Student Government Officer Election Packet

Inspiring Others to Dream More, Learn More, Do More and Become More!!!

**Applications are due: Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019 by 3 pm**

***Sign up for SGA Remind by texting to 810-10 the message “@ppmhsga”**

The Student Government Association is a dedicated group of student leaders that serves as the heart, mind, and soul of the student body. Its purpose is to bring the school together as one and ensure that the potential of the representative body is felt strongly in the community as a whole.

Election Rules

1. MONEY: All candidates are limited to $100.00 (retail value) of their own money for campaigning materials. Save receipts. Overspending may result in disqualification.

2. BANNERS: One six-foot banner is allowed. If it is handmade, it must use acrylic paint rather than tempera to avoid dripping. The school will determine placement. Banners must be approved (by Ms. Sierra) BEFORE they are hung.

3. FLYERS/POSTERS: No more than 30 flyers and 6 posters (half posterboard size because of space

limitations). Posting in the hallways requires Mrs. Sierra’s initials. Posting inside classrooms or on classroom doors requires teacher permission.

4. FAIR PLAY: Respect must be shown towards your opponents and their campaign materials. Damaging

or removing materials posted by other candidates may be cause for disqualification.

5. CAMPAIGN HANDOUTS: You may distribute pins, but no stickers are allowed. Candy and gum are also NOT allowed in your campaigning nor may they be passed out to students. Other handouts may be acceptable for campaigning, but must be approved by Ms. Sierra.

6. CONTENT: Slander/libel, religion, racial/ethnic bias, and character assassination are expressly forbidden and are grounds for disqualification.

7. BIOS: All candidates must submit a profile to post on the school SGA site (due Tues. 9/11 @ 3 pm): A) a high-quality (300dpi), school appropriate headshot, and B) a school appropriate slogan that meets the requirements of Rule 6, and C) a platform statement of 100-200 words as explained at candidate meeting

8. ONLINE: You may NOT do any type of direct cyber campaigning, i.e. Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook,

Twitter, etc. You may only direct students to the SGA website biographies.

TIMELINE

Tues., 10/15 @ 3 pm All Applications due to Ms. Sierra in Rm. 1040, along with Candidate Bios due for website (jsierra@ppmhcharterschool.org) Wed., 10/23 – Fri., 10/25 Campaigning (for contested seats only. If only 1 candidate, no campaign.)

Fri., 10/25 Elections (if needed)

Name: ___________________________________________ Student#:_____________________

Please check the office you wish to run for/be appointed to : ____ Class President _____ Class Vice-President____ Class Secretary _____ Class VP _____ Historian (appointed) _____ Treasurer (appointed) _____

GRADE LEVEL FOR 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR: _________ I meet the qualifications to seek a position in the Student Government as verified by the signatures below.

o A minimum of 3.0 weighted GPA: _______________________________________________________________

(Guidance Counselor/Registrar’s Signature) o Signatures of 7 current teachers

confirming you have no current D’s or F’s in conduct.

1. ___________________________ 3. ___________________________ 5. ___________________________

2. ___________________________ 4. ___________________________ 6. ___________________________ ___ ______________________

o Signature of Dean of Discipline: ________________________________________________________________________________

(Confirming acceptable disciplinary record) I understand the responsibilities of the office I am running for and I am willing to do what is necessary to serve the student government to the best of my ability. I have read the preceding rules and understand that if I do not follow these rules, I may be disqualified from the election. I also understand and accept that the decision as to the appropriateness of campaign materials is at the discretion of PPMH School Administration and Student Government Advisor.

Signature of Candidate Date I understand that the responsibility of this office will require my child, if elected or appointed, to put in many hours beyond the regular school day and I support his/her candidacy. I have read the preceding rules and understand that if these rules are not followed, my child may be disqualified from the election. I also understand and accept that the decision as to the appropriateness of campaign materials is at the discretion of the PPMH Administration and SGA Advisor.

Signature of Parent/Guardian Date