2015-2016 SCA/Class Elections
Application Packet
Candidates and Parents:
Participation in student activities is a crucial part of the complete educational package
offered at OLHS. Running for an elected office on the class or school-wide level
demonstrates a student’s willingness to commit a large portion of their non-academic
school life to that organization. This is not a decision that should be entered into lightly.
If a student is unwilling to commit him/herself to that organization, then running for an
elected office should be discouraged.
The student should discuss their role with the activity adviser(s) before running for
office, which will help avoid confusion on duties and commitment levels in the future.
Further questions about the role of an officer or the needed level of commitment should
be directed to Mr. Williams or Mrs. Laton.
SCA Advisers: Ms. Conaway/Mrs. Anderson
Senior Class Advisers: Ms. Sullivan/Ms. Schoonover
Junior Class Advisers: Mrs. Smolin/Mrs. Bayer
Sophomore Class Advisers: Ms. LaRoche/Mr. Weisenbeck)
Please complete the following interest packet to Mrs. Laton or Mrs. Brackett in the
Student Activities Office(room 161) by 2:40 pm Monday, March 30, 2015.
Please use the following checklist to ensure your interest packet is complete prior
turning it in:
 Applicant Information form
 One page typed description of why you want to run for this SCA/Class office.
(Times New Roman, 12 pt font, 1 inch margins)
 3 typed copies of your speech
 Signed SCA or Class Office Officer Contract of Responsibilities
 Signature Petition (40 signatures for SCA Offices, 30 for class offices)
 Adviser recommendation (to be sent directly from teacher to Mrs. Laton)
 Signed Clean Campaign and Election Pledge
Please read this application carefully, as some policies and procedures have
changed. Thank you for your interest!
Ocean Lakes High School
2015-2016 SCA/Class Elections
Timeline of Events
March 23-27
Candidate Interest Packets available in the Student Activities
Office (Room 161)
March 30
Interest Packets due back to Mrs. Laton/Mrs. Brackett in the
Student Activities Office(room 161) by 2:40pm
March 30
Teacher/Adviser Recommendation is due to Mrs. Laton/Mrs.
Brackett
April 1
Slate of Candidates announced – This information will be
posted on the door of the Student Activities Office by the end of
the school day
April 2
Candidate meeting to discuss election procedures – ALL
candidates must attend this meeting! This session will begin at
2:40pm in Room 203.
April 13-April 23
Election Campaign begins – materials may be displayed
throughout the building (Please review regulations!)
April 15-16
Video Taping of Candidate Speeches
April 23
School Wide Viewing of Election Videos and Student Voting.
Block 2A – 9:10am.
April 24
Election Results will be announced at 2:20pm in the Schola
All campaign materials must be taken down prior to this
meeting
All Applicants Must
Provide
Ocean Lakes High School
SCA/Class Election 2015 – 2016
Candidate Interest Packet-Applicant Information
Interest Packet Due: March 30, 2014 by 2:40pm to the Student Activities Office, room 161
Before completing this packet, please understand the importance of holding an office. As a potential candidate and
officer, you will serve as a role model for your organization and the student body as a whole. Carefully consider your
responsibility to the organization you wish to represent. This is a commitment that requires significant time and
dedication. Any incomplete applications will not be considered.
I, the undersigned, of Ocean Lakes High School, in the
candidate for the office of (please state office)
Class affiliation)
Name:
grade, do hereby request to be considered as a
in the following organization (please list SCA or
Phone Number:
Email:
Address:
Club/Organization memberships and/or Offices previously held:
List the athletic programs in which you participate:
Class
1st
Semester
Grade
3rd Nine
Weeks
Grade
3rd Nine
Week
Absences
Teacher Signature
1A
2A
3A
4A
1B
2B
3B
4B
What is your cumulative GPA?
______________
For Office Use Only:
_______ 2.0 GPA (class)
2.5 GPA (SCA)
_______ Discipline Check
Please list the classes you plan to enroll in for the 2014-2015 school year:
All Applicants Must
Provide
Rank the activities you plan to be involved in for 2014-2015 by order of importance to you. #1 would
be the most important to you, while #10 would be the least important – Be sure to consider the
organization for which you plan to run for office.
1.
6.
2.
7.
3.
8.
4.
9.
5.
10.
Would you be willing to give up any of the above activities in order to give more attention to your
elected office? ☐ Yes
☐ No
Would you be willing to run for another office in the event that there is a candidate who is running
unopposed or which an office is vacant? ☐ Yes
☐ No
Are you currently employed? ☐ Yes
☐ No If yes, how many hours a week do you work?_____
Do you plan to work during the 2014-2015 school year? ______ How many hours? _______
Candidate’s Signature:
_________________________________
Date: __________
Parent’s Signature:
_________________________________
Date: __________
Please include the following with your interest packet:
1) Please write a one-page typed description of why you want to run for this SCA/Class office.
Include any ideas you may have for the upcoming year. Please also describe your greatest
accomplishment as a student at Ocean Lakes High School during the 2014-2015 school year.
