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Santa Monica High School
Associated Student Body 2014-2015 Term
APPLICATION
Attention: As a student interested in running for a position in ASB you and your parents must understand the
commitment you are making and that your contribution of time and energy into ASB is substantial. Being a
member of ASB is an important position, you are required to work on school activities and organize community
events. All ASB Members must attend Summer Registration, 1st day of school, Back to School night, Open
House, Two Stussy Sales, Incoming Freshmen Tours, and the Homecoming Dance. Membership in ASB also
means giving yourself and your time to ASB. Our goal as a service based organization is to make Samohi a
better place for all students and your membership requires hard work and commitment. This application packet
consists of:
Page 1 Available Positions and Election Timeline
Pages 2&3 Position Description
Page 4 Eligibility--(Attach your transcript) and Campaign Requirements
Page 7 Application
Page 8 Questionnaire and Speech Information
Page 9 Questionnaire for The Samohi (Executive Board Applicants ONLY)
Page 10 Administration/Teacher Nomination Form
Page 11 Notice of Complaint Forms
PLEASE ONLY TURN IN THE ITALIZIED ITEMS ABOVE, all others are for your records.
Available Positions (the requirement for the position)
President (two years in ASB and must be an incoming
Three Freshmen Class Representatives
Senior)
Vice President (one year in ASB)
Two Sophomore Class Representatives
Secretary (one year in ASB)
Two Junior Class Representatives
Treasurer (one year in ASB)
Two S House Representatives
Commissioner of Elections (one year in ASB)
Two M House Representatives
Speaker of the House (one year in ASB)
Two O House Representatives
Student Member of the Board (one year in ASB)
Two H House Representatives
Senior Class President (one year in ASB)
Two I House Representatives
Senior Class Vice President (one year in ASB)
School Site Council (you don’t have to be in ASB)
Financial Oversight Committee Member
(meets at SMMUSD Office)
Member at Large- to be a member of the cabinet
Timeline for Elections
3/28 Applications due (on or before) to the Activities Office by 3:30 p.m.
3/31 Notification of ineligibility by phone, if eligible you are not notified.
4/3 MANDATORY meeting at lunch for prospective applicants in the ASB room (T103B). Campaign material
will be discussed and approved; failure to attend will be cause for disqualification.
4/21-4/25 Campaign Week!
4/28 MANDATORY Assembly Rehearsal in the Greek Theatre at 3:30pm
4/29 Elections Assembly, live speeches in Greek Theatre with voting to follow
4/30 Notifications by phone and/or email whether you are elected
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Position Descriptions
ASB President: The ASB President's duty is to oversee the class as well as lead the executive board. The
President shall run/hold all Tuesday and Thursday meetings with professionalism and efficiency. The President
should know everything that goes on in class, and should be able to report to staff and students what is going on
at any given time. Aside from running the class, the President must be an active member in the class and have to
be willing to take up any job that others don’t want to do. They are the head of fundraising for the school and
come up with plans to help the school make money. The President is the face of ASB and Samohi, and should
act like people are always watching.
ASB Vice President: The Vice President’s most important job is to fill in for the President whenever necessary.
He/ She is responsible for assisting the President when needed, and must carry out tasks delegated to them by
the advisor and/ or the President. The Vice President must also oversee the class and make sure everyone is
doing their job.
Speaker of the House: The Speaker of the House is the voice of the Associated Student Body. It is their job to
deliver news of all school wide events happening on campus through the announcements. During meetings it is
the speaker of the house's job to lead the pledge and time other speakers. In the case that the ASB president and
VP are in absence, the Speaker of the House will lead meetings.
Secretary: The Secretary only has a few jobs, but those jobs are extremely important. The Secretary keeps
record of all the affairs of ASB along with taking minutes during meetings. The Secretary is responsible for
taking notes at every meeting including the unofficial ones. In the absence of the ASB President, VP, and
Speaker of the House, the Secretary must hold and run meetings.
Treasurer: The Treasurer is responsible for approving the school's purchase orders and fundraisers during the
meeting. The treasurer should have good attendance and act as a liaison between ASB and the school's financial
assistant. The Treasurer is responsible for approving the school's purchase orders and fundraisers during the
meeting. The treasurer should have good attendance and act as a liaison between ASB and the school's financial
assistant.
