This document provides information about the student council meeting at a school. It outlines the mission statement, roles, expectations, and process for joining student council. The mission is to represent student interests and encourage leadership. Advisors and roles include the president and members from grades 4-8. Expectations are to attend meetings, events, and conduct oneself well. The process includes submitting a signed contract and speech, then voting. Members are divided into groups focusing on social climate, philanthropic work, school activities, and being the student voice. The next step is deciding if student council is right and discussing with parents.

1. Welcome!
2013-2014 Student Council Information
Meeting

2. Agenda/Topics to Be Covered
• Mission Statement
• Who’s Who
• Your Commitment/ Expectations
• How does it work
• Paperwork
• Q &A

3. Mission Statement
• “to represent the interests of our school by taking into account the ideas and
opinions of the student body, to encourage a spirit of cooperation among the
students of this school as well as the faculty and administration, and to provide
an opportunity to develop and demonstrate qualities of leadership.” – Student
Council Constitution

4. Who’s Who
• ADVISORS
– Ms. Valentine
– Mrs. Kelley
– Mrs. Kushner
• STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBERS (total of 9 members)
– President
– 8th grader
– 4 – 8th grade members
– 4 – 7th grade members
– 2 – 6th grade members
– 2 – 5th grade members
– 2 – 4th grade members

5. Your Commitment/ Expectations
• Attend all meetings – Day 1- Twice a month during Study Hall
• Attend school sponsored events- Open House/ Graduation
• Conduct yourself accordingly at school
– building/playground
• Work cooperatively with other members
• Be an ACTIVE member
• Respect others
– In all aspects of school
– During meetings
*YOU CAN BE REMOVED FROM STUDENT COUNCIL

6. How Does it Work?
Monday, Sept. 23 – submit signed contract to Mrs. Kelley
Thursday, Sept. 26 – turn in outline for speech to Mrs. Kelley
Monday, Sept. 30 – Present Speech
Tuesday, Oct. 1 – Voting during homeroom (grades 6-8)

7. How Does it Work? Cont…
• Once voted in
– Members vote on President
– Call meeting to order
– Forms agenda
– In charge of student quote schedule
– Collecting and retyping minutes for the meeting
– Overseeing four committees and helping advisors to problem solve
– Members are paired up – one 7th grader with one 8th grader - into 4 groups
– 4th, 5th, and 6th graders will be divided accordingly
• Each group is responsible for one aspect of Student Council
– Social Climate
– Philanthropic
– In school activities
– Voice of school

8. How Does it Work? Cont…
• ALL members will be responsible for taking notes each meeting
– Notebooks will be provided
• Each group will be responsible for leading meeting with a chosen quote
• Advisors will be responsible for:
– council funds
– making sure members are always on task
– Guiding council members

9. 4 Aspects of Student Council
• Social Climate/ School Spirit
– Secret trays
– Spirit days
– Fun Friday’s
– Dance (before Winter Break)
• Philanthropic
– Good causes
– Raising money/drives

10. 4 Aspects of Student Council cont…
• School Activities
– Open House
– Kindergarten Helper
– Help with After school clubs
– Speakers
• Voice of School
– Student Council run assemblies
– Suggestion boxes
– Meetings with Administration/ discuss school grievances

11. What is the Next Step for you?
• Decide if Student Council is the right place for you
• Discuss with parents
– Commitment
– Responsibility
– School representative
• Begin process

12. Q&A