2) Please also write and include 3 copies of your speech. We hope that speeches will present
ideas and concerns that candidates have pertaining to the organization. Originality is
encouraged, but we hope that the focus of your speech will be on how you hope to serve your
class/SCA and OLHS.
Speech time limits are the following:
Presidential Candidates – 1 minute, 30 seconds; all other candidates – 1 minute.
Speeches will be recorded during It’s Academic Blocks and after school on Wednesday, April
15th and Thursday, April 16th.
Ocean Lakes High School
Student Cooperative Association (SCA)
Officer Contract of Responsibilities
SCA Office Applicants
Must Provide
Adviser Copy (To be submitted with packet of materials)
1.
Maintain a high standard (3.0 or better) of academic success in the classroom.
2.
Promote the values of citizenship (no more than 1 discipline referral) and service on a
school-wide level.
3.
Act as a positive role-model for schoolmates and youth within the community.
4.
Attend ALL of the organization's meetings (this includes Officer Meetings, Executive
Board Meetings, General Assembly Meetings, some Committee Meetings, and City-Wide
SCA Meetings).
5.
Attend ALL of the organization's activities and events!
6.
Be available during study block, lunch periods, after school and on weekends for
meetings and activities that involve the organization. You need to be willing to
provide or arrange for transportation to these events.
7.
Perform duties and work on assignments as required by the elected office.
8.
Perform other duties as required by organization or adviser.
Desired Office:
_______________________________
I, ____________________________, have read and understand the contract of responsibilities for
this organization. I pledge to uphold the above contract and adhere to the Ocean Lakes Honor
Code and the Code of Student Conduct. I realize that failure to adhere to this contract may result
in my removal from office.
Student's Signature: _________________________________ Date: __________
I have read the above information and understand the responsibilities my son/daughter will take
on if elected to an office at Ocean Lakes High School.
Parent’s Signature: _________________________________
Date: __________
CLASS Officer Contract of Responsibilities
Class Office Applicants
Must Provide
Adviser Copy (To be submitted with packet of materials)
1.
Maintain a high degree of academic success in the classroom.
2.
Promote the values of citizenship and service school-wide.
3.
Act as a positive role-model for schoolmates and youth within the community.
4.
Attend ALL of the organization's meetings (this includes Officer Meetings, Executive Board
Meetings, General Assembly Meetings, some Committee Meetings, and City-Wide SCA
Meetings).
5.
Attend ALL of the organization's activities and events!
6.
Be available during action block, lunch periods, after school and on weekends for
meetings and activities that involve the organization. You need to be willing to
provide or arrange for transportation to these events.
7.
Perform duties and work on assignments as required by the elected office.
8.
Perform other duties as required by organization or adviser.
Desired Office:
__________________________
I, ____________________________, have read and understand the contract of responsibilities for
this organization. I pledge to uphold the above contract and adhere to the Ocean Lakes Honor
Code and the Code of Student Conduct. I realize that failure to adhere to this contract may result
in my removal from office.
Student's Signature: _________________________________ Date: __________
I have read the above information and understand the responsibilities my son/daughter will take
on if elected to an office at Ocean Lakes High School.
Parent’s Signature: _________________________________
Date: __________
SCA Office Applicants
Must Provide
Please obtain 40 signatures from the student body supporting your candidacy. This form should be
included in your interest packet.
We, the members of the student body, support ______________________________for the
Office of _________________________ of the SCA.
1.
__________________________
21.
____________________________
2.
__________________________
22.
____________________________
3.
__________________________
23.
____________________________
4.
__________________________
24.
____________________________
5.
__________________________
25.
____________________________
6.
__________________________
26.
____________________________
7.
__________________________
27.
____________________________
8.
__________________________
28.
____________________________
9.
__________________________
29.
____________________________
10.
__________________________
30.
____________________________
11.
__________________________
31.
____________________________
12.
__________________________
32.
____________________________
13.
__________________________
33.
____________________________
14.
__________________________
34.
____________________________
15.
__________________________
35.
____________________________
16.
__________________________
36.
____________________________
17.
__________________________
37.
____________________________
18.
__________________________
38.
____________________________
19.
__________________________
39.
____________________________
20.
__________________________
40.
____________________________
Class Office Applicants
Must Provide
Please obtain 30 signatures of students from your grade level supporting your candidacy. This form
should be included in your interest packet.
We, the members of the ______grade, support __________________________for the Office of
_________________________ in the _______________ Class.
1.
__________________________
21.
____________________________
2.
__________________________
22.
____________________________
3.
__________________________
23.
____________________________
4.
__________________________
24.
____________________________
5.
__________________________
25.
____________________________
6.
__________________________
26.
____________________________
7.
__________________________
27.
____________________________
8.
__________________________
28.
____________________________
9.
__________________________
29.
____________________________
10.
__________________________
30.
____________________________
11.
__________________________
12.
__________________________
13.
__________________________
14.
__________________________
15.
__________________________
16.
__________________________
17.
__________________________
18.
__________________________
19.
__________________________
20.
