1. “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.”-John Quincy Adams RKS Student Council

2. Hello! 2015-16 Student Council sponsors Ms. Ellmer and Mrs. Bridges

3. Make sure you sign the “sign in” sheet so we know who is here

4. Student Council Guidelines 1. 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.

5. Student Council Guidelines 2. Contribute time and effort to help make Student Council sponsored activities the best they can be.

6. Student Council Guidelines 3. 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.

7. Student Council Guidelines 4. Student Council representatives should maintain a 2.0 with no F’s 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.

8. Student Council Guidelines 5. 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.

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

10. 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.

11. 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)

12. Robert’s Rules of Order The members rule through a decision-making process that they’ve 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.

13. Robert’s Rules of Order Everything is accomplished in the spirit of openness, not secrecy. Members have the right to resign from office or from the organization Take 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 doesn’t take sides but allows all to be heard equally in debate. Members have a right to be informed of the work of the organization.

14. Expectation Student Council t-shirts will be on sale for $5.00 each. You can wear them on Thursday’s (Spirit Day)

15. Club Activities Student Council sponsors several activities throughout the school year.

16. August Back to School Dance

17. Homecoming Last 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 court

18. October Bully Free Week in October 19-23 Homecoming/Spirit week 26-30

19. November 16-20 th co sponsor the canned food drive with YLOD before Thanksgiving 9-13 th fundraiser

20. December Blanket Drive for Books- N-Blankets December 2th for Homeless shelter Toy Drive 1-18th

21. February Winter Formal/ Sweetheart Dance-19 th Court King Queen Dukes/Maids

22. We need to elect student officers

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

24. President Preside over Student Council Meetings Knows the Roberts Rules of Order Votes when there is a tie Conducts him/herself with academic integrity and exemplary conduct

25. Vice President Knows the Roberts Rules of Order Serves in the absence of the president. Conducts him/herself with academic integrity and exemplary conduct.

26. 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.

27. Historian Keeps newspaper clippings and council photos in an organized notebook. Takes pictures at events Conducts him/herself with academic integrity and exemplary conduct.

28. Sergeant at Arms Duty is to keep the meeting orderly and quiet the group when needed SAA should be firm but fair SAA will make sure the meeting is orderly without raising their voice or intimidating any Student Council members

29. Requirements President must be an 8 th grader with at least one year membership in student council at RKS Vice President must be a 7 th or 8 th grader with at least one year membership in student council at RKS Reporter can be a 6 th, 7 th or 8 th grader Historian can be a 6 th, 7 th or 8 th grader Sergeant at Arms can be a 6 th, 7 th or 8 th grader

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

31. Student officer and representative candidates must complete an application in order to run.

32. Nominations We will not accept nominations for officers and representatives We 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

33. Nominations When each office is opened for nominations we will accept nominations from students who are sitting quietly with their hand raised If you are nominated by a student you are given the opportunity to accept or decline

34. Nominations President Vice President Reporter Historian Sergeant at Arms 6 th grade Representative 7 th grade Representative 8 th grade Representative

35. 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

36. Posters can be turned in to Ms. Ellmer or Mrs. Bridges between now and Friday, September 25th

37. As 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. Ellmer They must be school appropriate

38. Brainstorm ideas for posters and speeches with a small group