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GRANGER HIGH SCHOOL
CLASS OFFICER
(CO)
ELECTIONS
POTENTIAL
CANDIDATE
PACKET 2015
OFFICIAL ELECTIONS WEBSITE
GRANGERSG.WEEBLY.COM
GENERAL INFORMATION
ELECTIONS TIMELINE
Mon
B
Tue
Wed
April 20 A
21
B
Thurs
22 A
Fri
23
B
24
30 A
May 1
1st
Can. Meeting
2:30; Alumni Rm.
A
27
B
28
A
29 B
2nd
Can. Meeting
2:30; Alumni Rm.
-Teacher Evaluations DUE
-Video DUE -Petition DUE
-Photo DUE
B
4
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5 B
6
SBO CAMPAIGNING
SBO CAMPAIGNING
starts at 7 AM;
Alumni Rm.
-Alumni Rm. Pics.
And Bios.
A
7 B
8
SBO CAMPAIGNING
SBO CAMPAIGNING
SBO CAMPAIGNING
SBO CAMPAIGNING
CO CAMPAIGNING
-Lunch Booths
-GTV Speeches
-Morning Booth
-VOTING
-Morning Booth
-VOTING
starts at 7 AM;
Alumni Rm.
Announcement of
new SBO’s
A
11 B
12 A
13
CO CAMPAIGNING
CO CAMPAIGNING
CO CAMPAIGNING
-Lunch Booths
-GTV Speeches
-Morning Booth
-VOTING
B
14 A
15
CO CAMPAIGNING
Announcement of
-Morning Booth
new CO’s
-VOTING
TO OUR FUTURE LEADERS:
What a privilege we have of holding Class Officer Elections! We commend you for your willingness to
seek such a position. Class Officers are essential to a school’s success. If elected, you will be the
leader of a very unique school. We urge you to be committed to the position you will serve in. We
can have great students, but if we have uncommitted officers, the school cannot achieve its goals.
Strive to be the best you can be in all you do and others will follow.
Sincerely,
STUDENT BODY OFFICERS
2014-2015
JORDAN BIRCH
SBO Secretary
RACHAEL TALIULU
SBO President
JENNY HUYNH
SBO Historian
GERMAN ANDRADE
SBO Academics Vice-President
JANELY PEREZ
SBO Publicist
JIMMY VO
SBO Activities Vice-President
VERONICA TANN
SBO Artist
QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE
COPIED FROM THE 2015 REVISED GRANGER HIGH SCHOOL CONSTITUTION; ARTICLE X
SECTION 1
Prospective candidates for Student Body and Class Office must have a minimum 3.0
grade point average for the quarter prior to election or appointment with no failing
marks. They shall maintain a 3.0 grade point average for each quarter during their term
of office, including the quarter in which they are elected or appointed, with no failing
marks.
SECTION 2
Prospective candidates for Student Body and Class Office must have a minimum 3.0
citizenship point average for the quarter prior to election or appointment with no zero (0)
marks. They shall maintain a 3.0 citizenship point average for each quarter during their
term of office, including the quarter in which they are elected or appointed, with no zero
(0) marks.
SECTION 3
Exemplary social behavior, responsible citizenship, and high moral conduct including
total abstinence from alcohol, tobacco and illegal drugs, and adherence to the school
dress code is required from the time of election or appointment until their term of office
is completed.
SECTION 4
All students holding elected and appointed positions must be registered as full-time
students at Granger High School for their term of office or appointment.
SECTION 6
All class officers shall be members of the class they represent.
SECTION 7
No Student Government Officer can hold a position in the cheer/drill organization
concurrently with their term of office.
SECTION 8
Candidates can only run for 1 position in a single election (ie. President, VicePresident, Secretary.) Students who run for Student Body Officer but are not
elected may run in the Class Officer Election.
SECTION 9
All Student Government members representing the school in competition with any other
school shall meet the standards set by the Utah High School Activities Association.
CO REQUIREMENTS
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Pay the required fee for a CO sweater. The total amount you are required to pay is
approximately $100. (The school will pay for half the total cost; you pay $100)
If you become the President of your class, you must attend Summer Leadership Conference at
Utah State University, June 15-18.
Wear your sweater every Friday and at special events during the school year.
Attend assigned athletic events (boy/girls) and other school sponsored activities throughout
the entire school year.
Attend all assemblies throughout the school year.
Attend assigned school dances held throughout the school year.
Enroll in the student government class for the entire school year.
