We the students of Minico High School, in order to establish a representative government,
encourage good citizenship, promote student and faculty cooperation, and assure the welfare and
good order of the student body of Minico High School, do ordain and establish this constitution
for the associated student body of Minico High School.
Section 1.
Recognized voting members at Minico High School will consist of properly enrolled students at
Minico and all certified and classified employees at Minico High School.
Article II
Section 1.
The Executive Branch shall be composed of the executive student body officers.
Section 2.
The administration of the associated students shall be vested in the student body officers.
They shall consist of a student body president, two student body vice presidents, a
student body secretary/treasurer, activities coordinator, school board representative,
public-relations coordinators for Minico and the community, renaissance coordinator,
renaissance intern, and broadcasting coordinator, and broadcasting intern.
Section 3.
The Student Body President and Secretary/Treasurer shall be juniors at the time of election
and seniors while in office. The Student Body Vice presidents shall be sophomores at the
time of election and juniors while in office. The School Public Relations Coordinator,
Community Public Relations Coordinator, Activities Coordinator, and School Board
Representative may be either a sophomore or junior at the time of election and a
junior or a senior while in office. The Renaissance Coordinator, Broadcasting Coordinator,
and Broadcasting Technician can be sophomores or juniors when appointed by administration
and juniors or seniors when in office; however, administrative discretion may allow a freshman
who will be a sophomore to fulfill these positions. These positions are one year appointments,
which may or may not be permanent. The Renaissance Intern and Broadcasting Intern(s) are
positions which are appointed every other year or when needed.
Section 4.
The Student Body President is the chief executive officer of the student body. In order to run
for student body president, he must have at least one year of experience in grade 11 or two
years experience from grades 9-11 on Minico High School’s student council. His responsibilities
shall include: presiding over the Senate, being an ex-officio member of all student body
committees, and the official representative of the student body. The powers include the
appointment of special committees for the student body, presentation of legislation to
the student congress, veto of legislation, and calling assemblies and meetings of the student
council. The Student Body President will check with the Athletic Director each morning and get
a list of upcoming events, results of games, etc and will announce them each morning over
the PA system along with morning announcements. This position requires the student be
enrolled in the Student Body Leadership class all year long. A job description and list of
duties for the Student Body President follows this constitution in the appendix.
Section 5.
The two Student Body Vice president’s responsibilities include presiding over meetings
of the Student Congress. They officially preside over the House of Representatives. They
shall act as general assistants to the Student Body President, and in the absence of the
President, jointly share all powers inherent to this office. This position requires the student
be enrolled in the Student Body Leadership class all year long. A job description and list of
duties for the Student Body Vice Presidents follows this constitution in the appendix.
Section 6.
The Student Body Secretary/Treasurer shall be secretary of the executive student body
officers and the Senate. His responsibilities include maintaining minutes and records for both
groups. He shall be responsible for all monies for the Executive Branch. The secretary/treasurer
will be sure a budget is set and will keep the ledger up to date. The Secretary/Treasurer
is also responsible to provide written notices from the Disciplinary Board to the student
council member involved in any disciplinary action. This position requires the student
be enrolled in the Student Body Leadership class all year long. A job description and
list of duties for the Student Body Secretary/Treasurer follows this constitution in the appendix.
Section 8.
The School Public Relations Coordinator will be a liaison between the Student Body/Council and the
students. He will also submit one article to The Spartan Chronicle for each edition. The School Public
Relations officer, along with the Community Public Relations Coordinator, is also responsible for
changing the bulletin board every two weeks, keeping the school and community informed of upcoming
events. Each Friday he will send an email to all faculty and staff regarding activities and upcoming
events for the following week. He will take care of the PR for all events such as posters, fliers,
announcements, etc. This position, along with the Broadcasting and Activity Coordinators, will produce
an end-of-year video to share with the school. This position requires the student be enrolled in the
Student Body Leadership class all year long. A job description and list of duties for the School Public
Relations Coordinator follows this constitution in the appendix.
Section 9.
The Community Public Relations Coordinator shall be an appointed position. He will be responsible
for public relations between the community and the entire student body. He will be required to
submit monthly articles to the local newspapers. He will also submit articles to the district for the
websites “Good News” section. This person, along with the School Public Relations Coordinator,
is also responsible for changing the bulletin board every two weeks, keeping the school and
community informed of upcoming events. He will also get good news to Minico’s webmaster
(Mrs. D. Cameron) to be posted on Minico High School’s website and to Minico’s designated
Twitter coordinator to be posted on the district website. For 2011-2012, the designated
Twitter coordinator is Mrs. K. Konrad.) This position requires the student be enrolled in the
Student Body Leadership class all year long. A job description and list of duties for the
Community Public Relations Coordinator follows this constitution in the appendix.
