I. The meeting was called to order at 2:23pm.

II. Roll Call - 9 members present; 6 members absent, excused

III. Distributed minutes from 11/06 meeting.

IV. Officer reports:
A. President - N/A
B. Vice President - N/A
C. Secretary - N/A
D. Treasurer - N/A

V. Committee Reports:
A. Community Service Committee - The SGA is collecting Toys for Tots for the Moody Fire Department. The collection box is HUGE and is in Ms. Callaway's office. Each SGA member must bring one new and unwrapped toy to donate. They also must encourage their friends, family and community members to donate. We will be collecting toys until December 18. Also, the SGA will be sponsoring a letter-writing campaign to the City of Moody. Our goal is to convince the city to implement a curb-side pick-up for recycling. Each member should write a letter to the Moody City Council, expresing his or her desire to recycle in Moody. Each letter should be one page long and emailed to Ms. Callaway by November 24. Find information for the letter by Googling "the benefits of recycling."
B. Publicity Committee - The Publicity Team must make at least 10 signs encouraging recycling. These should be hung around the school by November 24.
C. Social Committee - Money and orders for candy grams were collected today.

VI. No unfinished business from previous meeting.

VII. New business - Ask English/Reading teachers to help us with our recycling project by asking students to write letters as an assignment or for bonus points. If students are not old enough to volunteer at an animal shelter, we are considering volunteering with Hands on Birmingham on Martin Luther King, Jr., Day.
VIII. No announcements.

IX. Meeting was adjourned at 2:43pm.

I. The meeting was called to order at 2:20pm.

II. Roll Call - 12 members present; 3 members absent, unexcused

III. Distributed minutes from 10/23 meeting.

IV. Officer reports:
A. President - N/A
B. Vice President - N/A
C. Secretary - N/A
D. Treasurer - N/A

V. Committee Reports:
A. Community Service Committee - The SGA will be collecting toys for Toys for Tots for the Moody Fire Department. The box is in Ms. Callaway's office. Each SGA member must bring one new and unwrapped toy to donate. They also must encourage their friends, family and community members to donate. We will be collecting toys until December 18.
B. Publicity Committee - The Publicity Team must have their signs for Toys for Tots hung around the school by today. They must make signs for the Candy Gram tables and bring them to school by Wednesday morning.
C. Social Committee - We will be selling Candy Grams for Thanksgiving until November 19. They are 50 cents each. Each SGA member must sale 30 Candy Grams each. Members signed up to sale Candy Grams in the morning in the multipurpose room and in the lunchroom. They are as follows (*mr = multipurpose room; lr = lunchroom): 11/12 - Dallas L. (mr) & Claire C. (lr); 11/13 - Courtney C. (mr) & Erik R. (lr); 11/14 - Kayla P. (mr) & Haley Grace F. (lr); 11/17 - Summer I. (mr) & Hunter F. (lr); 11/18 - Olivia C. (mr) & Kelsey S. (lr); 11/19 - Shelby W. (mr) & Savannah W. (lr). Members must arrive at school at 7:30am on their assigned day.

VI. No unfinished business from previous meeting.

VII. New business - As a fundraiser, we will have a "Break the Rules" day in the Spring. For $1, students will be allowed to wear hats to school. Also in the spring we will be going to the elementary school to read to the kindergarten classes and we will also hopefully be visiting an animal shelter. T-shirts were distributed.

VIII. No announcements.

IX. Meeting was adjourned at 2:43pm.

I. The meeting was called to order at 2:22pm.

II. Roll Call - 7 members present; 8 members absent, excused

III. Distributed minutes from 10/08 meeting.

IV. Officer reports:
A. President - N/A
B. Vice President - N/A
C. Secretary - N/A
D. Treasurer - N/A

V. Committee Reports:
A. Community Service Committee - The MJHS SGA will collecting Toys for Tots for the Moody Fire Department. Each SGA member must donate at least one new and unwrapped toy. Also, SGA members are responsible for encouraging their classmates to donate items. We will be collecting toys until December 18.
B. Publicity Committee - Hang signs for Candy Crams. Make signs for Candy Gram tables. Make signs for Toys for Tots and hang them by November 6.
C. Social Committee - SGA members will be selling Candy Grams between October 28 and November 19. Orders are due at the SGA meeting on 11/19. Candy Grams will be delivered during school on November 24. Candy grams may be sold outside of school, but whoever sales it is responsible for delivering it. Candy Grams are $.50 each and each SGA member must sale 30.

VI. No unfinished business from previous meeting.

VII. New business: It was suggested that we look at going to an animal shelter and volunteer our time. We will look into this. For a fundraiser, we are going to discuss a “Break the Rules” Day.

VIII. Announcements - Don’t forget to sale your 30 candy grams and make posters. Also, don’t forget to hang Election posters on November 3 and bring “Patriotic Goodies” on November 4. Remind students to bring their parents’ “I Voted" sticker to their history or geography teacher for extra credit.

