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Junction Ave School ASB Constitution - Middle School

 

Article I – Name

The name of this organization shall be the Junction Ave Tk-8 Middle School Associated Student Body (ASB).

Article II – Purpose

The purpose of the ASB shall be to:

  1. Represent the interests of the student body.
     
  2. Promote student activities and school spirit.
     
  3. Encourage leadership and responsible citizenship.
     
  4. Manage ASB funds in compliance with school district policies and FCMAT guidelines.
  5. To create and manage the schoolwide Yearbook
     

Article III – Membership

All students enrolled at Junction Ave Tk-8 are automatic members of ASB and may participate in ASB-sponsored activities.

Article IV – ASB Leadership

Section 1 – ASB Officers

The ASB shall be led by the following elected officers:

  • President
     
  • Vice President
     
  • Secretary
     
  • Treasurer
     

Section 2 – Eligibility for ASB Office

To be eligible for an ASB officer position, a student must:

  1. Be a 7th, or 8th-grade student at Junction Ave Tk-8.
     
  2. Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0.
     
  3. Have no more than one disciplinary office managed referral in the current school year.
     
  4. Obtain two teacher or staff recommendations.
     

Article V – Election Process

Section 1 – Candidate Nomination

  1. Students must complete an ASB Candidate Application with required signatures.
     
  2. Candidates must attend an informational meeting before campaigning.
     

Section 2 – Campaign Guidelines

  1. Campaigning must be positive and respectful; no negative statements about other candidates.
     
  2. Posters and flyers must be approved by ASB advisors before being displayed, and must be removed by the end of the election date.
     
  3. Candidates will create campaign video to be shown in CORE classes.  Videos must be approved by ASB advisors before distribution. .
     

Section 3 – Voting Procedures

  1. Elections shall be conducted by secret ballot during a designated voting period.
     
  2. All students current 6th and 7th graders may vote for ASB officers for the following school year.
     
  3. The candidate with the majority of votes for each position shall be declared the winner.
     

Article VI – Duties of ASB Officers

Section 1 – President

  • Leads ASB meetings.
     
  • Represents the student body at school functions.
     
  • Works with the ASB advisor and administration.
     

Section 2 – Vice President

  • Assists the President.
     
  • Oversees student committees.
     
  • Takes over duties if the President is absent.
     

Section 3 – Secretary

  • Records minutes of ASB meetings.
     
  • Handles ASB correspondence and communication.
     

Section 4 – Treasurer

  • Works with the ASB advisor to manage finances.
     
  • Reports on ASB funds and expenditures.
     

Article VII – Financial Regulations

  1. All ASB funds shall be deposited into the student body account and used only for student activities.
     
  2. The ASB must follow FCMAT regulations and district financial policies for all purchases.
     
  3. Any ASB expenditure requires approval from the ASB advisor, principal, and ASB officers.
     
  4. Financial records must be reviewed regularly and be available for audit.
     

Article VIII – Meetings

  1. ASB shall hold regular meetings at least once a month.
     
  2. Meetings shall follow an agenda and include reports from officers.
     
  3. A quorum (majority of ASB officers) must be present for any votes.
     

Article IX – Amendments

  1. Proposed amendments to this Constitution must be submitted in writing.
     
  2. Amendments must be approved by a two-thirds vote of ASB officers and members.
     
  3. The school principal must review and approve any amendments.