Section 10.
The Activities Coordinator’s responsibilities are to schedule all school activities, including, but not
limited to, assemblies, dances, and all other club and school activities. He will complete and sign
activity request forms and monitor the activities calendar. All forms must be completed and
approved no later than two weeks in advance. The Activities Coordinator is in charge of helping
to find “good news” for the public relations coordinator. This position, along with Public
Relations and Broadcasting Coordinator, will produce an end-of-year video to share with the
school. This position requires the student be enrolled in the Student Body Leadership class all
year long. A job description and list of duties for the Activities Coordinator follows this
constitution in the appendix.
Section 11
The appointed Renaissance Coordinator is responsible to check grades for every student council
member at three, six, nine, and twelve weeks. In the event that a student is not in compliance
with grade requirements pertaining to his office, the Renaissance Coordinator will immediately
notify the student body advisor, and steps will be followed according to Article VIII, Section 6.
The Renaissance Coordinator will also be in charge of planning and running the renaissance activities
that happen during the year including, but not limited to the preparation and distribution of
Renaissance cards and the second and third trimester Renaissance Assemblies. Every few years the
Renaissance Coordinator will be expected to help facilitate the Renaissance Recognition Night
for the valley. This is an appointed position. This position requires the student be enrolled in the
Student Body Leadership class all year long. A job description and list of duties for the Renaissance
Coordinator follows this constitution in the appendix.
Section 12.
The appointed Renaissance Intern is needed the year the Renaissance Coordinator is a senior.
This is a training period and the intern will be expected to be the Renaissance Coordinator the
following year, if the position is satisfactorily filled. This is an appointed position. This
position requires the student be enrolled in the Student Body Leadership class all year long.
A job description and list of duties for the Renaissance Intern follows this constitution in the appendix.
Section 13.
The appointed Broadcasting Coordinator is the liaison between Minico Student
Council and Broadcasting Technician(s). His responsibilities include scheduling and coordinating
all announcements and features to be broadcast throughout the school. The Broadcasting
Coordinator is responsible for setting up and running the equipment needed for all assemblies-not
limited to Student Council assemblies. This position, along with Public Relations and Activity
Coordinator, will produce an end-of-year video to share with the school. This is an appointed
position. This position requires the student be enrolled in the Student Body Leadership class all year
long. A job description and list of duties for the Broadcasting Coordinator follows this constitution
in the appendix.
Section 14.
The appointed Broadcasting Intern is needed the year the Broadcasting Coordinator is a senior.
This is a training period and the intern will be expected to be the Broadcasting Coordinator the
following year, if the position is satisfactorily filled. This is an appointed position. This position
requires the student be enrolled in the Student Body Leadership class all year long. A job
description and list of duties for the Broadcasting Intern follows this constitution in the appendix.
Article
Section 1.
The student congress of Minico High School shall exercise the legislative function of the associated
student body. The student congress shall consist of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Section 2.
The Senate shall be composed of all class officers. The duties of the Senate are to approve,
by a simple majority, all executive decisions concerning all class activities, including dances.
The Senate should also coordinate all class activities. The presiding officer of the Senate is the
Student Body President.
Section 3.
The House of Representatives shall be composed of the president of every club (duly approved)
and the editors of the annual and the newspapers. The duty of the House of Representatives is to
approve, by a simple majority, all Executive decisions concerning all club activities. The presiding
officers of the House of Representatives are the two Student Body Vice Presidents.
Section 4.
The House shall elect from its members a Speaker of the House and a Secretary. The Speaker of the
House will sit on the Disciplinary Board. The duty of the recording secretary shall be to take minutes at
all House meetings as well as any club advisor meetings. The Secretary is to record the minutes of the
House and present them at the next meeting for House approval. The Student Body Vice Presidents are
to have a prepared agenda for every House meeting.
Section 5.
All legislation concerning the students must be passed in the form of a bill. Any individual or organization
can present and discuss bills, but only members of the student congress may vote on legislation. All bills
must be passed by a simple majority of both houses and signed by the student body president or by both
vice presidents in the president’s absence, in order to take effect.
Section 6.