Commissioner of Elections: The Commissioner of Elections is responsible for running Homecoming
Elections, ASB Elections, School Site Council Elections, Financial Oversight Committee Elections, and Senior
Prom Elections. Before every election, the Commissioner of Elections must submit a list of rules and guidelines
for the upcoming elections and hold a meeting to let the candidates know the rules and guidelines.
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Student Member of the Board: The Student Member of the Board is responsible for attending all SMMUSD
Board Meetings and giving clear and in-depth update for Santa Monica High School. The SMOTB must take
notes on the meeting and give an informative update to ASB during the Tuesday meetings.
Senior Class President: The Senior Class President promotes unity among the senior class, encourages school
spirit. They must set an example for other grade reps. Plan fundraisers and events for the senior class. Maintain
a close relationship with their senior advisors and administration.
Senior Class Vice President: The Senior Class Vice President will assist the Senior Class President in all
senior operations including, but not limited to, running Senior Steering meetings, class fundraising, the
organization and execution of Prom, as well as being an exemplary ASB member in and out of the classroom.
House Representatives (S,M,O,H,I): House Representatives collaborate with and communicate on a weekly
basis with the House Principal and House Teacher Leader, invest in and building community and in
strengthening academics in the House, collaborate and co-design at least one House team-building activity each
semester, collaborate and co-design House Advisory Student Leadership group meetings, increase the
participation of all students House students and staff in school-wide ASB sponsored activities, report House
activities to the ASB at weekly meetings, collaborate with, participate in and support all ASB activities, like all
other ASB members, must attend at least ten ASB sponsored activities per semester, and collaborate with other
House Representatives to establish best practices for outreach to houses.
Class Representatives (9,10,11): Class representatives are responsible for acting as co-presidents and
overseeing their respective steering clubs, unifying their grade student body, and fundraising for their class.
They will be expected to give grade reports during ASB meetings and work closely with their class advisor as
well as the ASB advisor to coordinate events.
Member-At-Large: A member-at-large in ASB is responsible for attending 20 ASB-sponsored events a year.
Each member will be selected to be a Commissioner of a certain activity within ASB and must actively
participate in the ASB class.
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Eligibility
To run for any position the student MUST have:
A 2.5 cumulative GPA, no “F’s” and no more than one “D” last semester. A 3.25 for student member of the
board. Attach a copy of transcript signed by a counselor.
The approval of his/her parent/guardian.
Be willing to change their schedule to take the ASB Leadership class.
The ability to attend 20 school events per semester, including all ASB events.
Nomination of a teacher/administrator to run for a position.
The availability to attend the mandatory ASB retreat over summer vacation (Date TBD)
Campaign Requirements
*Initial your name next to each rule*
1. ____ I understand that No Facebook or social media may be used to promote your
campaign material or anyone else’s unless directly linked through Samohi’s website.
2. ____ I understand that campaigning may only start one week prior to election AFTER being
approved by Activities Director.
3. ____ I understand that posters must be no larger than a standard poster board (28' by 22' by .05'.) and no more
than one poster board OR 2 (8.5X11 inches) posters may be posted on a single bulletin board, display case, or
classroom.
4. ____ I understand that I should not post posters on the following areas: ANY painted or glass
surfaces, trees, poles, vending machines or lockers.
5. ____ I understand that only one poster is allowed in any classroom with teacher’s permission.
6. ____ I understand that if anyone is found defacing another campaign poster, they will be
automatically disqualified from the election.
7. ____ I understand that no more than $100 may be spent on what your campaign material in
regards to T-shirts, pens, buttons etc. A receipt with ALL expenses must be submitted to the
Commissioner of Elections prior to the distribution of the materials.
8. ____ I understand that all Campaign material must be removed by 3:30 pm on Voting Day.
9. ____ I understand that ABSOLUTELY NO STICKERS are permitted.
10. _____I understand that I am not allowed to make announcements during homeroom or class time regarding
my campaign.
IF ANY OF THE ABOVE ARE NOT ADHERED TO YOU WILL IMMEDIATLEY BE DISQUALIFIED FROM
THE ELECTION.
By initialing the above stated regulations I__________________________ acknowledge that I will follow
all of the campaign rules.
Signature:______________________________________ Date:________________________________
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ASB’s Code of Ethics
ASB is an integral part of the school’s total educational program. All school activities, curricular and co-curricular, in the
classroom must be congruent with Santa Monica High School’s goals and objectives established for the intellectual,
physical, social, and moral development of our students.
