ELECTION PACKET 2012 2013

							                       ASB/CLASS ELECTIONS
                   IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

Feb 27th–March 9th, 2012= Pick up election packets in the Activities Office/Finance

Office.

March 1st, 2012= Informational meeting for ASB/Class candidates in room 912 during

the first 20 minutes of both lunches. You will also sign up for interview times at this

meeting.

March 9th, 2012= All ASB candidate forms, typed resume, typed one page summary and

parent letter are due to the Activities Office by 3:30pm.

March 9th, 2012= All ASB/Class candidates attend MANDATORY lunch meeting in room

912 during the first 20 minutes of both lunches to go over campaign guidelines and inter-

view signups.

March 19th-23rd, 2012= ASB Executive candidates campaign & interviews in Career

Center

March 21st, 2012= ASB Speeches in the Quad

March 22nd, 2012= Elections- Every 2nd period class votes!

March 23rd, 2012= ASB runoff elections if needed!

March 26th-March 30th, 2012= ASB Commissioners Interviews in Career Center

March 26th-March 30th, 2012= Class candidates campaign

April 11th, 2012= Class speeches in quad

April 12th, 2012= Class elections near cafeteria

April 13th, 2012= Class runoff elections if needed

April 18th, 2012= 2012-2013 ASB/Class Officer meeting during the first 20 minutes of

both lunches
                                            2012-2013
                                    Independence High School
                                 Student Government Requirements

1. Grade Point Average
                 o Each member must maintain a 2.5 GPA at each quarter grading period.
                 o If a member does not maintain a 2.5 GPA that member will be placed on probation
                    for one grading period and will not be allowed to participate in any ASB activities.
                    The member must attend and participate in classroom activities each day if they
                    are enrolled in the leadership class. If at the end of any other grading period dur-
                    ing the year that member has not raised their GPA to 2.5 they will be removed
                    from office and student government for that year.
                 o Students running for student government must have a 2.5 GPA at the time of elec-
                    tions.
2. Student Leadership Class
                 o All members holding an ASB office should be enrolled in a leadership class unless
                     it does not fit into a impacted schedule.
3. Responsibilities
                 o All members are expected to attend all mandatory ASB activities, including, but
                     not limited to, rallies, fundraisers, community service projects, workdays, team-
                     building/bonding activities, meetings and working student store/ concessions.
                 o Your grade in leadership class will be determined on the following: participation in
                     required activities, attendance, punctuality, assignments, effort, attitude, re-
                     ports, leadership curriculum, and growth of your leadership skills. Missed activi-
                     ties for other school activities (sports, drama, choir, etc) can be made up by doing
                     alternate assignments or activities.
4. Conduct
                 o Members of student government must maintain a positive attitude toward the ad-
                    visor, school personnel, members of ASB, and others on campus.
                 o You represent Independence High School whether you are at a school function or
                    not. If the advisor feels in any way that the reputation of the school or student
                    government has been jeopardized, a parent will be notified and actions may result
                    in removal from office.
                 o Violation of the activity/athletic conduct code will result in immediate loss of eli-
                    gibility and student may be removed from office.
                 o Members of Student government are role models to others at school and away
                     from school and should strive to exhibit exemplary behavior at all times.

5. Cost
                 o   Members of ASB over the course of the school year may be required to pay for
                     the following items:
                           1. ASB Polo                 $25.00 approx.
                           2. ASB t-shirt              $10.00 approx.
                           3. ASB sweatshirt           $25.00 approx
                           4. Leadership retreat       $50.00 - $100.00 approx

                 o   Information on payment for these items will be issued in the fall.
                 o   Fundraisers will be made available to help reduce costs.
                o    Optional costs may include Leadership Camp ($250 approx), Overnight conference
                     ($150.00 approx.), CASL conference ($200.00 approx plus travel expenses). We
                     do not attend all of these and may not attend any and in most cases small groups
                     would attend rather than the entire student government group. I have just listed
                     these in case we attend one of these programs. We will fundraise to offset or
                     cover the cost of these events if we attend.