Any bill, which the student body president has vetoed or failed to sign within five days after it has been
presented to him, or to the vice presidents (in the president’s absence) may be overridden by a two-thirds
majority vote of both the Senate and the House of Representatives to take effect.
Section 7.
There can be no bills passed or amendments made to this constitution by the students of Minico High
School which would be in conflict with any of the Minidoka County School District policies.
Article IV
Section 1.
It shall be the privilege of all students properly enrolled in their freshman, sophomore, or junior year to
elect the following officers to preside over their class in the succeeding school year: president, vice president, secretary/treasurer, activities coordinator, and public relations coordinator.
Section 2.
It shall be the president’s duties to be the executive officer of his class, to authorize all committees, to
authorize appropriations of class funds, and to supervise class activities. This position requires being enrolled
in the Student Council Leadership class one trimester for freshman, sophomore, and junior officers. Senior class
officers will also be enrolled third trimester to allow facilitation of graduation.
Section 3.
It shall be the duties of the vice president to perform the duties of the president in case of his absence
and to assist the president in his duties. This position requires being enrolled in the Student Council Leadership
class one trimester for freshman, sophomore, and junior officers. Senior class officers will also be enrolled
third trimester to allow facilitation of graduation.
Section 4.
It shall be the duties of the secretary/treasurer to receive and record all class financial transactions and
carry on all correspondence of the class. The Secretary/ Treasurer will make sure the budget is set and follow
it for the year. The secretary/ treasurer shall record the minutes of each meeting and then read them at the
beginning of the following meeting. He will make a copy of all minutes and turn them in to the Student
Council Advisor every other Friday. He will keep track of all assignments for activities. This position requires
being enrolled in the Student Council Leadership class one trimester for freshman, sophomore, and junior officers.
Senior class officers will also be enrolled third trimester to allow facilitation of graduation.
Section 5.
It shall be the duties of the activities coordinator to assist on all class activities and complete all Activity
Request Forms for student council sponsored functions and events. This position requires being enrolled
in the Student Council Leadership class one trimester for freshman, sophomore, and junior officers. Senior
class officers will also be enrolled third trimester to allow facilitation of graduation.
Section 6.
It shall be the duties of the public relations coordinator to coordinate or to schedule and oversee class
events such as pictures, video, shirts, favorites and to keep the bulletin board current by changing it every
two weeks. He will take care of the PR for all events with posters, fliers, announcements, etc. This position
requires being enrolled in the Student Council Leadership class one trimester for freshman, sophomore, and
junior officers. Senior class officers will also be enrolled third trimester to allow facilitation
of graduation.
Section 7.
The eighth-grade classes of East and West Minico Middle Schools will each elect a president and two pool
members who will choose or be chosen to act as co-officers for the freshman class in the positions of
vice president, secretary/treasurer, activities coordinator, and public relations coordinator.
Article V
It shall be the privilege of all students officially enrolled at Minico High School to participate in
school-sponsored clubs given that all individual club membership requirements are met by said students.
Section 1.
To be a recognized club at Minico High School, the club must have a majority approval from the Senate,
the House of Representatives, and the Executive Student Body Officers. In addition, approval must be
obtained from the school principal.
Section 2.
Every recognized club must have a type-written constitution. The club constitution must be written in
such a manner that there is no conflict with either the policies of the Minico High School Constitution
or the district.
Section 3.
Every recognized club must have club officers and at least one administration-approved advisor.
The President (or another officer) must attend at least 75% of club president’s meetings, which are
held on the first Tuesday each month at 2:45 pm. Each club is required to send a representative
to the 8th Grade Open House in the spring.
Section 4.
If any organization or group of students wants to start a new club, they must first approach the Executive Student Body Officers with purposes, goals, and plans. If the Executive Officers approve the proposed club, the new club will be allowed one year probation. During the probation period, the new club will be allowed powers in the House of Representatives. At the end of one year, the club will then have to present its constitution to the Executive Officers and obtain approval and recognition as provided in Section 1.
Section 5.
If a club breaks the code of conduct at Minico High School, the Executive Student Body Officers can impose one year probation by majority vote. The club will not have voting powers in the House of Representatives during the probation period. At the end of the probation period, the club will have to obtain approval as a recognized club as provided in Section 1. If the club is not approved, it must be disbanded.
Section 6.
Each club must be represented at the 8th Grade Open House, usually held in the spring.
The representation may come from the advisor and/or the club president. With approval, the representative
may be part of the club’s board.