It is within this context that the following Code of Ethics is presented. As a leader, I understand that it is my responsibility
to:
1. Place academic achievement as the highest priority.
2. Show respect for students, parents, teachers, and administration.
3. Exhibit proper conduct on and off the school grounds.
4. Maintain a high level of safety awareness.
5. Refrain from the use of profanity, vulgarity, and other offensive language and gestures.
6. Respect all equipment and use it safely and appropriately.
7. Refrain from the use of alcohol, tobacco, an illegal and non-prescriptive drug, that is not approved by the United States
Food and Drug Administration, Surgeon General of the United States, or American Medical Association.
8. Know and follow all state, section and school ASB rules and regulations as they pertain to eligibility and extracurricular
participation.
Code of Conduct for Student Leaders
ASB students are committed to becoming the best ASB member possible adhering to six core principles: trustworthiness,
respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and good citizenship (the "Six Pillars of Character"). This Code applies to all
student leaders involved in on campus affiliations. I understand that, in order to participate in ASB, I must act in
accordance with the following:
TRUSTWORTHINESS
· Trustworthiness — Be worthy of trust in all I do.
· Integrity — Live up to high ideals of ethics and
always pursue victory with honor; do what’s right
even when it is unpopular or personally costly.
· Honesty — Live and compete honorably; do not
lie, cheat, steal or engage in any other dishonest or
unsportsmanlike conduct.
· Reliability — Fulfill commitments; do what I say
I will do; be on time to rehearsal and in class.
· Loyalty — Be loyal to my school; put the ASB
above personal glory.
RESPONSIBILITY
· Importance of Education — Be a student first and
commit to getting the best education I can.
· Role-Modeling — Remember, participation in
ASB is a privilege, not a right and that I am
expected to represent my school, teacher and
fellow student members with honor, on and off
school grounds. Consistently exhibit good
character and conduct yourself as a positive role
model. Suspension or termination of the
participation privilege is within the sole discretion
of the school administration.
· Self-Control — Exercise self-control; do not fight
or show excessive displays of anger or frustration;
have the strength to overcome the temptation to
retaliate.
· Healthy Lifestyle — Safeguard your health; do
not use any illegal or unhealthy substances
including alcohol, tobacco and drugs or engage in
any unhealthy techniques to gain, lose or maintain
weight.
RESPECT
· Respect — Treat all people with respect all the
time and require the same of other students.
· Class — Live and play with class; be a good
sport; be gracious in victory and accept defeat
with dignity.
· Disrespectful Conduct — Do not engage in
disrespectful conduct of any sort including
profanity, obscene gestures, offensive remarks of
a sexual or racial nature, trash talking, taunting,
boastful celebrations, or other
CITIZENSHIP
· Play by the Rules — Maintain a thorough
knowledge of and abide by all rules.
· Spirit of Rules — Honor the spirit and the letter of
rules.
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CARING
· Concern for others — Demonstrate concern for
others; never intentionally injure any player or
engage in reckless behavior that might cause
injury to myself or others.
· Teammates — Help promote the well-being of
teammates by positive counseling and encouragement or by reporting any
unhealthy or dangerous conduct to coaches.
FAIRNESS
· Be Fair — Be open-minded; always be willing to
listen and learn.
Bullying
ASB members may face school consequences, including suspension, if they…
commit sexual harassment
bully or cyber bully another person
cause, threaten to cause or participate in an act of hate violence
engage in harassment, threats or intimidation
terrorist threats against school officials or property
•A new law authorizes school administrators to suspend or recommend for expulsion students who engage in
bullying of either students or school staff
• If the bullying behavior significantly disrupts the school environment the school shall intervene even if the
bullying originated outside of the school environment
Bullying defined is described as including but not limited to tormenting of others through:
verbal harassment or intimidation
physical assault;
or other more subtle methods of coercion such as manipulation and exclusion
Some bullying behaviors are illegal and must be reported to the police.
Physical aggression
Social aggression
Written aggression
Social manipulation
Psychological intimidation
Physical Intimidation
Sexual and gender harassment
Racial and culture harassment
Religious harassment
Public ridicule
Hazing
This also includes
Cyber-bullying
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The use of any type of electronic device and information, such as e-mail, instant messages, text messages, mobile
phones, and web sites, used to send or post harmful or hurtful messages or images about an individual or a group.