Attend graduation and handout programs.
Anything else required by the SBO and Class Adviser.
OFFICER DUTIES
COPIED FROM THE 2015 REVISED GRANGER HIGH SCHOOL CONSTITUTION; ARTICLE III
(WITH EMPHASIS ADDED)
SECTION 1
The Senior, Junior, Sophomore and Freshman Class Officers shall consist of the
following elected offices:
A. President, Vice-President and Secretary.
B. Their term of office shall be from their inauguration to the following year’s
graduation.
SECTION 2
The Senior, Junior, Sophomore and Freshman Class Officers shall also consist of the
following appointed offices:
A. Public Relations Director and Event Coordinator.
B. Their term of office shall be from their inauguration to the following year’s
graduation.
SECTION 3
The officers of each class shall be responsible for all student activities pertaining
to their class in cooperation with the Student Body Officers.
SECTION 4
The duties of the Class Officers shall be:
A. President: The President of each class shall preside over his/her class with the
aid of the faculty advisor. S/he shall act as the liaison between his/her class
and the Student Body President.
B. Vice-President: The Vice-President of each class shall represent that class at all
Round-Table meetings and report decisions made by the body to the rest of
their respective classes. S/he shall act as the liaison between his/her class and
the Student Body Executive Vice-President.
C. Secretary: The Secretary shall maintain an activities calendar, which may
include any or all of the activities for the student body. S/he shall act as the
liaison between his/her class and the Student Body Secretary.
D. Public Relations Director: The Public Relations Director shall inform the students,
staff and community of their individual class activities. S/he shall act as the
liaison between his/her class and the Student Body Public Relations Director.
E. Event Coordinator: The Event Coordinator shall coordinate individual class
activities. S/he shall act as the liaison between his/her class and the Student
Body Event Coordinator.
CO ELECTIONS PROCESS
FILE TO RUN
(PETITION &
PORTFOLIO)
GET APPROVAL
ASSIGN
TEACHER
EVALUATIONS
CAMPAIGN
STUDENT BODY
VOTES
1. FILE TO RUN
a. Obtain the required petition signatures.
b. Complete the “Candidate Portfolio” requirements (see next page).
c. Ensure you qualify for office by reviewing the qualifications and requirements for
office in this packet. You may also read the full Granger High School Constitution
online, at Granger SG.weebly.com. In order to become an officer, you must swear
to uphold the constitution. That means you know what it consists of and agree to
follow everything in it.
2. GET APPROVAL
a. Turn in the petition, portfolio, your photo and 2 sentence statement to Mr. Hopkins
or Ms. Neibaur on or before the second candidate meeting (Wednesday, April 29).
b. Check your eligibility to run with Mr. Hopkins at that meeting.
3. ASSIGN TEACHER EVALUATIONS
a. Ask 4 teachers to complete the “Teacher Evaluation” form.
b. Instruct teachers to turn in the form to Mr. Hopkins (E-204) or Ms. Neibaur (J-220)
before the second candidate meeting (Wednesday, April 29).
4. CAMPAIGN
a. Get approval before posting anything on school grounds.
b. Approval starts on May 8 at 7 AM in the Alumni Room, if you are eligible to run for
an office (verified by Mr. Hopkins).
c. Use opportunities to get your name out there (see the “Campaign Opportunities”
page).
d. Send a professional-looking picture of yourself to khopkins@graniteschools.org with
your name, desired position and a short two sentence statement answering this
question, “Why do you want to become an officer?” This is DUE by Wednesday,
April 29.
5. STUDENT BODY VOTES
a. CO Elections for elected positions are Wednesday and Thursday, May 13-14.
b. It will take place in all 9th, 10th and 11th grade history classes.
c. A combined score of the votes and portfolio materials will be calculated. The
winner of each elected office will be determined based on that score. The final
score is calculated as follows: 20% of your portfolio, 30% teacher recommendation
scores and 50% of the students’ votes.
PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS
YOU ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A PROFESSIONALLY BOUND PORTFOLIO TO MR. HOPKINS OR MS.
NEIBAUR BY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, OR YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO RUN FOR OFFICE. THE
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PORTFOLIO ARE AS FOLLOWS:
1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
If you are in need of some help, the current SBO’s or CO’s would be happy to lend a hand!
 PAGE 1: Cover page with your picture, name, and desired position.
 PAGE 2: Professionally typed resume.
 PAGE 3: Copy of your 3rd term report card.