6. Selection Process
                o ASB Cabinet Officer/Class Officers will be selected by the following criteria:
                  1. 2.5 GPA
                  2. In good standing with the school
                  3. All paperwork turned in on time
                  4. Scoring for all officers will be based on 50% popular vote, and 50% interview,
                     teacher recommendations, resume, and one page summary combined.
                  5. Scoring for all appointed/honorary members will be determined 100% from the
                     interview, teacher recommendations, resume and one page summary.
                  6.   The interview committee may consist of, but not limited to, the ASB Advisor,
                           at least one other staff member, and three ASB members.

                o     ASB Commissioners will be selected based on the following criteria:
                    1. 2.5 GPA
                    2. In good standing with the school
                    3. All paperwork turned in on time
                    4. Scoring for all commissioners will be determined 100% from the interview,
                       teacher recommendations, resume, and one page summary combined.
                    5. The interview committee may consist of, but not limited to, the ASB Advisor, at
                       least one other staff member, and the ASB cabinet (president, VP, secretary,
                       treasurer).
                    6. Student Government Resume
1. Type a 1 page essay on why you want to be a part of Independence governing
   board including your leadership philosophy and any strengths and or experience
   you have that would help you be a positive leader and role model on Independ-
   ence’s campus. (MUST BE TYPED!)
2. Type a 1 page Leadership Resume. Please follow the format below.



                                      Name



Leadership Objectives:

Experience: (Bullet any leadership experience you have on and off campus.)

Leadership Skills/Strengths:

List three events sponsored by student leadership that you would like to be
more involved in on our campus.

Awards/Honors/Special Recognition:

Personal Information:
                                  APPLICATION FOR STUDENT COUNCIL
                                   2012-2013 ASB & CLASS OFFICER
In order to run for office you must do the following:
1. Fill out the application packet and get counselor verification signed.
2. Attend the mandatory meeting March 9th during your lunch in room 912. Interview signups will take place at
this meeting.
3. Return all forms with appropriate signatures, including your resume and one page summary by Friday, March 9th,
2012 to the Activities Office/Finance Office.
4. Give each of your teachers a confidential evaluation form to be filled out and returned as soon as possible. (you
must have three forms from your teachers to run)
5. Be in good standing with Independence High School and a 2.5 minimum GPA.

PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE CLEARLY

STUDENT NAME:_____________________________________

YEAR OF GRADUATION:________                      ID#:_________

HOME PHONE:______________ CELL PHONE:___________

EMAIL ADDRESS:_____________________________________

PARENT/GUARDAIN NAME(S):_____________________________________

ADDRESS:____________________________________________

POSITION: (chose one)                                                  MARK YOUR CLASS

____ASB President*                 ____Class President               ____Class of 2013
____ASB Vice-President*            ____Class Vice-President          ____Class of 2014
____ASB Secretary*                 ____Class Secretary               ____Class of 2015
____ASB Treasurer*                 ____Class Treasurer
____Commissioner of Rallies (2)    ____Class Representative
____Comm. of Clubs                 ____Comm. of Girl’s Athletics   *Only current juniors may run
____Comm. of Boy’s Athletics       ____Comm. of Publicity           for ASB Executive offices.
____ASB Historian                  ____ Comm. Of Community Service
____Comm. Of Technology            ____ Comm. Of Social Activities


COUNSELOR/GRADE CHECK: (2.5 GPA from semester grades required to run. Mrs. Towle will check grades.)
Counselor verification of GPA and in good standing with Independence High School.
X_______________________ Date_____ GPA______

**APPLICATION DUE FRIDAY, March 9th,2012 to the ACTIVITIES OFFICE!
For Office Use only:
 ____Resume ____ Essay ____ Parent letter _____3 Recommendations
Dear Parents,

Welcome to the 2012-2013 student government selection process! Please read all the in-
formation provided concerning the selection process of ASB and Class officers. There are
important dates, guidelines, requirements, and costs in this packet. Please be sure to go
over each of them with your child.

Student government requires a lot of time and effort both in and out of school. Many of
the events and activities that ASB members are involved in are held on nights, weekends,
before and after school. There will also be some summer activities and a training day in
August that all members need to attend.

We realize the importance of parental support for the members of Independence High
School student government. At times, parents will be called upon to provide transporta-
tion to and from various events, participate in fundraising activities, and help chaperone
events. Your support is vital to making our class and all of its functions successful.

