Hello and welcome to the Cohen Middle School Student Council page!
Take a look to your left and be sure to check out our upcoming events (calendar) and resources that you may find useful. Here is to a GREAT ELECTION and a FABULOUS YEAR!
Getting Ready for the Election...
What is student council?
Student council is a representative body composed of students, chosen by their classmates, to organize social and extracurricular activities and to participate in the government of a school. The memebers of student council are responsible for representing their peers. What is the role of the student council PRESIDENT?
- Lead all meetings
- Give assistance, guidance, and praise
- Act as a facilitator during discussion
- Maintain frequent contact with faculty and administration
- Work with advisor on all planning
- Participate in student council sponsored activities/events
What is the role of the student council VICE PRESIDENT?
- Work closely with President
- Assume President’s duties when needed
- Work with President and Treasurer in preparing calendar and budget
- Assist the President in preparing meeting agendas
What is the role of the student council TREASURER?
- Oversee council expenses
- Maintain an accurate and detailed financial record
- Authorize payment/deposits
- Work with President and Vice President in preparing calendar and budget
What is the role of the student council SECRETARY?
- Keep an account of minutes at every meeting
- Keep an accurate account of attendance at every meeting
- Help maintain student council files
- Maintain contact information for people who work with the council
- Responsible for “Thank You" cards
What is the role of student council HOMEROOM REPRESENTATIVES?
- Keep student body informed of events, fundraisers, and service projects
- Assist in schoolwide initiatives
- Represent peers through communication with the vice president, president, and advisor.