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Bradford Preparatory School

25-26 Student Government Elections

 

Application Due - Feb 1st

Election Meeting - Feb 5 @ 3:15, Hubert’s Rm

Campaign Dates: Feb 10-Mar 7

Election on March 7

                                                                                                                                                                                                            

President Roles and Responsibilities (Rising 12th Only):                                                                        

  • Supervise the functioning of the elected student body officers.
  • Develops agenda for and presides over student government meetings, meets weekly. 
  • Represents the student body at events and School Board meetings.
  • Meets monthly with Upper School Principal to discuss student policies, concerns and upcoming events.

Vice-President (Rising 12th Only):                                                                                                                                    

  • Supports the President, leads meeting when necessary & Represents Student Government at events.
  • Checks in weekly w/ advisor and coordinates with Class Representatives regarding grade level activities.
  • Works with the senior class representative to create the senior slide-show for graduation.
  • Meets monthly w/ Upper School Vice Principal to discuss student policies, concerns and upcoming events.

Secretary (rising 11th - 12th grade):

  • Takes attendance and records meeting minutes, disseminating to the team.
  • Publishes reports for the student body, shares weekly minutes with the Upper School admin team.
  • Meets monthly with Student Life Coordinator to stay informed and discuss upcoming events.

Treasurer (rising 11th - 12th grade):

  • Manages Student Government funds and keeps financial records.
  • Prepares financial reports for meetings - tracking income and expenses for events for the year.
  • Meets with the school Director of Operation monthly to track funds, post online ticket sales and coordinate fundraising.

Communications/PR Director (rising 11th - 12th grade):

  • Manages the Instagram account, creates promotional materials & Posts event information to keep students informed.
  • Handles communication regarding Student Government meetings and keeps everyone informed.
  • Meets monthly with School Communications Director to maintain consistency with online media accounts.

Class Representatives, TWO PER GRADE (rising 9th - 12th grade):

  • Voice concerns and ideas from their grade level & Assist the Executive Board (President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer & Communications Director) with tasks and planning.
  • Help organize and support events.

Event Planners TWO PEOPLE (rising 11th - 12th grade):

  • Accountable for the planning of upper school events (ex. Homecoming & Prom) 
  • Develops event themes and coordinates logistics for Upper School Events.

School Spirit Coordinator/The Cave Leader - 2 positions available (rising 10th - 12th grade):

  • Chooses themes for games and organizes cheers, engages students at sports events to boost school spirit.
  • Plans school spirit weeks, choosing themes, communicating to student body encouraging involvement.
  • Works with the Communications/PR Director to communicate upcoming themes and events.

Volunteer Liaison (rising 10th - 12th grade):

  • Coordinates volunteer opportunities for Student Government.
  • Helps plan the Day of Service, promote student involvement & looks for ways to increase volunteerism.

New Student Ambassador Lead (rising 10th - 12th grade):

  • Welcomes new students, attends open house events to connect with new students.
  • Gives tours to prospective students and families, coordinates ambassador program to connect new students with current students.

Club Liaison (rising 10th - 12th grade):

  • Connects Student Government with reps from Upper School clubs, meets with Student Life Coordinator
  • Organizes meetings for all clubs to communicate and collaborate once/month.

 

ELIGIBILTIY REQUIREMENTS!!!

  • Must apply to run for office by February 1, 2025
  • Attend mandatory Election Meeting for all interested parties on February 3, 2025 at 3PM
  • Students applying to run for office must start attending Leadership Meetings in February if not already a part of Leadership (unless unable to due to a job or athletic team practice - must have approval from Mrs. Little). Leadership currently meets on Mondays at 3PM in Room 3214 (Hubert’s Room)
  • Students must have a cumulative weighted GPA of 2.0 or higher
  • Students may not have more than 2 days of Out of School Suspensions.