Student Council

 

Meetings

All Student Council meetings start promptly at 7:20am. The students are expected to arrive at 7:15am to sign in.  Patrol is excused between 8:05 and 8:10am; all others are released at the first bell. Meeting dates for the 2009-2010 school year are: Sept. 22, Oct. 20, Nov. 17, Dec. 15, Jan. 19, Feb. 23, March 16, April 20, May 18, June 8

 

     The Cougar Ridge Student Council is a PTSA sponsored group established to provide student participation in school government. It consists of 4th and 5th grade students and several parent advisors. Any student may join and the meetings are held the third Tuesday of the month in our Multi-purpose room. The meetings begin at 7:20 am and run until the first bell.
     The purpose of this organization is to carry out the ideals of school spirit, increase cooperation between staff and students, and empower students to become good citizens. They do this by learning to run business meetings, developing leadership skills, and promoting confidence and self esteem.

     The business meetings are run by the elected officers, a parent advisor and a parent secretary. The Officers consist of President, Vice President and Secretary. They are chosen by the students through our election process held twice during the year. Only fifth grade students are eligible for President, but otherwise all members are given the opportunity to participate.

As detailed in our Constitution, the duties are as follows:

President - Presides at meetings, appoints special committees, introduces speakers and announces programs, votes only in case of a tie, represents the student body and council on occasions.

Vice-President - Acts as the President when the President is absent, assists the President with duties, serves as greeter and takes attendance for Council meetings.

Secretary - Handles correspondence and assists with meeting minutes / notes.

     In addition to meetings, the students can volunteer as Room Representatives. This position rotates every three months.  The students go in pairs to all classrooms to give a report out of each Student Council meeting.

     After each business meeting, the students break in to assigned committees. The committees will be self-selected and led by this year’s Council.  More information on the Committee work will be posted as plans progress.

     The Council leads some important annual events including School Spirit Days and the School Flag contest. Each year students on the Council come up with new ideas for helping the world beyond Cougar Ridge.

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