Seattle Preparatory School
2013-2014
ASB & Class Officer
Elections Packet
Student Government Elections 2013-2014
Application Checklist
Through this application process you will demonstrate your ability to follow through with important tasks
and deadlines, a skill that is necessary to be a successful class or ASB executive.
In order to run for office, candidates must meet the following deadlines and adhere to the rules and
guidelines outlined in this packet. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.
CHECKLIST
Please note that the campaign poster dates are different depending on whether you’re running for ASB
Executive office or Class Executive office.
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ITEM
Application Packet:
o Parent consent form
o Commitment agreement
o Academic/Behavior form
Speech*
ASB Campaign Posters
Class Officer Campaign Posters
DUE
Thurs 3/28
3:00pm
Tues 4/9
7:45am
Wed 9/10 –
Tues 4/16
Tues 4/16 –
Mon 4/22
Turn In To:
Attendance Office
Email Ms. Kheriaty
Approved by Ms. Kheriaty or Mr. Kelly
& posted in halls
Approved by Ms. Kheriaty or Mr. Kelly
& posted in halls
ASB ELECTIONS
Tues 4/16
Dress up & bring your speech!
ASB Posters Removed
Tues 4/16
Remove all of your posters by 3pm.
CLASS OFFICER ELECTIONS
Mon 4/22
Dress up & bring your speech!
Class Election Posters Removed
Mon 4/22
Remove all of your posters by 3pm.
* Please note: students who run for ASB Executive office and are not selected have the option to write
another speech and submit it by Thurs 4/18 in order to participate in Class Executive Elections.
Student Government Elections 2013-2014
Election Process & Run-Offs
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All current freshmen, sophomores and juniors will vote on the ASB Executive offices immediately after
the ASB candidate speeches.
Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors will vote on their own class offices immediately after their class
speeches.
In each election, the student receiving the highest number of votes will be named president (either of
ASB or of their class depending on the election).
There must be a 10% margin in order to win a position on ASB or Class Executive cabinet. If there is not
a 10% margin, a run-off will take place between the two candidates.
Regardless of the margin, the candidate with the highest vote count in a run-off will win the election.
Election Speech
Due: Tues 4/9 @ 7:45am
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Your speech must be one minute minimum, three minute maximum.
Email a copy of your speech to Ms. Kheriaty (jkheriaty@seaprep.org) prior to the deadline.
Your speech should address the qualities that would make you an excellent candidate to represent your
fellow students.
Your speech should not refer (directly/indirectly) to anyone else running for office or any previous
officers. The speech should be about your own qualities and actions – not about anyone else.
Your speech should be positive and should focus on what you would do the future, rather than being
negative or discussing how things have been done in the past (other than referring to things you have
directly been involved in).
Be very careful about making promises or suggesting ideas. While it is good to be clear about what you
plan to do, you must only make promises you have the ability to keep. If you want to suggest a new idea
but are not sure if it would be reasonable or not, please run the idea by Ms. Kheriaty prior to writing your
speech.
Your speech should not include inside jokes or inappropriate references or innuendos. Including such
things in a speech that you submit to Ms. Kheriaty could result in your disqualification from running for
office.
Your speech must be approved by Ms. Kheriaty. The speech that is approved must be the same speech
that you deliver on the day of the election. You may not make changes to the content of your speech
once it has been approved. Giving a speech other than the one that was approved may result in
disqualification.
Your speech is an opportunity for you to simply speak to the students – it is not a presentation and may
not include videos, PowerPoint, or other multimedia.
Submitting a statement that does not adhere to these guidelines or that includes inappropriate content
may result in disqualification.
Be sure to check your email once you’ve submitted your speech. You will receive a response within two
days of the due date indicating whether your speech has been approved.
Campaign Posters & Materials
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Campaign Posters
 A maximum of 10 posters (size limit 3 ft x 4 ft) may be hung around campus.
 Posters must be approved prior to posting by Ms. Kheriaty or Mr. Kelly.
 Posters may not be taped to any painted surface or any doors on campus. They must be on
glass, tiles, or other surfaces and must be posted with painters tape.
 You may use paper found in OSL to make your posters. You must supply your own paint or pens.
No distribution of campaign materials (i.e. stickers, pins, buttons, gum, etc).
Posters may only be posted in public spaces such as hallways, the Paccar Commons, the Cafeteria, gym
lobby, etc. Campaign materials may not be posted in locker rooms or restrooms.
Negative campaigning (including addressing any other candidates in your materials, removing or
defacing posters, etc) may result in disqualification.
Student Government Job Descriptions
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ASB President
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Represent the student body and school in a number of opportunities throughout the year.
Demonstrate the qualities of a leader and live out the Seattle Prep Mission statement in all interactions
with community members.
Help set agenda for ASB meetings.
Call and preside over ASB meetings.
