JFK Election Packet
Name: _____________________________________ Position Sought: _______________________________
John F. Kennedy High School Associated Student Body
Dear ASB/ Officer Applicants,
Thank you for your interest in running for an Associated Student Body executive council or class officer
position! Being an ASB or class officer is an important job that requires a lot of time, effort, dedication, and
responsibility. It is also very rewarding as it gives you great memories, opportunities to have fun, leadership
skills for your resume, and gets you involved in the decisions that affect every student here at Kennedy.
This application is used to apply for the following elected position: President, Vice President, Treasurer, and
Secretary. Students must complete all parts of the election application packet, complete all pre-election
activities, and be approved by ASB and school representatives before running a campaign for elected office.
In order to qualify to run for ASB office, you will be required to submit and meet the requirements contained in
this application, be a registered Kennedy student for the year of 2016 - 2017, deliver a speech satisfactory to
ASB representatives and complete an interview where you are able to speak to your leadership abilities. Note:
In order to run for an ASB position, you must be a part of ASB/Leadership for at least one year. As an
officer for Class or ASB you also must be a part of the third block class all year long, except if you are an
AVID or academy student. Upon completion of pre-election activities and being given approval from the
school, you will be given permission to run for an elected office.
If you have any questions, please see Ms. Lavaud in Room 156. Be sure you know the deadlines and meet them.
Thank you for supporting your student body and good luck!
Sincerely,
Ms. Lavaud
Activities Director
John F. Kennedy High School
Informational meeting to be held at lunch in Room 156, on Thursday, January 7, 2016
Election packets due Friday, February 5, 2016
For ASB officers: Interviews/Speeches will be the week of February 8. Campaigning the weeks of February 15
– 25, 2016
For ASB officers: Speech videos to be shown during advisory on Thursday, February 25, 2016 and voting
taking place right after.
For class officers: Campaigning the weeks of February 22 - March 3. Video Speeches will be given during
advisory on Thursday, March 3, 2016 and voting taking place right after.
JFK ASB Election Packet
ASB/ Class Officer Election Application
This application is to be used to apply for the following elected ASB/ Class Officer positions: President, Vice
President, Treasurer, and Secretary. Students must complete all parts of the election application packet,
satisfactorily complete all pre-election activities and be approved by the ASB and school representatives before
running a campaign for elected office.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Position Sought
Name: _______________________________________ Phone: (
)___________________ Date: ________
Address: _______________________________________ City: _____________________Zip Code:_______
Current 3rd Block Class: ________________________Room Number: __________Teacher: ____________
I.
Parent/Guardian Recommendation
I have read the ASB Code of Conduct below and understand that my child is required to maintain a 3.0
GPA, be a role model inside and outside of school, and is held to a higher standard if elected into position
and the leadership program. I understand if they violate the Code of Conduct they will be removed from
their position and the leadership program.
_____________________________________
Parent or Guardian’s Name (Please Print Clearly)
__________________________________
Parent or Guardian’s Signature
II.
Counselor Recommendation:
I recommend the aforementioned candidate as an outstanding representative of John F. Kennedy High
School with a 3.0 GPA or greater.
______________________________________________
Counselor Name
________________________________________
Overall/ Average GPA (3.0 or greater)/ Date
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Counselor Signature
III.
Administrator Recommendation:
I recommend the aforementioned candidate as an outstanding representative of John F. Kennedy High
School with no discipline issues beyond a step two factor.
______________________________________________
Administrator Name
________________________________________
Administrator Signature
JFK ASB Election Packet
IV.
Teacher Recommendation Worksheets (Included)
Every candidate for office must obtain two faculty recommendations using the attached Teacher
Recommendation Worksheet. Candidates must take the recommendation form to two teachers and provide
those teachers with envelopes. The teachers should complete the recommendations and then seal them in the
given envelopes before returning them to the candidate. The candidate should submit all two of the sealed
Teacher Recommendation Worksheets with this election packet by the due date.
V.
Resume
Each candidate is required to submit a resume as a brief written account of personal, educational,
and work-related qualifications and experience. The resume should be one-page in length. Though there
is no specific format for the appearance of the resume, each candidate is strongly encouraged to review
traditional resume formatting and submit something that would be acceptable in a professional environment.
Students who do not complete an adequate resume will be disqualified from running for office. The resume
should be submitted as part of the election packet.
VI.
