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The Niagara High School Student Council provides the main forum for discussing student concerns and ideas. We are dedicated to developing leadership skills and enhancing co-curricular life. In addition, students are given the opportunity to interact with faculty, staff and administrators. The student council is responsible for representing and serving the needs of the student body through coordinating student activities and charity fundraisers and holding monthly meetings.
MISSION STATEMENT
We, the dedicated leaders of tomorrow's today, challenge ourselves to always strive for excellence in order to form a more united student body in the following ways:
- To encourage and create student enthusiasm in school activities
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To be a contributing voice in our school
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To be a visible and approachable outlet for the students
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To unite the student body for a common purpose of equality, fairness, and respect
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To exemplify our beliefs and live our mission statement in every student interaction
By accomplishing all the above, we will enhance our success and establish a foundation of duty, honor, and respect at Niagara High School.
CONSTITUTION
ARTICLE I. NAME AND PURPOSE
SECTION 1.The name of this organization shall be the Student Council.
SECTION 2.The objective of this organization shall be to organize and supervise student activities. We shall act as a mediator between students and teachers. Our aim will be to aid the superintendent, principal and faculty in carrying out school policy.
ARTICLE II. RULES OF MEMBERSHIP
SECTION 1. There shall be representatives from each class freshman through senior.
SECTION 2. Each member must maintain the academic standards required by the school for participation in extracurricular activities. Each member must be a citizen in good standing with the school. It is the responsibility of each member to notify the advisor and president if ineligibility occurs.
SECTION 3. A member must participate in activities and attend meetings. If, in the opinion of the officers, he/she is not a fit member, he/she may be subject to dismissal. He/she will then be presented to the entire council for a vote. In order to be dismissed, a 2/3 majority vote is necessary. The advisor has the power to withhold awards for any member without council approval.
ARTICLE III. OFFICERS
SECTION 1. There shall be a president, a president-elect, a secretary, and a treasurer.
SECTION 2. The officers shall be elected by a majority of the high school student votes. It shall be done by means of a secret ballot. The election of officers will be held in the spring.
SECTION 3. The president-elect system shall be used. The president-elect will take the place of the president the next year. A special election may be held for president if the president-elect can not or chooses not to take the position of president.
SECTION 4. The president shall preside at all meetings. The president shall vote only in the event of a tie.
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