If any club fails to have representation at Club Advisor or Club President’s meetings or at the
8th Grade Open House they will be put on probation for the period of one year.
If the absences continue, they will no longer be a recognized club at Minico High School.
If any club fails to provide a constitution to Student Council, they will be put on probation
for six weeks. At the end of that period, if they have not provided a constitution, they
will no longer be a recognized club at Minico High School.
Article VI
The students of Minico High School shall enjoy the right of initiative. The students themselves may
propose legislation by presenting to the Executive Branch a petition signed by one hundred students
who support adoption of the legislation. The Student Body President must call a general election with a
two-thirds majority vote necessary to pass the legislation. This election must be held within two weeks
of when the initiative was received by the Executive Branch. Legislation, which is adopted by initiative,
will take effect when the results of the voting have been determined.
Article
The students of Minico High School shall have the right of referendum. The students may override
legislation the Student Congress has passed or recall any student elected officer by presenting to
the executive branch a petition signed by one hundred students. The student body president must then
call a general election within two weeks of when the executive branch received the referendum. A two-thirds
majority vote is necessary to override legislation. If the recall is the position of Student Body President,
then the Vice Presidents will call the general election.
Article VIII
Minico High School Student Body Officers, class officers, and club officers are expected to follow set
standards which will encourage good citizenship and assure the establishment and continuation of a favorable school reputation. Any student elected to a position at Minico High School will abide by the following Code of Conduct.
Section 1.
Minidoka County Schools will not condone the possession or use of alcohol, tobacco, or any other
illegal substance by any student officer, class officer, or club officer. Should any member of the
school’s administration, faculty, or patron witness or have any evidence of any officer making use of,
being in possession of, or being under the influence of any of the previously mentioned substances on
or off school grounds, the officer will be dealt with through the Disciplinary Board. If found guilty, the
officer may forfeit his office and shall not be considered for candidacy in the next student body election.
Section 2.
Any member of the Minico Student Council or club officers charged with unsportsmanlike conduct or
insubordination violates the Code of Conduct and shall be referred to the Disciplinary Board which
may result in dismissal from office. Any member breaking a stated or written rule will have consequences
meted out as stated or written. (This includes, but is not limited to, behavior expectations on retreats,
trips to Student Council Conferences, Student Council Exchanges, college visits, etc.)
Section 3.
Any member of the Minico Student Council or club officers charged with having an infraction of the
attendance policy violates the Code of Conduct and shall be referred to the Disciplinary Board which
may result in dismissal from office.
Section 4.
Any student who has previously been dismissed from Student Government for failure to comply with
established rules and guidelines cannot run for a significant office associated with Student Council
until one year has passed from the time of the infraction. These offices include any student body
office and class president.
Section 5.
Participation in any activity which violates federal, state, or local law, other than minor traffic offenses,
constitutes a violation of the Code of Conduct and will result in a referral to the Minico Disciplinary Board.
Section 6.
All elected and appointed officers are expected to monitor their conversations and actions and keep
them positive. All officers are expected to treat others with respect. If an officer is disruptive in class,
insubordinate to a faculty or staff member, bullies another, is rude, condescending, or derogatory to another
student, faculty member, staff, or administration he or she will receive a warning. If it happens a
second time another warning will be issued. If there is a third occasion, the student will be removed
from office and Article IX Section 3 will be followed. The same series of warnings and consequences
will be issued if a student body or student council officer fails to support student council or is derogatory
towards student government. If a combined total of three warnings are issued, the consequences
will be removal from office.
Section 7.
If a Student Body Officer fails to maintain a 3.0 grade point average, but remains at or above a 2.5, he will be immediately put on probation for a three week period. While on probation, he loses all rights pertaining
to the office he holds. If at the end of the three week probation period his grade point average is below
3.0, his office will be forfeited and declared vacant. If at the end of the three-week probation period he
has maintained a 3.0 grade point average, he will be taken off probation and resume his office. If at the
end of the trimester any student has below a 2.5 grade point average, his office will be immediately
forfeited and declared vacant.
Section 8.
If a Class Officer fails to maintain a 2.5 grade point average but remains at or above a 2.0
(athletic standards), he will be immediately put on probation for a three week period. While on
probation, he loses all rights pertaining to the office he holds. If at the end of the three week
probation period his grade point average is below a 2.5, his office will be forfeited and declared vacant.
If at the end of the three week probation period he has maintained a 2.5 grade point average, he will be
taken off probation and resume his office. If at the end of the trimester any student has below a 2.0 grade
point average, his office will be immediately forfeited and declared vacant.