Any of the above may result in school discipline if they:
o Substantially disrupt school activities
o Invade the rights of students or staff by creating an intimidating or hostile educational environment
APPLICATION
Santa Monica High School Associated Student Body 2014-2015 Term
Due to the Activities Office (in the box in front of Ms. Bryn Boyd’s office, AD 202)
Position you are running for: ____________________________Today’s Date________________
Name:________________________________ Grade:_______ ID#: ___________ House: ______
Direct phone #: ___________________ Email:_________________________________________
Schedule:
Period
Subject
Teacher
Room Number
A
1
2
3
4
5
6
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Please list any co-curricular activities that you participate in, and include any leadership experience you
have.
(ex. Captain of the Boys’ Soccer team, Youth and Government President, etc.)
Attach and additional sheet if necessary.
1_______________________________________________________________________________
2_______________________________________________________________________________
3_______________________________________________________________________________
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4_______________________________________________________________________________
5_______________________________________________________________________________
I have read and will abide by the ASB Code of Ethics
Signature __________________________________
ASB Questionnaire
Please answer the following on a separate sheet of paper:
1. Why do you feel that you are the best candidate for the position you are applying for?
2. ASB's affiliation with on-campus activities are vital in the program, what do you feel you bring to ASB, in
terms of specific activity ideas, productive advice, etc.
3. What qualities do you think are necessary to be successful at Samohi and in life? Why?
4. Do you have any activities or events that you are looking forward to plan with your House/Grade or Samohi
in general? What do you think are some great unifying activities that help students maintain unity, or that help
strengthen those bonds?
5. What experience have you had with leadership in the past? (Please feel free to state previous extracurricular
activities you have been affiliated with, including current).
6. Who do you look up to as a role model or ideal leader that has had an influence on your life?
7. Please note that being a member of the ASB Cabinet requires a huge out-of-class commitment (weekends,
lunch time, after school, winter/spring break, and evenings) in which you are expected to participate. Is there
anything that would conflict with your ability to be a part of ASB, outside of class time? Please explain.
8. What has been a very special or unique experience that has impacted your life for the better? (Any answer is
acceptable!)
9. In your time here at Samohi, have there been any experiences that have resonated within you that you either
wish to change or build upon at Samohi? (This question is only relevant to those applying that have been at
Samohi for at least one year).
10. Additional comments about yourself (leadership qualities, co-curricular activities)
Information on the Speech
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Speech: Please write a campaign speech no longer than one (1) minute (two minutes if running for President)
for the Elections Assembly. The use of anything deemed as inappropriate may result in disqualification. You
may use a slogan, as long as it is formal and appropriate. Limit the use of jokes in your speech, as these
elections are serious. Please attach three (3) TYPED copies of your speech when turning in your application.
Rehearse and memorize it as you will be required to recite it in the Greek Theatre. Be prepared to have it
revised and approved by the Commissioner of Elections and Activities Director.
The Samohi Questionnaire
Santa Monica High School Executive Board Application ONLY
- Your current position in ASB:
-Committees you are in charge of:
-Events responsible for:
-Clubs affiliated with:
-Outside organizations/sports:
-What do you want to do for Samohi?
-If you could change something about Samohi, what would it be?
-Why should you win?
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Fun Facts:
Most Embarrassing Moment:
Movie:
Quote:
Biggest Fear:
Person, living or not, whom you admire. Explain:
*Executive Board Application ONLY
Nomination Form
This nomination form must be completed by the teacher or administrator that has worked closely with the
candidate and nominates the student to run for their desired position.
I ________________________________ nominate ____________________________ to run for
____________________________________ because he /she ______________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
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Signature: __________________________________________________ Date: ______________
Notice of Complaint
If during the election, you find that another candidate is running a corrupt campaign or have some form of
complaint of how the election is being run, you MUST fill out this notice of complaint in its entirety and email
it to Dominique.l.parks@gmail.com and bboyd@smmusd.org OR place it in the activities director mail box.
You may not in any way personally contact (text, tweet, message, Facebook, kik) the Commissioner of
Elections or the Activities Director about complaints prior to filling out this form.
Position you are running for: ____________________________Today’s Date________________
Name:________________________________ Grade:_______ ID#: ___________ House: ______
Direct phone #: ___________________ Email:_________________________________________
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Complaint:
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
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Physical Evidence of Complaint: