The document discusses proposed changes to the constitution of the Student Council Association (SCA). Key points discussed include:
1) Representation of homerooms, classes, and grades on the Executive Board, including the potential addition of an 8th grade representative.
2) Election procedures for the Executive Board and class officers, including whether to have one combined election or two separate elections.
3) Procedures for removing or dismissing individuals from the Executive Board, including the need for student input vs executive board authority.
4) Processes for amending the constitution and challenging the constitutionality of Executive Board decisions.
The document concludes by stating the ratification process will be an all-or-
2. Homeroom Representatives Pros : Even more student input. Cons : Same as above. One Homeroom Representative for every 10 students in class. Class elected. After Pros : Allows student input in SCA events. Best way to get information. Cons : Never anything to vote on. Reps don’t give information. Reps don’t show up. One TA Representative for each class. Class elected. Currently no TA so no TA reps. Before
3. Executive Board Members Pros : All grades represented including 8th Cons : 8 th grade may move back to MEH soon. 5 At-Large Members representing grades 8-12 After Pros : Allows highest vote getters to be on the board Cons : Some grades may not be represented 4 At-Large Members of the Executive Board. No 8 th graders. Before
4. Elections Pros : Continuity from year to year. Highest voted members are in. Positions best suited to people. Cons : Possibly little turnover from year to year. Students not elected to individual positions. One election period for Executive Board and Class Officers. Top 9 vote getters are on Executive Board, individual positions selected “in house”. “2 year terms” possible for non-graduating members. Before
5. Election Continued… Pros : Individuals who do not make Exec Board can run for Class Office. Potential new people every year. 8 th grade representation. Cons : Little continuity from year to year. Individuals in positions they are not best suited for. 2 separate elections for Exec Board and Class Officers. Run for individual positions and only one position. Must run every year. Addition of 8 th grader on Executive Board. After
6. Dismissal Procedures Pros : More student input. Decision is final. Cons : Lack of “voter knowledge”. Difficult to remove individuals. Petition of 200 students. ½ of student body must vote to remove individual. No vetos. After Pros : Exec Board has most knowledge of SCA workings. Cons : Lack of student body input. Pres & VP in cahoots. 2/3 majority of Exec Board to remove individual. Pres & VP veto power. Before
7. Constitutional Amendments Pros : More student input Cons : Lack of “voter knowledge”. Too many hands in the pot. Any student can suggest change. 2/3 vote of Homeroom Reps. After Pros : Exec Board has most knowledge of SCA workings. Cons : Lack of student input. 2/3 vote of Exec Board to change Constitution Before
8. Constitutional Challenges Pros : SCA is established to help the student body and would not intentionally violate Constitution. No process necessary. Cons : A process needs to be in place in case Exec Board is in noncompliance. N/A Before
9. Constitutional Challenges Cont… Pros : A process is created with student body input in the case the Exec Board is in noncompliance. Cons : Creates attacking atmosphere. Susceptible to personal grudges. Lack of “voter knowledge”. Any student can petition to challenge Constitutionality of Exec Board. Review Committee established. 30 days to comply if necessary. After
