The Lenart Student Council is comprised of motivated students who want to make a difference at Lenart!
Student Council meets weekly from 3-4 pm in the Lenart Library.
2017-2018 Student Council Officers
President: Alyssa Shih
Vice President:
Treasurer: Lily Bazan
Secretary: Dimitri Gunawan
Sergeant in Arms: Christian Copeland & McKenzie Young
School Outreach:
Student Council meets weekly from 3-4 pm in the Lenart Library.
2017-2018 Student Council Officers
President: Alyssa Shih
Vice President:
Treasurer: Lily Bazan
Secretary: Dimitri Gunawan
Sergeant in Arms: Christian Copeland & McKenzie Young
School Outreach:
Ted Lenart Regional Gifted Center
Student Council Constitution and By- Laws
2015-2016
________________________________________________________________
Student Council Statement:
- The Student Council develops and supports special projects to enhance and improve our school. Students from grades 5th-8th will participate in our Student Council program.
- Section 1: The name of the organization shall be called “Ted Lenart Regional Gifted Center” Student Council. (Henceforth to be called the “Student Council”)
- Section 2: The Student Council shall meet to organize and carry out school wide activities that are of interest to the students.
- Section 3: The Student Council shall create and encourage student enthusiasm through active participation in school activities
- Section 4: The Student Council shall maintain a safe and enjoyable learning environment for the school community.
- Section 5: The Student Council shall raise money through fund-raising activities to meet their particular goals and on-going school and community projects.
- Section 6: The Student Council shall submit all projected programs, events and activities to the school advisor, Mrs. Edgin, and/or principal, Ms. Sims, for final recommendation and approval.
- Section 1: Membership will consist of students from Ted Lenart Regional Gifted Center.
- Section 1: The Student Council shall meet every Wednesday from 3:00-4:00 pm.
- Section 2: Every Student Council meeting shall be held in the school library unless otherwise announced.
- Section 3: The Student Council President or advisor may call a special meeting at any time he/she may deem proper.
- Section 4: Student Council members shall relay every meeting’s proposed activities to each class.
- Section 1: The Student Council shall have one (1) President, one (1) Vice-President, one (1) Treasurer, one (1) Secretary, two (2) Sergeant at Arms, one (1) Community Outreach Coordinator, and one (1) Volunteer Coordinator.
- Section 2: In the event that no student wishes to run for office, the Principal and the teachers reserve the right to appoint a qualified student to a position.
- Section 3: All foregoing executive positions shall be chosen through popular ballot.
- Section 4: There shall be one (1) representative and one (1) alternate representative from each class in K-4th grade. They shall be voted into position by nominations within their own class. They shall be the voice of their representative class.
- Section 5: The Student Council shall be responsible for overall direction and accountability of the Student Activities Fund.
- Section 6: There shall be an adult sponsor/advisor that will assist, monitor and supervise every activity of the Student Council.
- Section 7: Term- All Student Council officers shall serve for one year, but are eligible for re-election.
- Section 1: President: The President will lead Student Council meetings, relay Student Council information to school administration, meet with advisors to plan and implement Student Council activities, and other duties as assigned.
- Section 2: Vice-President: The Vice-President will assist the President in leading Student Council meetings, relay Student Council information to school administration, meet with advisors to plan and implement Student Council activities, and other duties as assigned.
- Section 3: Secretary: The Secretary will take minutes of each Student Council meeting, meet with advisors and other officers to prepare agendas for Student Council meetings, and other duties as assigned.
- Section 4: Treasurer: The Treasurer will keep track of money earned from fund raisers and money spent, report treasury information to Student Council members at each meeting, consult with Student Council advisors regarding money, and other duties as assigned.
- Section 5: Sergeant at Arms: The Sergeant at Arms will maintain order during meetings and events to ensure the council accomplishes goals.
- Section 6: Community Outreach: The Community Outreach Coordinator will research and connect the council with outside resources when needed to execute events.
- Section 7: Volunteer Coordinator: The Volunteer Coordinator will research volunteer options for the student council.
- Section 1: If a vacancy occurs in the Student Council, the executive officers of the Council, working with the advisor, will appoint a qualified student for the position. Such position will only be effective for the remaining balance of the term.
- Section 1: Resignation from the Student Council shall be made in writing and shall have the approval of the President and Advisor after due deliberations.
- Section 2: A Student Council member shall be dropped from the Council after an accrued five (5) unexcused absences or due to behavioral referrals to the office. A member may also be removed from office for other reasons by a three fourths vote of the remaining members.
****Taken and edited from: http://www.myteacherpages.com/webpages/sacosta/files/Student%20Council%20By-Laws.pdf