Section 9.
The Code of Conduct is in effect as soon as the Election Committee accepts any potential candidate’s
petition and continues to be in effect throughout the campaign. If the candidate is successful in winning
the election, the Code of Conduct will continue to be in effect until his term of office is over.
Section 10.
Any elected officer who is perceived to not be fulfilling his duties may be removed from office with a
unanimous vote by his other officers and his advisor by appealing to the Executive Council.
Section 11.
Any appointed officer who is perceived to not be fulfilling his duties may be removed from office
by his advisor. The advisor will make this decision after consulting with the administration. This will
be facilitated through the three strikes rule. The officer will receive written warnings of non fulfillment.
On the third warning the officer is removed. Major infractions are cause for immediate removal.
Article IX
Section 1.
Disciplinary Board—The Minico Disciplinary Board will be composed of one appointed representative
from each class, the Speaker of the House, one teacher appointed by the House of Representatives,
one teacher appointed by the Senate, and a teacher and parent appointed by the Executive Student Body Officers.
Clause 1.
The Student Council Advisor and/or administrative board will reserve the right to set the parameters
of disciplinary action and modify any judgment which is inappropriate for the violation.
Section 2.
Procedural Due Process—The student will be provided written notice he has been referred to the Minico
Disciplinary Board. The notice will state the reason for the referral, the person making the referral, and the
time and place of the hearing. A copy of the procedural process will be provided to the student. The
procedural process is located in the Appendix following this constitution.
Clause 1.
The student will have the right to be heard and the right to present any evidence pertinent to his case.
Clause 2.
The student is guaranteed the right to a fair hearing.
Clause 3.
The student has the right to appeal the judgment and disciplinary action given by the Minico
Disciplinary Board to the Administrative Board of Minico High School (Administrative Board includes
the principal and all assistant principals).
Section 3.
Vacated Offices—Any office declared vacant by the Student Council Advisor, student body president,
majority vote of the Executive Student Body Officers, or the disciplinary board shall be filled by special
appointment within two weeks by the following procedures.
Clause 1.
If any class office is vacant, the remaining qualified class officers and their advisor will meet and
nominate three people. Those names will then be given to the Executive Branch. The Executive
Branch and their advisor will select one of the three names to fill the office. To select the student
to fill the office, the student body president will pick three members from the Executive Branch
who will present each of the three new nominated names.
Clause 2.
At a nomination meeting, the assigned Executive Members will make a small presentation as to why
his candidate should be appointed to the office. After the presentations, there will be an open discussion.
Following the discussion, one student shall then be selected out of the three to fill the office.
Clause 3.
If the office is an Executive Office, the remaining qualified Executive Officers, with their advisor, will
follow the same procedure and give three names to the Senate. The Senate, in this special meeting,
will be presided over by the senior class president. The Student Council Advisor will be the
administrator over the meeting. The senate will then elect one of the three names using the
same procedure above to fill the vacant office.
Clause 4.
If the office is an appointed one, the advisor will appoint someone with input from the administration.
Article X
Section 1.
Student body and class elections shall occur as provided for in the Election Packet of Minico High School
as amended to date. The Election Packet is available through the Student Council Advisor.
Clause 1.
The “Three Strike Rule” will be in effect for the election process. Infractions of election or school rules
will result in a strike. Three strikes and a candidate is out, or ineligible to run.
Clause 2.
A major infraction of election or school rules will result in disqualification or ineligibility to run for an office.
Clause 3.
A candidate is not declared eligible to run until they are notified by the election
committee or the Student Council Advisor.
Clause 4.
Class officers must be enrolled in the Leadership class one trimester where the grade will
reflect efforts through the entire year.
Clause 5.
Student Body officers must be enrolled in the Leadership class all three trimesters.
Section 2.
No student shall be elected to more than one office. This includes the Executive Branch and
class officers. Each student running for a student body office must have a grade point average
of 3.0 for the trimester and twelve week grading period preceding the election. Each student
running for a student council office must have a grade point average of 2.5 for the trimester and
twelve week grading period preceding the election. To run, a candidate’s cumulative GPA must be no
lower than a 2.0. If the candidate is elected, he must also maintain a 2.5 GPA for student
council and a 3.0 for student body, as well as no D’s or F’s, or he will be put on probation and
possibly forfeit his office.
Section 3.
The term of all elected officers at Minico High School will run one year
from June 1st to May 31st the following year.