__________________________
All Applicants Must
Provide
Recommendations: Please ask one of your current activity advisers to complete the following
recommendation for your candidacy. These are confidential and should be returned directly to Mrs. Laton
or Mrs. Brackett in the Student Activities Office (room 161). The recommendation is due on March 30,
2015. Please list the name of the adviser who is writing recommendations.
Adviser Recommendation (Name of adviser):
This form should be returned with the interest packet!
All Applicants Must
Provide
Sent DIRECTLY to
Mrs. Laton by Adviser
Adviser Recommendation
Candidate's Name:
Intended Office and Organization:
List at least 2 events you participated in for your class or SCA this year:
_______________________________________
___________________________________________
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------------(top section to be completed by candidate)
Adviser Name:
Directions: Please offer your assessment of the above-mentioned candidate. These comments will help determine
a candidate’s ability to serve the office they desire. Please be honest and frank in your assessment of their ability
to balance academic achievement with the responsibility to serve the organization. We are depending on your
confidential and candid evaluation of this student. Rate the student and make any comments that would be of
use in the selection process (use the back of the page if necessary). To insure confidentiality, we ask that you
do not return this evaluation to the student - they should be returned to Mrs. Laton in the Student Activities
Office by Monday, March 30th. Thanks for your help in this matter!
Lowest
Leadership Ability
Highest
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10
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Comments
Communication Skills
Comments
Dependability
Comments
Additional Comments:
CAMPAIGN GUIDELINES
The 2015-2016 SCA/CLASS Elections at Ocean Lakes High School will run smoothly if
all candidates follow these guidelines.
General Rules
1.
Anyone withdrawing or changing offices must notify Mrs. Laton by 2:40pm on Friday, April 17th.
2.
In the event of a tie, a run-off election will be held as soon as possible to determine the winner.
A simple plurality vote will determine the winner.
3.
Any violation of campaign rules or school rules may result in removal from
the election.
Expense Reports
1.
All items used in the campaign must have a receipt or an estimated value. This information
must be reported on the expenditure report that will be provided to you. Any free items must
have an estimated cost and be included in your report. The total amount of money you
may spend on your campaign is $40.00.
2.
The expenditure report is due to Mrs. Laton by 5pm on Sunday, April 12th. It must be
submitted electronically: Shaylee.Laton@vbschools.com
Campaign Materials
1.
No social media groups or websites may be launched before 7am Monday, April 13 th!
2.
ALL materials and publicity used in the campaign must be approved and signed by the adviser
before being displayed, distributed, or hung! Advisers should sign all posters and/or banners
in the lower left-hand corner. Mrs. Laton, Mrs. Brackett or the SCA/class adviser can sign off
on your publicity.
3.
All candidates are limited to the following materials:
A. 1 banner (3' x 7') with writing on 1 side only - To be hung in the Cafeteria only (while space
is available) DO NOT HANG MATERIALS OVER TOP OF OTHER CANDIDATES’.
B. 4 posters (22" x 28" maximum) - To be hung on cork strips around the building
C. 30 Flyers (8 1/2" x 11") - To be hung on cork strips or in classrooms – WITH
THE PERMISSION OF THE TEACHER!
D. Unlimited buttons (5" or smaller) - Buttons may NOT be hung!
**Prohibited Items: Stickers and food items of any kind**
Be as creative as possible within the stated guidelines!
4.
All campaign materials, except the cafeteria banner, must be hung on cork strips in the
hallways.
5.
Banners are to be hung in the cafeteria only! Cafeteria banners must be hung using painters
tape ONLY! Any posters and/or banners that fall will be discarded; therefore, you should
check your materials during the day to make sure that they are still hanging.
6.
7.
8.
All campaign materials must be in good taste.
You may NOT campaign via video announcements or on the school’s website.
All campaign materials must be taken down and placed in trashcans before the results of the
election will be announced on April 24th, 2015.
Speeches
1.
Speech practices/taping will be held on April 15-16 in the Principal’s Conference Room. Make
plans now to be available for at least an hour on the day of the taping. NO EXCUSES!
2.
You may not alter or change your speech after the adviser has approved it. Candidates who
change their speech during the taping will be removed from the election.
3.
Only the candidate will be allowed to make the election speech. The advisers hope that the
speeches will present ideas and concerns that the candidates have pertaining to the
organization. Originality is encouraged; however, skits and additional speech participants will
not be permitted. Thank you for your cooperation.
4.
Speech Time Limits:
President Speeches:
Vice-President Speeches
Secretary Speeches
Treasurer Speeches
1 ½ minutes
1 minute
1 minute
1 minute
Time limits apply to both SCA and CLASS Elections.
Speeches will be timed during the speech practice and should fit the time restrictions.
Additional questions about campaign regulations should be directed to
Mrs. Laton or Mrs. Brackett in Student Activities.
All Applicants Must
Provide
Clean Campaign and Election Pledge
Please turn this page with your packet on Monday, March 30th.
I have read the campaign guidelines and regulations, and I agree to abide by the
rules. I understand that any violation of these rules could result in my dismissal
from the election.
Student Signature: _____________________________
Date:
I understand the rules and regulations of the Ocean Lakes High School Election
Campaign.
Parent Signature: ______________________________
Date: