Want to be involved in ASB Student Government?
Want to lead your class?
​RUN FOR OFFICE!

9th Grade Class Elections will be AUGUST 23-25, 2023 - Deadline for Application is 8/18

I WANT TO RUN FOR OFFICE!  WHAT DO I DO?
  1. ​Read through this page
  2. Read the instructions on the online application.
  3. Prepare the following:
    • Headshot and statement
    • a short video about you, why you are running and why the class of 2026 should vote for you
    • Find two references (teacher/ counselor) from your middle school.
  4. Fill out and submit the application (you will submit your statement, picture and video as part of the application).​
What do the 9th Grade Class Officers Do?
The Class President, Class Vice President and Site Council Rep are members of the Student Executive Council (SEC), which runs all student events at Gunn.

​Accordingly, successful candidates must enroll in the 6th period Student Government class, which has all the same requirements as other classes and will include assignments relating to leadership issues as well as individual roles on SEC, for which participants will receive a grade. If you’re interested, note the following:
 
Responsibilities of Student Executive Council (SEC) members include:
  • Help with school-wide events (e.g. Homecoming, Dances, lunchtime activities, Rallies, etc.) by running games, decorating, cleaning up, and any other assigned tasks.
  • Dress up for all dress-up days.
  • Represent their class and/ or the Student Body as a whole
  • Supports class council/ all-class events as needed.
  • Regular attendance in class to discuss issues relating to school climate and policy.
  • Support final decisions made by group consensus in SEC.
  • Discuss and approve all club and school group events.
  • Participate in and complete all class assignments (Impact Project, Legacy Portfolio, and others)
  • Make posters and help with publicity
  • Participate in all SEC/ School/ District committee meetings as assigned
  • Runs or is a member of SEC Event Teams as they relate to officer position.
  • Work well with your peers and try to improve Gunn
  • Be prepared for weekend and evening commitments as well as times when regular class periods will be missed to assist with SEC responsibilities.​
JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND DUTIES:
All positions include but are not limited to the following listed responsibilities
 
9TH GRADE CLASS PRESIDENT/ VICE-PRESIDENT: The 9th Grade Class President and Vice President is responsible for building the homecoming float, organizing fundraisers, and planning class events, running regular, lunchtime meetings with his/her class council, communicates regularly with class advisors and Mrs. Hall.
 
SITE COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE: Attends monthly afternoon meetings of the Gunn Site Council and voices the student viewpoint regarding fund allocation. This is a 2-year position, although you will only be required to sit on SEC your 9th Grade year, and requires one meeting per month outside of the school day as well as an ability to interact with adults comfortably 
Not sure you want to run, but want to get involved?  Here’s some info about 9TH GRADE CLASS COUNCIL:
 
Council members do not sit on SEC or enroll in Student Government, but are responsible for representing the freshman class voice. These students are the key players in work for all-class activities and spirit competitions like building the homecoming float, organizing fundraisers, and planning class events.  If selected, you will attend regular lunchtime council meetings with your officers and class advisors, and participate in all class events and fundraisers.  The class council will be recruited after the election.