ASB members are all required to attend many of events, attend scheduled meetings and
teambuilding activities, working at the April Freshmen Orientation, participating in the
August Aloha (back to school week activities) attend the teambuilding BBQ before school
starts and many other events throughout the year.

We look forward to working with you in ensuring the best possible experience for your
student, as we all work together to make Independence High School and its leadership
program one of the best in the state.



Sincerely,

Independence High School Activities Staff

I understand the commitments of membership and holding office and have read the pages
of this packet including the requirements and costs. I am willing to support the IHS Asso-
ciated Student Body and all of its requirements.

X____________________________________                    Date_______
Parent/Guardian Signature
                                            Independence High School
                                            Teacher Recommendation

Dear Teacher:

Below is an evaluation form for ____________________________who is running for a Independence High
School ASB or Class Office. This form is very important to the candidate’s total score. Please take careful con-
sideration in filling this form out. Your honest opinion is kept strictly confidential. Please do not discuss this
form with the student – even if he/she asks. Students will not see the form!

Please return this form to my box in the main office by Friday March 9th, 2012. Since this form is strictly confi-
dential, please do not send it via a student assistant. Please print and sign your name below, fold the form and
place in my box in the main office. Thank you for your time!


Kristy Towle
Activities Director

Please Rate the above named student on the following scale:
1 = Poor                2 = Below average       3 = Average
4 = Above Average       5 = Outstanding

1. Ability to get along with others              _____

2. Overall attitude                              _____

3. Attendance                                    _____

4. Punctuality (tardies, work)                   _____

5. Attentiveness to directions                   _____

6. Quality of work                               _____

7. Self-Motivation                               _____

8. Willingness to help class mates               _____

9. General disposition                           _____

10. Would this person represent                  _____
    Independence High well?

TOTAL                                                    _______

                                                           Comments:
Faculty Member’s Signature
What is expected of an ASB officer?
There are several activities that take place on campus and as an officer you are required to participate and be involved
in the majority of those activities. Your job as an officer extends beyond holding office and planning activities you are
a leader on and off campus therefore you are held to a higher standard. Make sure that you are ready for the respon-
sibility that comes with being an elected leader on campus.
                                             STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT

What does the ASB President do?
He or she presides over all Executive Board meetings (in charge of creating the agenda, knowing parliamentary proce-
     dure, scheduling meetings, etc.)
Is committee chair person for Air Band
Represents Independence at “Kern Association of Student Leaders” (KASL) meetings .
Attends conferences and meetings that affect the entire student body.
Welcomes visitors and delegates to the campus, and gives tours when needed.
Represents Independence on the “Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council.”
Fills in as Master of Ceremonies at rallies, as needed.
Assigns and delegates duties to the officers of the Executive Board and follows up in order to ensure that the activi-
     ties are responsibly planned and coordinated.
With the treasurer, plans the year’s budget for Executive board.
Presides over all Executive Board meetings.
Other duties as assigned by the Activities Director.

What is required of the ASB President?
President must be enrolled in student leadership class.
Several days out of class each quarter for activities.
Work before and after school when needed in the Activities Office.
Attendance at all ASB Executive Board meetings.
Participation in the monthly KASL meetings with Activities Director.
Extensive knowledge of (or willing to learn) parliamentary procedure.
Regular attendance at school events (sports, fine arts, etc.)
MUST HAVE SERVED AS AN OFFICER IN STUDENT GOVERNMENT FOR ONE YEAR!




                                         STUDENT BODY VICE-PRESIDENT

What does the ASB Vice-President do?
He or she is the presiding officer at all Executive Board meetings not attended by the President.
Attends conferences and meetings that affect the student body of Independence.
Welcomes visitors and delegates to the campus in the absence of the President, and gives tours when needed.
Is the chairperson of the constitution committee.
Is the chairperson of the Election Process.
Is the chairperson for Spring Fling spirit week.

What is required of the ASB Vice-President?
Must be enrolled in student leadership class.
Several days out of class each quarter for activities.
Work before or after school in the activities office when needed.
Attend all ASB meetings.
Regular attendance at school events (sports, fine arts, etc).
                                             STUDENT BODY SECRETARY

What does the ASB Secretary do?
Keep accurate minutes of all ASB meetings including all discussion, votes and expenditures made by the Executive
    Board.
Prepares and presents the minutes from the previous meeting at each official meeting in order for Executive Board
    approval.
Performs other secretarial duties for the ASB Executive Board as assigned by the President (writes thank-you notes,
    calls members to remind them of activities etc.)
In charge of all documentation of the ASB for auditing purposes.

