PREAMBLE

We, the students of North Heights Community School, in order to realize a better understanding of responsibility, to establish better ideas of conduct, to get a better knowledge of how democracy works, to train ourselves to take an active and useful part in this micro-society, to encourage all students to take part in school activities, and to create a better understanding and cooperation between students and faculty, do ordain and establish this constitution and create this Board of Directors.

ARTICLE I- NAME

This organization will be called the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF NORTH HEIGHTS COMMUNITY SCHOOL.

ARTICLE II- MEMBERSHIP

All registered students and faculty will share the functions and responsibilities of this organization.

ARTICLE III- OFFICERS AND DUTIES

Mayor- will preside at meetings of the Board of Directors and council members and will vote in case of a tie.

Asst. Mayor- will perform the duties of the Mayor in the case of his or her absence or removal from office.

Secretary- will keep minutes for each council meeting.

Treasurer- will keep records of all financial affairs and make periodic reports to the board.

Reporter- will write reports of the Council meeting and activities for the school newsletter or other publications/social media.

City Manager- will be a liaison between the principal and the student government. Appointed position by the principal.

Council/Ward Representatives- will represent each class K-5, and will be elected by vote of their respective class/ward. (example: Ward 1- Cox Kind, Ward 2- Tucker Kind.)

ARTICLE IV- BOARD of DIRECTORS and Class/Ward Representatives DUTIES

It will be the duty of each Board of Directors to serve on committees, lead, and discuss any problems or suggestions from the student body that the Class Representative brings to the board. The Class/Ward Representatives will bring any problems or suggestions from their respective classes/Wards to the Board.

The Board of Directors and the Class Representatives, will make and vote on all motions, serve on committees. The Board of Directors and Class/Ward Representatives will do their best to serve the student body at North Heights Community School.

ARTICLE V- QUALIFICATIONS

All Board members will have and maintain an average of at least 80 in all classes, and they will maintain good behavior and leadership in and out of school.

All Class/Ward Representatives will have and maintain an average of at least 80 in all classes and maintain good behavior and leadership in and out of school.

All Board of Directors and Class/Ward Representatives applications are subject to review by the principal and sponsors for approval prior to elections. Severe or continued discipline problems or grades dropping could result in non-approval to run for Student Government.

All students wishing to be part of the Student Government must complete the application, including 2 teacher recommendations, and turn it in by the due date to be considered.

ARTICLE VI- PENALTIES AND IMPEACHMENT

The Board of Directors may take action against any members for non-performance of duty, grades or behavior dropping, or (3) unexcused absences. If grades drop below 80, you will be given a 6-week probationary period to bring up your grades.

You will have the opportunity to come before the board and explain your reasons for absences.

An officer or board member may be penalized and not allowed to participate in activities for severe discipline problems resulting after the election.

An officer or board member may be impeached for habitual non-performance of duty or disorderly conduct at any time after elections. Serious infractions are at the discretion of the sponsor and/or principal.