Fs on their nine weeks report card for any subject. Anyone with a grade point average (GPA) lower than a 2.0 will be on probation until the next report card is checked. If the GPA is still below 2.0, the student will be dismissed from Student Council.

Student Council Guidelines5. Good citizenship and attitude is a Student Council expectation. Student Council members are leaders and a positive attitude must be maintained at all times. Bullying or disrespect towards peers or adults is not allowed. If this occurs, the student risks being dismissed from Student Council.

Return the Student Council Guidelines sheet signed by you and your parent by the next meeting in order to attend.Student Council Pledge

I am a leader because I care. I am responsible for my school, my student body, and myself.I am a leader because I have a voice.I am student council.

Meetings will consist of student council business, an activity, and a social with snacks and drinks.We need your help to make this happen.Come with a positive attitude and a cooperative spirit (plus some snacks to share)

Roberts Rules of Order

The members rule through a decision-making process that theyve established by a vote.Ideas come from the members and are presented to the assembly to decide upon.Leaders come from the people through an election process.All members are equal they have equal rights and responsibilities. The organization is run with impartiality and fairness The majority rules, but the rights of the minority and absent members are protected.

Roberts Rules of OrderEverything is accomplished in the spirit of openness, not secrecy.Members have the right to resign from office or from the organizationTake up business one item at a time.Promote courtesy, justice, impartiality, and equality. The majority rules, but the rights of individual, minority, and absent members are protected. Members take turns speaking. In debate, members do not cross talk, or talk directly to each other, when another member is speaking. Members speak clearly and loudly so all can hear. Members listen when others are speaking. The presiding officer doesnt take sides but allows all to be heard equally in debate. Members have a right to be informed of the work of the organization.

ExpectationStudent Council t-shirts will be on sale for $5.00 each.You can wear them on Thursdays (Spirit Day)

Club ActivitiesStudent Council sponsors several activities throughout the school year.AugustBack to School Dance HomecomingLast year we pitched the idea of a Homecoming Week to Mr. Blood and he loved it.This year we will be in charge of the first annual RKS Homecoming Week!Homecoming courtOctoberBully Free Week in October 19-23Homecoming/Spirit week 26-30November16-20th co sponsor the canned food drive with YLOD before Thanksgiving9-13th fundraiser

DecemberBlanket Drive for Books-N-Blankets December 2th for Homeless shelter

Toy Drive 1-18thFebruaryWinter Formal/ Sweetheart Dance-19th CourtKingQueenDukes/MaidsWe need to elect student officers

Student council has a President, Vice President, Historian, Secretary, and Sergeant at Arms

PresidentPreside over Student Council Meetings Knows the Roberts Rules of Order Votes when there is a tie Conducts him/herself with academic integrity and exemplary conductVice President Knows the Roberts Rules of Order Serves in the absence of the president. Conducts him/herself with academic integrity and exemplary conduct.Reporter Keeps accurate minutes of meetings. Handles all council communication. Reports at each meeting the minutes from previous meeting. Coordinates the making of fliers and signs for events Conducts him/herself with academic integrity and exemplary conduct.

Historian Keeps newspaper clippings and council photos in an organized notebook. Takes pictures at eventsConducts him/herself with academic integrity and exemplary conduct.Sergeant at ArmsDuty is to keep the meeting orderly and quiet the group when neededSAA should be firm but fairSAA will make sure the meeting is orderly without raising their voice or intimidating any Student Council membersRequirementsPresident must be an 8th grader with at least one year membership in student council at RKSVice President must be a 7th or 8th grader with at least one year membership in student council at RKSReporter can be a 6th, 7th or 8th graderHistorian can be a 6th, 7th or 8th graderSergeant at Arms can be a 6th, 7th or 8th grader

Class Representatives One representative for 6th, 7th and 8th grade will be electedReps will report any student council information to the Tiger Time groups for their grade levelConducts him/herself with academic integrity and exemplary conduct.

Student officer and representative candidates must complete an application in order to run.NominationsWe will not accept nominations for officers and representativesWe will give you 5 minutes to decide who you are going to nominate You can not be nominated for more than one office or representative position

NominationsWhen each office is opened for nominations we will accept nominations from students who are sitting quietly with their hand raisedIf you are nominated by a student you are given the opportunity to accept or declineNominationsPresidentVice PresidentReporterHistorianSergeant at Arms6th grade Representative7th grade Representative8th grade Representative

Each person running can make 1 poster to persuade the students to vote for you in the election and we will hang them in the hall by the cafeteria. They must be school appropriate Anything else you pass out to students must be approved by Mr. Blood

Posters can be turned in to Ms. Ellmer or Mrs. Bridges between now and Friday, September 25thAs a nominee, you are also required to give a short speech during the morning announcements about why you are the best person for the office you choose to run for.Speeches must be proof read by Mrs. Bridges or Ms. EllmerThey must be school appropriateBrainstorm ideas for posters and speeches with a small group