What is required of the ASB Secretary?
Attendance at all ASB Executive Board meetings.
Enrolled in the Student Leadership Class.
Several days out of class each quarter for activities.
Professional quality notes on ASB executive discussions and decisions.

                                             STUDENT BODY TREASURER

What does the ASB Treasurer do?
Keeps an accurate record of all ASB checks and expenditures.
Prepares and presents all purchase orders and invoices at each official meeting for Executive Board approval.
Reviews and signs all purchase orders and checks to be spent out of the Student Body accounts.
Counts and records all ticket sales at ASB sponsored events (dances etc.)

What is required of the ASB Treasurer?
Attendance at all ASB Executive Board meetings.
Enrolled in the Student Leadership Class.
Several days out of class each quarter for activities.
Accurate record keeping in budget ledger.



                                           COMMISSIONER OF ATHLETICS

What does the Commissioner of Athletics do?
   1. Organizes and presides over all Sports Awards Ceremonies as needed.
   2. Co-Chairperson of the Homecoming Committee.
   3. Assists the Director of Athletics whenever needed
   4. Assists at home track events.

What is required of the Commissioner of Athletics?
   1. Attendance at all ASB Executive Board meetings
   2. Represent the needs of the Athletics department and athletes at the ASB meetings
   3. Enrolled in the Student Leadership class
   4. Several days out of class each quarter for activities
   5. Ability to work with adults, including coaches and Athletic Director
                                            COMMISSIONER OF CLUBS

What does the Commissioner of Clubs do?
   1. He or she is the chair of the Inter-Club Council (which includes the presidents of each club on the campus)
   2. Communicates regularly with the club presidents in order to represent their interest at the ASB meetings
   3. Organizes Club Food Sale Days
   4. Coordinates multi-club projects when requested by the club presidents or the Executive Board
   5. Keeps record of the officers, activities and meetings of all clubs
   6. Sees that each club meets the minimum service project requirement (1 per semester)
   7. With the Commissioner of Public Relations, coordinates club participation in club fair day.
   8. Prepares and updates the Clubs on Campus brochure
What is required of the Commissioner of Clubs?
   1. Attendance at all ASB Executive Board meetings
   2. Enrolled in the Student Leadership class
   3. Several days out of class each quarter for activities
   4. Coordinate and preside over all Inter-Club Council meetings
   5. Keep clubs informed of the activities of the ASB Executive Board and of each other’s activities.

                                           STUDENT BODY HISTORIAN

What does the ASB Historian do?
   1    Keep pictorial records of all Student Body functions and activities
   2 Prepares a scrapbook at the end of the year which includes pictures of all activities and special events as well
   as journals to accompany the pictures
   3 Chairperson of the Election committee, and, as such, runs ASB and Class Elections
   4 Record minutes at all meetings not attended by the ASB Secretary
   5 Co-Chairperson of the Homecoming Committee
   6 Acts as Parliamentarian. (Reminds the Executive Board of Parliamentary procedure when meeting discussion
   strays from approved agenda)

What is required of the ASB Historian?
   1. Attendance at all ASB Executive Board meetings
   2. Enrolled in the Student Leadership class
   3. Several days out of class each quarter for activities
   4. An outstanding picture scrapbook at the end of the year



                                    COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

What does the Commissioner of Social Activities do?
   1. Responsible for coordinating events on campus.
   2. He or She is the Chairperson of the Winter Formal, Homecoming Committee, and Air Band Committee
   4. Attends conferences and meetings, which affect the student body of Independence
   5. Welcomes visitors and delegates to the campus in the absence of the President and Vice-President
   6. Attends Student-Site Council
   7. Works closely with the commissioner of public relations on planning and publicizing events ASB events

What is required of the Commissioner of Social Activities do?
   1. Attendance at all ASB Executive Board meetings
   2. Enrolled in the Student Leadership class
   3. Several days out of class each quarter for activities
   4. Work closely with ASB President, and Advisor on Winter Formal
                                     COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC RELATIONS

What does the Commissioner of Public Relations do?
   1. Responsible for coordinating publicity for all activities of the ASB Executive Board.
   2. Coordinates the ASB Internet Page
   3. Publicizes events on the Falcon Family Newsfeed
   4. Instruct Leadership class on posters to make for upcoming events
   5. Works closely and plans with the commissioner of social activities on ASB sponsored events



What is required of the Commissioner of Public Relations?
   1. Attendance at all ASB Executive Board meetings
   2. Enrolled in the Student Leadership class
   3. Excessive promotion on and off campus
   4. Required to make flyers, posters, and announcements for ASB.

