Student Government 

Philosophical Basis: 

To a large extent, the respect afforded a student government is a result of its active and constructive involvement in the daily operation of the school.  In order to be effective, student government representatives should be given an opportunity to participate in those decisions that affect the leaning climate of the school. To enhance the deliberating process, school board rules and individual school policies should be available to students in a specific location.  Respected student governments are forums for expression, discussion, and action regarding the important issues of the day.  All members of the school community share the responsibility for shaping student governments into positive instruments of student involvement. 

                                                                                                                                                                                               

 

Opportunities:

·         Students shall have the opportunity under the direction of a faculty advisor, to form and operate a student government within their respective schools. 

·         Students shall have the opportunity to recommend and/or confirm members of the faculty to serve as sponsors for their school's student government organization. 

·         Students may seek office in student government or any organization, regardless of their gender, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, political beliefs, marital status, age, sexual orientation, social and family background, linguistic preference, or disability. 

·        Student government officers and representatives shall have the opportunity  to attend official student government meetings during school hours.

Responsibilities: 

·         Student government officers and representatives have the responsibility for being alert to needs of the school and concerns of the student body, and for working toward the satisfaction of these needs and concerns to the best of their ability. 

·         Students have the responsibility for securing the prior consent of any faculty member recommended. 

·         Students have the responsibility for conducting election campaigns in a positive, mature manner, with respect shown for their opponents. 

·        Students have the responsibility for regularly participating in meetings, for conducting themselves in an appropriate manner, for demonstrating positive leadership in school government, and for operating within School Board Rules and school regulations.