 PAGE 4: Essay response (to the below questions).
 PAGE 5: Your idea for next year’s theme (1 page max).
 PAGE 6/7: Specific Position Requirements (listed below).
2. ESSAY QUESTIONS
Write a one-page, double spaced essay answering the following questions.
 How have you been involved in school activities in the past?
 How have you set an example as a model student at Granger High?
 How do you intend to be involved next year and get others involved?
 Why is being involved in school important?
3. SPECIFIC POSITION REQUIREMENTS
You must also submit the following pages at the end of your portfolio, based on what position
you’re running for:
 President: Type a one-page plan on how you will unite the Student Government Officers
and the student body of Granger High.
 Vice-President: Type a one-page plan on how you will work with the Executive and Student
Body Vice-Presidents when coordinating activities for your class. Also list some activities you
will plan when you get into office.
 Secretary: Create a one-page template for taking notes of a Student Government
meeting. The following are examples of what it could consist of: location of meeting, time,
date, space for assignments, upcoming activity reminders, etc. Look online for examples.
 Public Relations Director: Create a plan of how you would advertise a school activity. Your
plan should answer the following questions: How you will involve other officers? How will
you introduce new ways of advertising? And how you will get the community involved as
well as the students? Also create a one-page flyer that advertises Prom.
 Event Coordinator: Type a one-page plan on how you will plan activities for the school in
an organized way. Keep the following in mind: how will you involve other officers, how will
you ensure activities are planned well in advance and what will you do to receive
feedback from students about past and present activities.
YOUR PORTFOLIO MUST BE TURNED INTO MR. HOPKINS (E-204) OR MS. NEIBAUR (J-220) BY
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29.
CAMPAIGN OPPORTUNITIES
ONLY CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR ELECTED POSITIONS CAMPAIGN
1. POSTERS AND BANNERS
a. You are limited to 3 posters or 1 banner and 4 flyers, which will be displayed in designated
areas in the commons. Posters are to be no bigger than 22" x 28" (standard poster board
size); banners may be a maximum of 8 feet long and 3 feet tall. Flyers cannot be bigger
than a normal size paper (81/2” X 11”) and can only be stapled onto bulletin boards around
the school. (Get approval of your flyers before posting.)
b. All posters and banners must receive approval from Mr. Hopkins, Ms. Neibaur or a current
SBO in the alumni room on the morning of Friday, May 8, starting at 7:00 AM.
c. No obscenities, illegal or suggestive material will be allowed on posters.
d. Poster and banners must only be hung in designated areas in the Commons.
e. If you want to change or replace posters during the campaign, turn the old poster in and
get the new poster approved by Mr. Hopkins or Ms. Neibaur.
f. Posters and banners must be maintained by the candidate or they will be removed. If a
poster becomes vandalized, it must be removed.
g. Posters and banners must be removed the day your candidacy ends, which is the end of
the day on Thursday, May 14.
h. Candidates cannot use a school organization while campaigning.
2. LUNCH BOOTHS
a. You are allowed to campaign during all lunches on Monday, May 11.
b. One table will be provided for you to set up a booth. It will be located in the commons
area. Your booth may include the following:
i. Banners, posters, trifold display board, flyers, candy, etc.
c. No extreme or over-the-top displays will be allowed. However, make sure to have fun and
be creative! If you have questions about what is allowed for your booth, contact Mr.
Hopkins or Ms. Neibaur.
d. It is your responsibility to make sure someone is at your booth at all times. You may have a
friend cover for you if needed. If you are going to miss class, please make sure your
teacher agrees with it.
3. MORNING BOOTHS
a. You are allowed to campaign from 7:00 AM – 7:25 AM on Wednesday, May 13 and
Thursday, May 14.
b. One table will be provided at the front of the school to set up a booth. The booth
guidelines for the morning are the same as the lunch booth guidelines above.
4. GTV SPEECHES
a. You are also allowed a 30 second spot on GTV on Tuesday, May 12.
b. You must sign up by Wednesday, April 29. Please email Mr. Hopkins at
khopkins@graniteschools.org with your name and desired position if you would like to sign
up for a spot.
5. OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
a. Your photo and short statement will be posted on the Alumni Room windows and at the
new elections website (GrangerSG.weebly.com) on Friday, May 1.
b. GTV will have a special candidate segment (showing your picture and statement) on
Friday, May 1 as well.
c. Talk to students and post on your social media! Try the best you can to get your name and
message out there. It’s up to you.