Responsibilities of all members of Student Executive Council:
  • Attend the Officer Training in April during Flex, SEC Training in May 18, 2022 and mandatory SEC Retreat on August 9th 2022.  (If you cannot attend the August Retreat, you should not run for office.)​
  • Help with school-wide events (e.g. Homecoming, Dances, lunchtime activities, NIOS, Spring Fling, 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.
Members of the Student Executive Council are required to enroll in the 6th Period Student Government class.  This G Elective course 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.  Please ask Mrs. Hall if you have additional questions about course requirements
Position-Specific Responsibilities (Ratified by SEC on 01/26/22)
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Student Body President
  • Facilitates and runs daily student government class with SBVP and Mrs. Hall
  • Acts as chief representative for Gunn High School in and out of school
  • Meets with Mrs. Hall after school or during prep time to plan class agenda
  • Organizes and works with Visual Media Commissioners to film Fall State of the School video
  • Plans, runs and moderates retreats, focus groups, and other SEC events throughout year
  • Runs and moderates all elections with Mrs. Hall
  • Speaks at assemblies and school-wide events
  • Serves as a liaison between students and administration
  • Oversees all SEC officer responsibilities and assists with officer evaluations
  • Communicates and collaborates with SBP’s from neighboring schools for combined events and publicity.
 Student Body Vice President
  • Helps Student Body President in all activities/responsibilities (see above)
  • Stands in for Student Body President if he/she is absent
  • Assists in moderating Leadership Council discussion
  • Organizes and works with Visual Media Commissioners to film Spring State of the School video
  • Works closely with Mrs. Hall on all aspects of clubs
  • Organizes Fall & Spring Club Fairs
  • Communicates between clubs and SEC and checks in regularly with all clubs on campus
  • Hosts Club Leadership Trainings for Fall and Spring semesters for club officers
  • Educates clubs about required ASB forms and fundraising/ event procedures
  • Oversees all SEC officer responsibilities and assists with officer evaluations
Dance Commissioner
  • Plans dances by organizing themes, decorations, tickets, purchasing, DJ selection and playlist, photos, food, and schedule for set up/ clean up for SEC.
  • Works with SEC Event Committee to implement plans for dances and Prom
  • Recruits parent volunteers for dances
  • Directly works with Publicity and Videographers on advertising Prom location
  • Needs to have strong organizational skills
Spirit Commissioner
  • Plans all aspects of Fall, Winter and Spring Sports Rallies and Homecoming Rallies, including themes for Rallies
  • Plans/ creates other spirit events and days on campus and makes sure that the school stays spirited
  • Meets with and is a representative for Cheer, Dance, and other performance groups on campus
  • Works directly with Sports Commissioner on rallies and other sports related events
  • In charge of tryouts and scheduling of new Mascot/ works with Publicity on use of Mascot for event promo.
  • Raise awareness for other school programs and activities/ non-sports related events
  • Includes public speaking at rallies
​Sports Commissioner
  • Sets up School-Wide sports related events (Clash of the Titans, Ping-Pong Tourney, Dodgeball Tourney)
  • Attends sports games or coordinates with SEC to maintain attendance at sport games
  • Publicizes ALL sports teams to improve awareness and attendance
  • Works with teams/cheer on promotion of Senior Nights
  • Communicates with Athletic Director about events
  • Communicates with Team Captains and Athletic Director about recognition of players at rallies
  • Serves as 6th Man Club Coordinator (posts weekly about ALL sports for entire year, leads cheers and fans at games, coordinates creation, sales, and possible 6th Man apparel)
  • Plans 6th man club meetings to coordinate cheers
District School Board Student Representative 
(Must be a Senior in '22-'23 school year)
  • Attends and participates in bi-weekly School Board Meetings; delivers student reports
  • Reviews Board Agendas before meetings and elicits student feedback on agenda items
  • Advises Board and Superintendent on student viewpoint
  • Represents the Board to SEC and the student body on issues where the Board has voiced a formal opinion or made a collective decision
  • Informs student body on Board and district-related news and organizes student participation for Board events as needed
  • Advises SEC on potential actions to garner student input and involvement at all levels of administration
  • Schedule and attend bi-weekly meetings with Superintendent and regular meetings with the school principal.
  • Organizes meetings between Board members, district officials, and students as needed
  • Reports to SEC on meetings and helps connect SEC with the Board and district leadership

9th Grade Class Site Council/PTSA Representative (this is a 2-year position – must be a Frosh in '22-'23)
  • Attends site council meetings and gives reports on student events/ provides feedback with student opinion.
  • Votes and advocates for students at PTSA and site council meetings and seeks funding for SEC activities if needed
  • Represents the site council at SEC leadership council meetings.
  • Comfortable working with parents, teachers, and administrators
  • Can only miss a maximum of two Site Council meetings per semester.
  • Works with Frosh Class Officers as an active member of officer teams in running class events/ class council.
  • Required Enrollment in Student Government class for 9th Grade Year only.  Optional enrollment Sophomore Year.

Junior Class Site Council/PTSA Representative (this is a 2-year position – must be a junior in '22-'23)
  • Attends site council meetings and gives reports on student events/ provides feedback with student opinion.
  • Serves as liaison with PTSA and works with PTSA on Turkey Feast (November)
  • Votes and advocates for students at PTSA and site council meetings and seeks funding for SEC activities if needed
  • Represents the site council at SEC leadership council meetings.
  • Comfortable working with parents, teachers, and administrators
  • Can only miss a maximum of two Site Council meetings per semester.
  • Works with Junior Class Officers as an active member of officer teams in running class events/ class council.
  • Required Enrollment in Student Government class for Junior Year only.  Optional enrollment Senior Year.
 
​Class Presidents (9th, 10th, 11th, 12th)
  • Represents interests of their class in SEC and communicates regularly with class members
  • Holds regular class council meetings, as well as all-class meetings as needed
  • Arranges HC class shirt design, sale through student activities office, and distribution
  • Organizes homecoming game competitors for class, float building, and airbands
  • Manages class funds and organize fundraisers (grams, Stanford parking, etc.)
  • Recruits contestants for games throughout year
  • Carries out special class duties with class councils 
    • Frosh: paper toss clean-up & graduation program hand out
    • Soph: paper toss clean-up & graduation parking
    • Juniors: paper toss clean-up & senior showcase support
    • Seniors: first day activities, grad speaker, grad night, senior gift (if funds)
Class Vice Presidents (9th, 10th, 11th, 12th)
  • Helps president in all activities/responsibilities (see above)
  • Assists in leading class council
  • ​Is responsible for ensuring class council minutes are taken and posted
  • Stand-in for presidents when necessary
  • Works closely with Class President to make sure they represent class well​​