The important role of class officers.

You entered the political arena at your school.  You campaigned hard, presented your plans, gained the support of your peers and were elected as a class officer.

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​You now join in rank class officers of over 26,000 public and private high schools in the United States, all with matching or similar goals and responsibilities.  Each team of class officers has one common enemy --- procrastination.

 

Set a realistic timetable to reach your goals and stick to that timetable.  When is homecoming?  When is the senior prom and where will it be held?  What traditions unique to your school are expected at your graduation ceremony? 

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Let's start with some job descriptions.  Most schools have their graduating classes set up with a PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY and TREASURER. Other positions may include HISTORIAN, PARLIAMENTARIAN, MARSHAL, PUBLIC RELATIONS, PASTOR and WEBMASTER.  Each has specific responsibilities, but, as a group, work together to reach common goals.  Overseeing the class officers is a CLASS ADVISOR, a knowledgeable member of the faculty who guides the class officers through all aspects of planning.

 

Specific responsibilities of the class officers may include, but are not limited to, the following:

PRESIDENT:

• ·is responsible, first and foremost, for presiding over any and all meetings for officers.

• works with the class advisor(s) in preparing the agenda for all meetings.

• ensures that all other elected and appointed officers fulfill their duties as assigned.

• delegates leadership responsibilities when necessary to explore new ideas introduced in meetings.

VICE PRESIDENT:

• is responsible, primarily, to perform all duties of the President in his or her absence including attending meetings in the President’s place when the President is unable to attend.

• assists other officers with their duties.

• assists in the running of all meetings for officers

• assists, if needed, in preparing the agenda for all meetings.

• assists the President to ensure that all elected and appointed officers fulfill their duties as assigned.

SECRETARY:

• is responsible for writing the agenda for class meetings

• takes minutes of all meetings as designated and arranged by the President.

• types and distributes the minutes following each meeting to respective class officers, advisors, and administration.

• is responsible for keeping excellent records of the accomplishments of classmates and actively solicits and communicates news worthy activities of class members.

TREASURER:

• ensures that class finances are sound and wisely used for class activities

• attends class fundraisers

• schedules fundraiser events or programs.

HISTORIAN:

• writes a narrative of activities and events

• maintains an album of documents and memorabilia.

• coordinates activities with newspaper and yearbook teams

·      publicizes activities

PARLIAMENTARIAN:

• is an expert in rules of order and the proper procedures for conducting meetings of the officers.

• assists in the drafting and interpretation of bylaws and rules of order

• assists in the planning and conduct of meetings.

• maintains order and decorum at meetings.