IX. Meeting was adjourned at 2:43pm.

I. The meeting was called to order at 2:23pm.

II. Roll Call - 13 members present; 2 members absent, excused

III. No minutes from previous meeting.

IV. Officer reports:
A. President - Discussed duties.
B. Vice President - Discussed duties.
C. Secretary - Discussed duties.
D. Treasurer - Discussed duties.

V. Committee Reports:
A. Community Service Committee - Appointed head (Kayla P.) and members (Courtney C., Olivia C., Summer I. and Dallas L.)
B. Publicity Committee - Appointed head (Kelsey S.) and members (Sarah B., Claire C., Haley Grace F. and Gracie I.)
C. Social Committee - Appointed head (Taylor D.) and members (Hunter F., Erik R., Shely W. and Savannah W.)

VI. No unfinished business from previous meeting.

VII. New business:The SGA will be giving out "Vote Pledges" to students during lunch on October 16. Students who return these pledges, signed by their parents, at break time during the week of October 20-24 will receive a free bottle of water. Kelsey and Shelby will make posters to advertise this event. Kelsey and Shelby signed up to make posters to advertise the event. Savannah and Erik will explain to the lunch classes about the "Vote Pledges" on 10/16. Members signed up to give out water during break (Monday - Olivia, Haley Grace, Dallas and Sara; Tuesday - Olivia, Gracie, Kayla and Claire; Wednesday - Olivia, Shelby, Courtney and Summer; Thursday - Olivia, Savannah, Kelsey and Dallas; Friday - Olivia, Kayla and Summer). SGA members need to bring a poster to school and hang it on November 3. It should remind faculty and staff at MJHS to vote. It cannot be supportive of any particular candidate. On November 4, SGA members should bring goodies to MJHS faculty and staff to remind them to vote. They should also remind students to remind their parents to get an "I Voted" sticker when they vote. Students who return these stickers to school on November 5 will receive bonus points in their history or geography class.

VIII. Announcements - Don't forget your assigned time to hand out water! The next meeting will be on October 23 during 7th period in the multipurpose room.

IX. Meeting was adjourned at 2:54pm.

We will have our first SGA meeting this Friday, October 10, during 7th period in the multi-purpose room, at which time your yearly dues will be collected. The agenda for our first meeting is as follows:

I. Collect dues and t-shirt sizes

II.Discuss all SGA officer duties
A. President
B. Vice President
C. Secretary
D. Treasurer
E. Senate Leader
F. Senate Members

III. Discuss Constitution

IV. Appoint social chair and 4 members

V. Appoint publicity chair and 4 members

VI. Appoint community service chair and 4 members

VII. Make plans for a community service project

VII. Schedule meeting times for the remainder of the year

Constitution of the Moody Jr. High School
Student Government Association

Article I. Name
The name of the organization is the Student Government Association (SGA) of Moody Jr. High School.

Article II. Purpose
The Student Government Association (SGA) of Moody Jr. High School is an organization to better the educational and social environment for the student body and promote a forum for student expression. The SGA will serve as a facilitator between the student body and the administration as well as the student body and the faculty. The members of the SGA will develop attitudes of and practice good citizenship to promote the general welfare of the school.

Article III. Members
Section I
The SGA consists of the officers, the senate leader and the senate. The officers shall consist of a President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. The offices of President and Vice-President can only be filled by a member of the 8th grade class. The secretary and treasurer may be 7th or 8th graders. The number of students placed on the senate will be decided based on votes by the advisor and/or administration at the time of election. The student running for senate who receives the most votes will be named senate leader. The officers and council shall perform the duties described in this constitution and use parliamentary procedures adopted by this organization.

Section II
The advisor and/or administration may appoint the following officers: Social Chairperson, Historian, Publicity Chair and Community Service Chair.

Article IV. Qualifications of Officers and Senators
Section I
A student must have a 2.5 grade point average in academic classes and an “S” in citizenship from the previous year.

Section II
If a discipline file exists, the SGA advisor and administration will review the file. Upon review, eligibility for membership will be determined. Any student who currently has ten (10) demerits or more will not be eligible for SGA. Also, any student who has a referral to Day School, Alternative School or a Class IV Violation on their record will not be eligible for SGA.

Article V. Election Process
Section I
Anyone qualified to run for an office or senate position must complete the following requirements:
1. Complete the SGA application.
2. Campaign during the week of elections.
3. In order to run for President, Vice President, Secretary or Treasurer, a student must be nominated. However, any student may choose to run for Senate.

Potential members must complete the requirements and any other requirements deemed necessary by the SGA advisor. Failure to meet these requirements may result in dismissal from the election process.

Section II
Voting of candidates will be done by secret ballot.

Section III
If any office needing to be filled has no qualified person to run, the SGA advisor and administration shall fill this office by appointment. This policy will continue during the school term if a position becomes vacant.