Campaign Speech
Candidates are required to successfully deliver a speech as part of gaining approval from ASB to run
for elected office. Each candidate will deliver a speech to a panel made up of existing ASB members.
The ASB members will rate the speech according to the following criteria:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
How effectively and clearly does the candidate communicate his or her vision for the ASB position?
How much knowledge does the candidate possess regarding the duties of the ASB position?
What experiences does the candidate discuss that relate to the role of the ASB position?
In what ways does the candidate show that he or she will be a worthy member of ASB?
What specific skill does the candidate have that will be useful to the ASB organization?
Why does the candidate want to be a member of ASB?
How will the candidate manage time to meet the demands of ASB?
What kinds of activities has the candidate been involved in that show a history of school pride,
community service and a high level of personal expectation?
9. What words does the candidate use to describe him or herself?
10. How well does the candidate show through presentation and preparation that he or she is the best
candidate for the position?
Candidates should keep in mind the following criterion when preparing their speeches:
1. Speeches should be no shorter than three minutes and no longer than four minutes.
2. The candidate will deliver the speech without the assistance of anyone, though he or she may use preapproved props.
3. The contents of speeches must be appropriate and consistent with campaign rules and guidelines.
4. The contents of speeches must be scripted and submitted with the election packet.
JFK ASB Election Packet
5. Candidates who do not adequately complete the speech or whose speech is disqualified as judged by a
panel of existing ASB members and the activities director will not be allowed to run for office.
VI. Interview
Each candidate for office must successfully complete an interview with a panel of ASB members in order
to be given permission to run for office. The interview will be conducted after the speech and will give ASB
an opportunity to ask the candidate questions related to his or her qualifications for ASB office. The interview
will last approximately five minutes. ASB members will judge the candidate's answers to questions according to
a scoring rubric to find candidates who meet the requirements for running for office.
Below is a list of the types of questions that could be asked of a candidate in an interview:
1. What other time commitments do you have other than ASB for next year?
2. How will you manage your time so that you can make sure you are meeting your responsibilities in all areas
of your life?
3. What are five adjectives that describe you?
4. What ideas do you have for ASB for next year that relate to your job?
5. Who do you see as being the most important aspect of your job on ASB?
6. Define ASB.
7. Why is ASB important?
8. What things have you done outside of ASB that show you are qualified for this position?
9. How can ASB specifically have a positive impact on the school culture?
10. How would you resolve a conflict with another ASB student when you are working with that person to plan
an event?
Please note that these are not necessarily the questions that will be asked at the interview, but they are example
questions being given so that candidates can have an idea of how to prepare for the interview. Candidates
should come to deliver their speech and complete the interview process dressed professionally and carry
themselves in a mature manner.
If all aspects of the pre-campaign process are completed satisfactorily, candidates will be granted the
ability to run for elected office.
JFK ASB Election Packet
VII. STUDENT APPLICATION
DUE BY: February 5, 2016
Student: _______________________________________
Male/Female Date: _________________
Current Grade: ______________
Shirt Size: ____________________________
Email:____________________________________________________________________________________
Cell #:_____________________________________
Have you ever ran for office before?
YES NO
Texting:
School: ______________
Yes
No (Circle one)
Position: ________________
Please answer the following questions in complete sentences.
1)
What do you like most about John F. Kennedy High School? Why?
2)
What do you like least about John F. Kennedy High School? Why?
3)
What are your extra curricular commitments?
4)
How would you like to see activities on campus excel, improve, or progress?
5)
How do you work/learn best: in a small group, with a partner, or alone? Please explain why?
Please respond to the following questions in a well-written, grammatically correct paragraph.
Why do you wish to be part of the ASB program? In what ways would you be an asset to the Leadership
class at Kennedy High School?
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
JFK ASB Election Packet
ASB Code of Conduct
I, ______________________________________, solemnly swear that I will abide by the following Code of
Conduct set forth by the John F. Kennedy High School ASB Cabinet and Constitution. The following standards
of eligibility, conduct, and responsibilities shall apply to all members during their term of office.
I.
Academic Achievement
A. I will maintain an unweighted academic 3.0 grade point average computed on a 4.0 scale with no
deficient or failing grades (no Ds or Fs).
B. If I receive less than a 3.0 GPA or receive a failing or deficient grade, I understand that I will be
dismissed from office by the administration of John F. Kennedy High School.
C. I understand I may be asked to submit a record of my scholastic achievements to the activities
director every two weeks.
