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

9th Grade Class Elections will be AUGUST 24-26, 2026 - Deadline for Application is 8/20 at 4:30pm

Application will be live August 3rd!  The Application will close on 8/20 at 4:30pm.

9th Grade Class Officer Application

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:
   • Read through the Job Descriptions for the ASB Class
   • Headshot (this will be used in all campaign materials and promotion)
   • Statement about you, why you are running and why the class of 2030 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 and picture as part of the application).​

I WANT TO APPLY FOR AN APPOINTED COMMISSIONER SPOT!  WHAT DO I DO?

1. ​Read through this page
2. Read the instructions on the online application.
3. Prepare the following:
   • Read through the Job Descriptions for the ASB Class
   • Find two references (teacher/ counselor) from your middle school.
4. Fill out and submit the application.​
5. Participate in the interviews during part of 6th Period on 8/28

Important Links:
What is Student Government and SEC?
​2026-2027 ASB Officers
2026 9th Grade Elections - Campaign Rules ​

What do the 9th Grade Class Officers and Commissioners Do?
The Class President, Class Vice President, Site Council Rep and Grade-Level Commissioners 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
• Is a member of SEC Work Teams as they relate to officer position.
• Leads an Event in Spring Semester
  
• 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 

9th Grade Commissioner:  
Participates in one of four committees to support all SEC activities and events

• Design/ Publicity, Video, Spirit and Hype, Outreach

Be a co-event lead for up to 3 events throughout the year

• Events include Homecoming, Spirit Weeks, Dances, Rallies and sports events, cultural events and celebrations, community events, talent shows, etc.

Support class officers in grade level activities and events

Not sure you want to run or apply, 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 Study Hall and 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.