Section IV
If any office is unopposed, the SGA advisor and administration will decide whether or not this person should be declared the winner based on his/her qualifications.

Section V
The election will be decided based on student vote.

Article VI. Duties of Officers and Senators
Section I
The president will preside over all SGA meetings. The president shall represent the SGA and school on all public occasions, and assume all other duties as are generally associated with this position. The president will only vote on matters in which the officers and council are equally divided. Committees will be named by the president as needed with the president serving as chairman of the executive committee. The president cannot be the president in any other major organization. The president must be knowledgeable of parliamentary procedures and the SGA constitution. The president will also be responsible for the creation of a bi-monthly agenda to be discussed during bi-monthly SGA meetings.

Section II
The vice-president will perform the duties of the president in his/her absence. The vice-president will be a standing member of all committees, be in charge of the yearly scrapbook, cast a vote in all motions (except when acting as the president) and will perform other duties as assigned by the SGA advisor. The vice-president must assist the president in the creation of bi-monthly agendas. The vice-president must also coordinate get well and sympathy cards for faculty, staff and students in extreme circumstances.

Section III
The secretary will keep a written record of all meetings and proceedings of the SGA and provide each member with a copy of the minutes, keep roll at all SGA meetings and functions, handle and record all official SGA correspondence, send out proper notice of all SGA meetings, cast a vote in all motions, and assume such other duties as are generally associated with this office. The secretary will keep the organization’s official membership roll and call roll when required. The secretary will be responsible for written correspondence.

Section IV
The treasurer shall maintain an accurate record of all SGA funds, assist the advisor, make a monthly report on the SGA’s financial condition to the SGA, be in charge of collecting items documenting all SGA activities for the scrapbook, cast a vote in all motions, and perform such other duties as are generally associated with this office.

Section V
The duties of the senators are:
1. To represent their class by attending all SGA meetings.
2. To serve on committees as needed.
3. To be the liaison between the SGA and the student body.
4. To attend all SGA activities and fundraisers.

Section VI
All officers and senators will take part in fundraising activities of the SGA and work to the best of their ability toward carrying out all activities and functions described by the SGA.

Section VII
All officers and senators will be required to pay dues of $20 per school year. Other required fees (not to exceed $20) may also be needed throughout the year for special events. These dues and fees are to be paid by the date designated by the SGA advisor. Failure to pay dues and/or fees will result in demerits according to Article VII, section four.

Article VII. Dismissal of Officers and Senators
Section I
An officer or senator of the SGA will be dismissed if they fail to uphold the duties and responsibilities of their office or fail to meet the requirements for the Moody Jr. High School and St. Clair County Code of Conduct. Suspension or expulsion from school will result in immediate removal from the SGA. Referral to the Day Program or Saturday School, or the act of a Class III or Class IV violation will result in immediate removal from the SGA. Accumulation of more than seven (7) school demerits in one semester will result in immediate removal from the SGA. Dues and/or fees will not be refunded.

Section II
A conference between an SGA officer or senator and the SGA advisor will occur in response to any disciplinary issue. Appropriate punishment will be administered in respect to SGA. If disciplinary issues continue, the SGA officer or senator may be removed from the SGA.

Section III
To insure proper conduct of all SGA members, a demerit system has been established. A total of seven (7) SGA demerits received in one school year will result in a four-week probation period from all SGA activities. A total of ten (10) SGA demerits received in any one school year will result in immediate dismissal from the SGA. The demerit system is as follows:
1. Tardiness to any SGA activity – one (1) demerit
2. Failure to attend work meetings – two (2) demerits
3. Failure to pay dues on time – two (2) demerits
4. Disrespect to a fellow SGA member – three (3) demerits
5. Disrespect to any school employee – four (4) demerits
6. Failure to assist in fundraisers or projects – five (5) demerits

The SGA advisor has the right to assign demerits whenever necessary. If an infraction is deemed serious enough, immediate removal of an SGA officer or senator can be made by the SGA advisor or administrator without using the demerit system. An SGA officer or senator may appeal a demerit by holding a conference with the SGA advisor. Demerits may be removed by the SGA advisor or an administrator only.

Article VIII. Committees
The president and SGA advisor will name committees as deemed necessary by the administration or SGA.

Article IX. Meetings
The SGA officers and the senate will meet bi-monthly following parliamentary procedures:
1. Call to order
2. Roll call
3. Reading of the minutes
4. Officer’s report
5. Committee reports
6. Unfinished business
7. New business
8. Announcements
9. Adjournment

Article X. Voting
Section I
The SGA officers and the senate will vote on recommendations to be brought before the administration for approval. A two-thirds majority of the SGA must be present to constitute a quorum.

Section II
The SGA constitution shall be ratified by a two-thirds majority vote. Proposed amendments may be presented to the SGA and ratified by a two-thirds majority vote. The SGA advisor and administration will have final approval on any approved amendments.