Class of 2018 Freshman Board of John A. Ferguson High School Name: ID: Academy: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Can we text? Yes / No E-mail: GPA: (Please attach a copy of your last report card or final grades.) Check the position which you are applying for: President Secretary Publicist Vice President Treasurer Historian The following 25 fellow classmates support my nomination for this office: Directions: Print Name NEATLY and Student Number NEATLY All signatures MUST be from members of your class. (Use the attached table for this information.)
Student Name Student ID Student Signature
Parent/Guardian Information and Permission Form PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY (Mother s Last Name) (Mother s First Name) (Mother s MI) Telephone #s: (Home) (Work) (Cell) (Father s Last Name) (Father s First Name) (Father s MI) Telephone #s: (Home) (Work) (Cell) I have read the application packet and understand its contents. I give consent for my son/daughter,, to run for a position as officer of the John A. Ferguson Senior High Freshman Board for the 2014-2015 school year. I also understand that: 1. Transportation will be my child s responsibility. 2. If participation as an officer jeopardizes my son s/daughter s health, he/she may be removed from the position. 3. The position of an officer in John A. Ferguson Senior High is considered a part of the regular school program with mandatory attendance and regular hours. 4. If my son/daughter fails to maintain the high standards established for this position, he/she may be removed from office. 5. It is my child s responsibility to adjust to the circumstances of the position. (Parent Name) (Parent Signature) (Date)
Parents please retain a copy for your records. Teacher Recommendation Please give a brief recommendation for, who wishes to be a candidate for the Freshman Board Office Election. Teacher name: Teacher signature: Date: Teacher Recommendation Please give a brief recommendation for, who wishes to be a candidate for the Freshman Board Office Election. Teacher name: Teacher signature: Date:
YOUR SPEECH WILL BE POSTED ON THE CLASS WEBSITE FOR THE STUDENT BODY TO READ Please submit the essay to cprovenzo@dadeschools.net and stingrae@dadeschools.net as an attached document. Please also attach and email a picture of yourself for the class website in.jpg format. REQUIRED: An original TYPED speech/essay prepared for the election of 250 words. It should: a. reflect your reasons for running for office on Freshman Board, b. state what you believe your responsibilities for this position are, c. show any ideas you have for your position next year, d. explain why we should vote for you over the others (how would you be perfect for your desired position), and e. what does school spirit mean to you? You may also include any thoughts or ideas. I clearly understand the commitment that is required of the Freshman Board Officer; moreover, I understand the rules and regulations regarding campaigning and participation in the Freshman Board. Also, I am aware of the dates and deadlines set forth by the Election Committee of the Executive Board. I will abide by all the rules, understanding that failure to do so will result in my disqualification from the election race or impeachment from the Freshman Board. Student Signature: Date: My child may participate in the Freshman Board elections. I am aware of the level of commitment asked of my child, and I am aware of the rules and regulations regarding campaigning and participation in Freshman Board. Parent/Guardian s Signature: Date:
What are the Freshman Board positions and what do they entail? President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Publicist, or Historian? President: Shall be the liaison between administration and the Freshman student body. Will be responsible for running Freshman Board meetings and will preside over Freshman Board with the Freshman sponsor. Vice-President: Shall be responsible for keeping track of the point system. Will work closely with or fill in for the president in lieu of their absence. Secretary: Shall take, prepare, and present notes from all Freshman Board meetings. Also responsible for all correspondence. Will maintain an up-to-date copy of the Freshman Board Constitution. Treasurer: Shall be responsible for preparing and presenting necessary financial budgets. Will plan and run all sales. Shall write purchase orders and disbursements. Publicist: Shall be responsible for advertising and promoting all Freshman Board events. Will be in charge of commercials, posters, and any written publications. Will also be responsible for the maintenance of the senior webpage. Historian: Shall be responsible for maintaining records of all the Freshman Board activities thru pictorial and written accounts.
MEMBERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS/EXPECTATIONS You must have a 2.0 weighted GPA You must not have a conduct grade lower than a B You must not have any outdoor suspensions within a year You must not have any indoor suspensions within the last semester Adhere to all school and Ferguson rules Cooperate with and support all Board decisions mandated by a majority vote Advertise and encourage peer participation in class activities Attend and participate in all meetings unless absent from school, detained by teacher or prior arrangements Respect fellow members Participate in all fundraising and service projects such as dances, sales, elections, and school improvement campaigns Serve in at least two committees and help on as many as directed.
ELECTION REGULATIONS Candidate for office must be enrolled at John A. Ferguson High School prior to and during the campaign periods and elections. No campaigning is to be done once the class bell has rung. No candidates are to be campaigning in individual classes even if they are invited to do so by the teacher. This would not be fair to the other candidates. The position of treasurer in all clubs/organization will be an appointed position. The treasurer is not an elected post. Treasurer applications for Freshman Board will be interviewed by Mrs. Rae-Schulze Mr. Moreno. Candidates must attend announced election meeting during lunch. Election rules and deadlines will be reviewed. Potential candidates must attend in order to be eligible. Any candidate who contests the results of an election shall submit a request in writing within five school days of the election. Posters and Publicity: All campaign materials must be handmade. Expenditures may not exceed $50.00. Candidates may post a maximum of FIVE posters and ONE banner throughout the school. All candidates are allowed one 24 by 30 poster with a 5 by 7 photograph of themselves to be placed in the cafeteria, if you so desire. Posters and banner must be approved and stamped by the Activities Director (Mrs. Rae-Schulze) before they can be hung. They must be hung with blue painters tape. No posters may contain negative references to other candidates. No candidate or agent of a candidate shall distribute any gifts to the student body. Any defacing, tearing or removing of other candidates posters will result in severe penalties, including possible disqualifications. All campaign material must be removed between 2:30 3:30 pm on election day. Failure to comply with these rules will result in immediate disqualification!
ELECTION PROCESS Application Phase 1. Students pick up an application from outside the Activities starting on August 18. Applications are due Friday, Sept. 5th. Please turn in the COMPLETED application in the Activities office. 2. The TYPED election speech is also due on Sept. 5th. It will be available on the school website along with a picture of the candidate in.jpg format; please email these to Mr. Provenzo and Mrs. Rae to cprovenzo@dadeschools.net and stingrae@dadeschools.net. 3. Twenty-five members of the candidate s class and two teachers sign petition to endorse candidacy. 4. Candidates attend after school election meeting on September 10 in the Activities office at 2:30 PM. Campaign Phase Voting Phase Follow ALL election regulations. Candidates campaign for a one week period, September 15-19. 1. Student body votes for eligible candidates via English classes on September 22-26. 2. Votes are tallied and results are announced via the morning announcements on September 29.