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SCHOOL COUNCIL
ELECTIONS CHECKLIST
School council elections are being held within the first 30 calendar days of the first
day of the school year.
At least two weeks in advance of the election, the school principal will send out a
notice of date, time, and location of the election, ensuring it is posted in a location
that is accessible by parents/guardians, and by giving the notice to the student for
delivery to his/her parent/guardian.
Nominations by candidates are made in person or in writing to the school council
chair.
If parent elections are held during a meeting, nominations will be accepted until
the time that voting begins.
If parent election is being held during the day, nominations will be closed at a
specific date and time determined by the School Council, and the notice of the
meeting will contain a date for the closing of nominations.
All elections will be conducted by secret ballot. Ballots are prepared for election.
Elections will be held at the school on the date/time previously publicized in the
notice of election. Voting by proxy is not allowed.
Only the name of the successful candidate and the total number of votes cast is
announced.
For any positions for which the exact number of candidates required, or fewer, are
nominated, the election will be declared to be by acclamation.
In case of a tie vote, tied candidates will draw lots to determine who is elected.
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