Act as a liaison between the ASB and the Dean of Students.
Oversee all ASB activities.
Sit on various school committees.
Lead the ASB Executive Team in their duties (as described below).
ASB Executive Officer
The ASB Executive Officer team will be collectively responsible for the following:
- Act as liaisons between the ASB and the administration and faculty.
- Plan, set-up, and facilitate Student Life assemblies.
- Plan student activities & events including dances, Olympic Week, Homecoming, and other spirit events.
- Sit on various school committees.
- Organize communication among ASB including taking and distributing meeting minutes.
- Coordinate student communication, morning announcements, & advertising events around campus.
- Help organize all school elections in collaboration with the Assistant Dean of Students.
- Manage ASB budget and make spending decisions in coordination with Asst Dean of Students.
- Meet every Tuesday at lunch as a team.
- Meet with ASB (Executive Officers and Class Officers) every Wednesday at lunch.
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Class President & Class Executives
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Plan and run events, activities, and fundraisers for your class.
Help plan and run class-sponsored dance.
Manage class funds in coordination with class moderator.
Help facilitate the school assemblies.
Help plan student activities including Olympic Week, Homecoming, and other spirit events.
Meet with ASB (Executive Officers and Class Officers) every Wednesday at lunch.
Meet as a class officer group with your moderators (seniors: weekly, freshmen – juniors: one-two
times/month).
Seattle Preparatory School
2013-2014 ASB & Class Executive
Application Packet
DUE: Thursday 3/28 @ 3:00pm
to the Attendance Office
Student Name:________________________
Current Grade Level: ________________
Email Address:_______________
(Note: please check your email daily throughout the elections process)
Desired Office: ________________________
(ASB Executive, Soph Class Executive, Jr Class Executive, Sr Class Executive)
Student Government Elections ‘13-’14
ASB & Class Officer Commitment Agreement
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By running for ASB/class office, I’m committing to participating in all related activities & projects.
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As an officer, I will be working in service to the school community and the students that I represent.
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I will have an obligation to serve as a liaison between the student body and the administration by
soliciting student ideas & concerns and sharing those with the administration in a constructive way.
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I will follow the rules outlined in the Seattle Prep handbook and maintain the qualities expected of
student leaders at Seattle Prep. I commit to being a positive, actively contributing member of the
Seattle Prep community and of the ASB organization.
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In addition to the activities listed in the job description, I commit to:
 Attending every ASB and class Executive meeting. If I cannot attend, I will let the moderator
know at least one day prior to the meeting.
 Helping with set-up and clean-up for all ASB events including assemblies, dances, Olympic week
and homecoming events, and other ASB sponsored events.
 Helping with other events as requested by administration such as Open House.
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Attending the Washington State Leadership Camp in Randle, WA from July 12 – July 17.
All fees will be paid by Seattle Prep and transportation will be provided.*
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Attending all planning meetings at Seattle Prep Monday August 12, Tuesday August 13,
Wednesday August 14, Thursday, August 15, and Monday August 19. Note: the expectation is
that if you have a summer job, you will take these days off to be on campus for our meetings.
* (Exceptions may be granted in very limited cases. Students must appeal in writing with their application packet. Only appeals submited in
writing by the due date will be considered. Very few exceptions are granted).
STUDENT:
I commit to participating in all of the activities listed as well as those listed in my job description unless
there are extenuating circumstances that prevent me from doing so (in which case I will communicate and
work with the Assistant Dean of Students). I realize that failing to participate in any of these activities may
result in termination from office held.
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Name (printed)
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Signature
Date
PARENT:
I have read and understand the above agreement and support my student in this commitment including
their participation in the summer activities listed in bold.
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Parent Name (printed)
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Parent Signature
Date
Student Government Elections ‘13-’14
Academic & Behavior Report
CADIDATE NAME: ________________________________ DESIRED OFFICE: ____________________
CUMMULATIVE GPA: __________
In order to be eligible to run for student government at Seattle Prep, students must be in good academic
and behavioral standing. This means students may not be on disciplinary or academic warning or
probation during the campaign and elections period. It also means that students have been granted
permission by the Dean of Students and the Dean of Academics to run for office. This permission indicates
that the student demonstrates the qualities of a leader at Seattle Preparatory School, maintains their
school work, and is not a disruption in class or in the Seattle Prep community.
ACADEMICS (Mrs. Tullis)
____ This student is in good academic standing and is given my permission to run for ASB or Class Office.
____ This student is on academic warning or academic probation.
____ This student must set up a meeting with me prior to me approving/not approving their candidacy.
Comments:
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Mrs. Tullis’ Signature
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BEHAVIOR (Ms. Kheriaty)
Any students who have ever been on disciplinary warning or disciplinary probation during their time at
Seattle Prep must set up a meeting with Ms. Kheriaty prior to submitting their application.