II.
Behavioral Standards
A. As a member of ASB, I realize that my conduct must be beyond reproach at all times, on and off
campus.
B. I will uphold the constitution and my oath of office.
C. I will cooperate with and support the ASB president and activities director.
D. I will abide by school dress regulations at all times. I will never violate dress code.
E. I will not carry nor use illegal chemical substances or stimulants, drugs, alcohol, etc… at any
time, on and off campus.
F. I will display good sportsmanship at all times and serve as an ambassador for John F. Kennedy
High School at other schools.
G. I will maintain a satisfactory citizenship record and will not be beyond step two factor of a
behavior contract with my assistant principal.
H. I understand if I am suspended from John F. Kennedy High School, I may be suspended from
ASB temporarily or permanently, as determined by the John F. Kennedy High School
administrative team.
I. Failure to comply with any of these rules may result in immediate removal from office as
determined by the John F. Kennedy High School administrative team.
III.
Responsibility of Office
A. I understand that attendance to class is mandatory.
B. I understand that it is my responsibility to work on projects assigned to me during class periods,
as well as outside of class.
C. I understand that I will be assigned work tasks at all ASB functions and that is my responsibility
to work at ASB events.
D. I understand that if I am elected an ASB position, I must be enrolled in Student Leadership Class
as one of my classes.
E. I understand that I will be assigned, and expected to execute, tasks by the activities director and/
or the ASB president.
Violation of any of the stated rules is cause for removal from office. Removal from office is determined by the
John F. Kennedy High School administrative team, pursuant to the regulations set forth by the school
constitution.
_____________________________________
Candidate’s Name (Please Print Clearly)
_______________________________________
Candidate’s Signature
JFK ASB Election Packet
ASB/Class Officer Teacher Recommendation Form
Student: __________________________________
Position Sought:_________________________________
Dear Teachers,
We would like your input about the above student applying to be an ASB/Class officer and/or Leadership student for the
2016-2017 school year at John F. Kennedy High School. We are looking for students who are dependable, responsible,
punctual, and creative, who have a minimum GPA of a 2.0 for leadership students and 3.0 for ASB/class office, students
who are hard working, determined, and have the potential to be a positive role model on campus.
Please complete the table below by marking an X in each row that best represents the student.
This Student….
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
Works well with others
Has a positive attitude
Has good study habits
Has good organizational skills
Is prepared and ready to learn daily
Is motivated to succeed
Has this student had any Behavior/Discipline issues? If so, please explain.
Has this student had any Attendance issues? If so, please explain.
If you have any additional information/comments that may help us in determining if this student would be an asset to and
benefit from the Leadership program at John F. Kennedy High School please email Nicole Lavaud.
I
strongly recommend
recommend
do not recommend
Teacher Signature:
_______________________________
Print Name
_______________________________
May we contact you if we need more information about this student?
this student for the ASB program at Kennedy.
Date:
YES
*****Your comments and recommendation will be kept CONFIDENTIAL
Thank you,
Nicole Lavaud
_______________
NO
JFK ASB Election Packet
ASB/Class Officer Teacher Recommendation Form
Student: __________________________________
Position Sought:_________________________________
Dear Teachers,
We would like your input about the above student applying to be an ASB/Class officer and/or Leadership student for the
2016-2017 school year at John F. Kennedy High School. We are looking for students who are dependable, responsible,
punctual, and creative, who have a minimum GPA of a 2.0 for leadership students and 3.0 for ASB/class office, students
who are hard working, determined, and have the potential to be a positive role model on campus.
Please complete the table below by marking an X in each row that best represents the student.
This Student….
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
Works well with others
Has a positive attitude
Has good study habits
Has good organizational skills
Is prepared and ready to learn daily
Is motivated to succeed
Has this student had any Behavior/Discipline issues? If so, please explain.
Has this student had any Attendance issues? If so, please explain.
If you have any additional information/comments that may help us in determining if this student would be an asset to and
benefit from the Leadership program at John F. Kennedy High School please email Nicole Lavaud.
I
strongly recommend
recommend
do not recommend
Teacher Signature:
_______________________________
Print Name
_______________________________
May we contact you if we need more information about this student?
this student for the ASB program at Kennedy.
Date:
YES
*****Your comments and recommendation will be kept CONFIDENTIAL
Thank you,
Nicole Lavaud
_______________
NO