                                          COMMISSIONER OF RALLIES -2

What does the Commissioner of Rallies do?
   1. Serves as Master of Ceremonies at all school rallies
   2. Prepares and plans the dates of all rallies and insures that the rally is on the master calendar
   3. Arranges for a DJ when necessary for all rallies
   4. Coordinates the game and activities to be played at the rallies (this includes getting volunteers for activities
       well in advance of the rally, and coordinating rally rehearsals)
   5. Works with the Activity Director to coordinate activities to build school spirit
   6. In charge of Homecoming Week activities

What is required of the Commissioner of Rallies?
   1. Attendance at all ASB Executive Board meetings
   2. Enrolled in the Student Leadership class
   3. Several days out of class each quarter for activities
   4. Work closely with the cheerleading coach/Advisor and Activities Director

                                       COMISSIONER OF COMMUNITY SERVICE

What does the Commissioner of Community Service do?
1. Organize and coordinate community service activities for both ASB and clubs.
2. Coordinate campus wide service events (canned food drive, Adopt A Star).
3. Monitor community service requirements for all clubs.

What is required of the Commissioner of Community Service?
1. Attendance at all ASB Executive Board meetings.
2. Enrolled in student leadership.
3. Work closely with the commissioner of clubs, club presidents, and advisors.
                                              COMMISSOINER OF TECHNOLOGY

What does the Commissioner of Technology do?
1. Create, edit/censor and load playlists for all school events that require music (spirit week, random Fridays, rallies)
2. Setup and work sound system during spirit week, random Fridays, rallies, etc.
3. Work with Mr. Beatty on reforming the school website.
4. Create Power Point Presentations when necessary for ASB sponsored events.

What is required of the Commissioner of Technology
1. Attendance at all ASB board meetings.
2. Enrolled in student leadership.
3. Work closely with the Rally Commissioners, Social Activities and Commissioner of Public Relations.



                                                   Class President

What is required of the Class President?
Work before and after school when needed in the Activities Office.
Attendance at all ASB Executive Board meetings.
Regular attendance at school events (sports, fine arts, etc.)
Create and promote activities that get students involved in their class/school.
Hold regular class meetings at lunch with advisor.
Organizes the float construction for Homecoming.
Participate in all class activities.
Enrolled in leadership class.
                                               Class Vice President

What is required of the Class Vice President?
Work before and after school when needed in the Activities Office.
Attendance at all ASB Executive Board meetings.
Regular attendance at school events (sports, fine arts, etc.).
Fill in when president is unavailable.
Participate in all class activities.
Enrolled in leadership class.
Participation in float construction during homecoming.


                                                  Class Secretary

What is required of the Class Secretary?
Attendance at all ASB Executive Board Meetings.
Enrolled in leadership class.
Professional quality notes on Class Officers meetings and decisions.
Participate in all class activities.
Participation in float construction during homecoming.
                                             Class Treasurer

What is required of the Class Treasurer?
Attendance at all ASB Executive Board meetings.
Accurate record keeping in budget ledger.
Participate in all class activities.
Enrolled in leadership class.
Participation in float construction during homecoming.


                                          Class Representative

What is required of the Class Representative?
Attendance at all ASB Executive Board meetings.
Participation in float construction during homecoming.
Personal Relations (PR) person for the Junior, sophomore or Freshman Class.
Enrolled in leadership class.

***Special note regarding the Leadership classes:
All officers are encouraged to enroll in a Leadership class. This will help ASB plan events and meet togeth-
er on a regular basis. You will find it difficult to carry out your duties by only going to the monthly execu-
tive board meetings. If you do not have room in your schedule you can still run for an ASB or Class office.