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associated
student body constitution
Statement
of Purpose
The purpose of this
organization is to promote the philosophy of Saint Francis Central Coast
Catholic High School. Its members organize to support the relational,
ministerial and social needs of the school community.
We promote Catholic service and values by:
* Fostering democratic policies and procedures
* Promoting school spirit, pride and morals
* Developing positive attitudes toward law, order and authority
* Promoting positive human and cultural relationships
* Providing training and experience in citizenship and leadership
* Supporting the projects of the school's youth ministry team
* Providing a forum for student opinion and input
* Sponsoring, organizing and conducting social, recreational and human
development projects for the student body
* Encouraging participation in all levels of school life: government;
clubs; service organizations; youth ministry; and athletics
* Serving as a support and liaison between student, administration, faculty
and alumni
* Recognizing and organizing occasions which demonstrate appreciation
for the work of administration, faculty and staff
Article
1: Name. Colors and Insignia
Sec. 1 The
name of this organization shaft be know as the Associated Student Body
of Saint Francis Central Coast Catholic High School.
Sec. 2 The colors of this organization shall be gray, burgundy
and white.
Sec. 3 The insignia of the organization shall be the School Crest
in any appropriate form.
Article
2: A.S.B. Membership
Sec. 1 Any full time student is a member of the associated Student
Body.
Sec. 2 All members of the Associated Student Body possess the right
to vote or hold office under the limitations of this constitution, to
offer suggestions to the Student Council through their representatives,
and to represent the school and the student body in any athletic or scholastic
organization.
Article
3: Student Government Membership
A. Executive Board
Sec. 1 The Student Council shall consist of the Executive Board,
club representatives (the club President himself) and the Activity Director.
Sec. 2 The Executive board shall consist of the Student Body President,
Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and class representatives.
Sec. 3 Voting power is vested in the Executive Board, class officers
and club representatives.
Sec. 4 Committees and advisors are responsible to the Executive
Board and/ or to the office that appoints them.
Sec. 5 If a vacancy occurs in the office of A.S.B. President, the
Vice-President shall assume that position. The Executive Board shall elect
a replacement for any position that has been vacated from among the remaining
members. A vacancy in an appointed office may he filled by a reappointment.
Sec. 6 The President of the A.S.B. shall have the power to call
all meetings of the Executive Board and Student Council, and to preside
at said meetings. He or she shall sign all Student Council correspondence.
The President shall perform all other duties customary to his or her office.
Sec. 7 The Vice-President shall perform all duties of the President
in his or her absence, and all other duties customary to his or her office.
Sec. 8 The Secretary shall keep the minutes of the Executive hoard
and Student Council meetings. On the first day of the following week he
or she shall post a type-written copy of the minutes on all bulletin boards.
He or she shall also present copies to the administration and make them
available to all Student Council Members. The Secretary shall perform
all other duties customary to his or her office.
Sec. 9 The Treasurer shall keep a record of all funds obtained
by the Student Council from functions and allotments. He or she shall
also motivate, either initially or subsequently, all student body fund
raising activities. The Treasurer shall perform all other duties customary
to his or her office.
Sec. 10 The Associated Student Body Officers shall, at all times,
be representatives first of Saint Francis Central Coast Catholic High
School, then of any student group to which they belong.
B. Government Officers
Sec. 1 Class President shall represent their respective classes
in the student government. They shall take charge of all Class-sponsored
activities, and carry out all duties delegated to them by the Student
Body President and or Executive Board.
Sec. 2 Removal or suspension of any officer may be handled in the
following manner:
1. A meeting of the Executive Board shall be called with the approval
of the moderator and the matter put to a secret vote.
2. Two-thirds of the vote shall decide the issue.
3. Grounds for removal or suspension are:
a. Failure to fulfill the duties of his or her office
b. Failure to uphold the dignity of his or her office
c. Failing grades (an "F" in any official grading period)
4. Procedure may originate with the members, moderator or school authorities.
5. Any officer subject to impeachment has the right to defend him or herself
(but may not vote) before members of the A.S.B.
Sec. 3 Any elected or appointed officer may resign in writing.
Article
4 Candidate Qualifications
Sec. 1 The following are general qualifications that need to be
fulfilled in order to run for an elected office:
1. 2.5 or better overall grade point average during the last official
grading period.
2. No failing grade(s) in any course during the last grading period.
3. Students with adverse conduct marks or suspensions during the year
are subject to review by the Election Board.
4. The ability to devote extensive amounts of time and energy to Student
Council activities both on weekday and on weekends.
5. Approval by the Election Board consisting of President, Principal,
Vice-Principal, activities director, class counselors and class deans.
Sec. 2 Qualifications for President and Vice-President:
1. May not be a Freshman or Sophomore during his or her tenure in office.
2. Must have been an active member of the Student Body.
3. Must have run and served as a member of the Student Council during
a prior year.
Sec. 3 Qualifications for A.S.B. Secretary:
1. Must have been an active member of the student body.
2. Must have proficiency in the English language.
Sec. 4 Qualifications for A.S.B. Treasurer:
1. Must have been an active member of the student body.
Sec. 5 Qualifications for Class President:
1. Senior and Junior Class Presidents must have been an active member
of the student body for at least two semesters.
Sec.6 Qualifications for Class Officers:
1. Must have been an active member of the student body since the beginning
of the current year.
Article
5 Election to Student Government
Sec. 1 All elections must be announced three weeks in advance.
Elections shall be held during the fourth scholastic quarter.
Sec. 2 Campaigns for elected office shall be conducted on four
regular school days between two weekends. Approved campaign material may
be distributed and posted the weekend prior to each election week under
the guidelines set by the moderator.
Sec. 3 All voting shall be secret on official ballot sheets at
a designated polling place.
Sec. 4 The Election Board shall consist of the Executive Board.
Sec. 5 The Election board, responsible for conducting elections,
shall interview all candidates, enforce all provisions of this constitution,
have the power to eliminate candidates according to these provisions,
supervise at the polls, ensuring that each voter only votes once, count
the ballots, and have the power to call an election null and void.
Sec. 6 All elected persons shall assume office a week before graduation.
Article
6 On-Campus Organizations
Sec. 1 Any five students and Faculty Advisor appointed by the Principal
may form a recognized on-campus organization.
Sec. 2 Before an organization can be sanctioned by the Student
Council, it must be approved by the Executive Board. Upon receiving a
written application containing the name of the club and names of prospective
members, the Executive Board may endorse the organization. Official recognition
shall be granted to said organization upon its acquiring a moderator,
approved by the Principal.
Sec. 3 The Executive Board shall have the right to suspend or to
abolish any organization from the campus for just and sufficient reasons
after the organization has had an opportunity to defend itself before
the Executive Board.
Sec. 4 Each organization must be reproved every year.
Article
7 Maintenance of the Constitution
Sec. 1 This constitution shall become affective and be determined
ratified when approved by the Executive Board and by the Principal as
shown by his or her signature.
Sec. 2 Amendments to this constitution are ratified by 2/3 majority
of the Executive Board and Class Officers and approved by the Principal.
Amendments may not change the body of the constitution.
Sec. 3 All issues concerning constitutional interpretation shall
be decided by 2/3 vote of the Executive Board in the presence of the Moderator.
Sec. 4 It is the duty of the Student Council Moderator to enforce
this constitution.
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