Section 4.
If there is a vacant office after elections the position will be appointed. The decision
will be made by the Student Council Advisor and/or the Class Advisor
with approval from the school principal.
Article XI
Section 1.
The election committee will be composed of the student body president who will act as the
committee’s president, the student body secretary/treasurer, the Student Council Advisor, and
three or more additional senior student body officers or student council seniors appointed by the student
body president. The election committee will also be in charge of writing the rules for the year’s elections
that will a bide with the rules of East Minico, West Minico, and Minico until the eighth-graders
come to Minico. Any broken rules will result in a disqualification of a contestant.
Section 2.
The election committee will arrange for petition filing, verify grade point averages, and make sure the
candidate is qualified to hold an office. During elections, there will be no less than three students
handling petitions and identifying student voters. They will carry on all business necessary for spring
elections and other general elections throughout the year.
Section 3.
At East and West Minico, the election committee is responsible for counting all of the ballots.
The election committee will split into two groups of two or each member will compile a tally
sheet and then compare results. If necessary (two simultaneous assemblies) juniors from the
following year’s Student Body will be used to facilitate the assembly and election. If results are
within a few numbers and a victor is obvious, the tallies will stand. If there is a discrepancy,
the ballots will be recounted. Every group will count the ballots or tally sheets until the
numbers match and a winner is declared.
Section 4.
At Minico, the election committee is responsible for counting all of the ballots. The election
committee will split into two groups of three. The voting will be on ballot sheets that are fed
through a Scantron machine. Each group will use a separate machine. One group will run the ballots
in groups of fifty and the other will run them in one lot. The totals will be compared and should be
within a few numbers of each other. If they are not, the ballots will need to be run again. Each
group will count the ballots or tally sheets until the numbers match, or are within a
few numbers, and a winner is declared.
Section 5.
The advisor will be present at all times when the ballots are counted or run and tallied.
Section 6.
If there is a conflict of interest with a member of the election committee, that person
will excuse himself, and the committee will appoint another person.
Section 7.
If there is a conflict of interest with the advisor, a counselor or librarian will take the advisor’s place.
Article XII
Section 1.
To be nominated for any office in the Executive Branch, a candidate must file a petition
signed by 75 students, not including the current senior class, at Minico who intend to
support the candidate. All candidates for class offices must file a petition signed by 50
students of the candidate’s class to be eligible to run for office. If running for Student Body
President, a candidate must have an approval signature from either the Junior Class Advisor or
the Student Council Advisor. The advisor will not sign it if the candidate neglected his or her duties in
a prior office held. A student may appeal this to a panel consisting of the presidents of the Freshman,
Sophomore, Junior, and Senior classes, as well as two teachers selected by the student and two
teachers selected by the Junior Class Advisor or the Student Council Advisor.
The administration should be present at this meeting.
Section 2.
Student body petitions should be available at least two weeks prior to the nomination assembly.
The exact date of the release and return of the petitions will be decided by the Election Committee.
The release and return of class petitions will be handled in the same manner according to dates set by the Election Committee.
Section 3.
The Election Committee will check all petitions which are turned in by the set date and time
to see that each petition contains the required number of qualified signatures.
Section 4.
Only a valid candidate can pick up his own petition and accept the
nomination after the Election Committee has approved it.
Section 5.
If the election packet is not returned to the presiding student body officers by the deadline set,
said candidate will forfeit any and all student body organized attempts for his candidacy in the current election.
Article XIII
Section 1.
Student body elections will be held with the following persons allowed to cast ballots:
freshman, sophomore, and junior students and certified and classified employees of Minico High School.
A run-off election will be called in any race in which the top two or more
candidates tie or are within a five vote difference.
Section 2.
Student council elections will be held with the following persons allowed to cast ballots:
freshman, sophomore, and junior students, certified and classified employees
of Minico High School, and eighth-grade students from East and West Minico
Middle Schools. A run-off election will be called in any race in which the top two or more
candidates tie or are within a five vote difference.
Section 3.
If there are more than four officers running for an office there will be preliminaries held.
This is to ensure that the right person is chosen for the office.
Section 4.
All recognized voting members, including election committee members, may cast one vote for
student body president. They may cast two votes for the student body vice presidents and
three votes for pool members. They may vote for the same
person in both the pool and in the student body offices.
Section 5.
In the event of a second tie, after voting is handled as per section 4 and a
tie still remains, the election committee members will make the final vote.
