Student Member Convention Training February 13, 2019 Thank you - PDF document

Student Member Convention Training February 13, 2019 Thank you so much for taking the opportunity to take a look at our SMOB Convention training slides. As you go through these slides be sure to keep in mind that you are a very valuable part of this convention and the best way for you to contribute to this process is to be an informed delegate.

~ , ! ' :').J.., .- l ' . 'tt,i,; .. ' -- ~- ' .) I ,_ - ~ \lOB Convcnlion Planning-Tea1n! Our 1019 Sl Shubhi: Our SMOB Convention Planning Team has been working diligently behind the scenes to make sure that all aspects of this convention match with our overall HCASC vision, Many Students, One Voice.

Stucle11t Me1nlJer Co11, 1 e11tio11 \T ideo 2018 htt s://vimeo.com/25 6990165 Please click the link in green to see our promotional video from last year’s convention. This should give you a better look at what to expect on the day of the convention.

Congratulations Delegates~ You arc an essential part of the decision makin~ process lo choose lhc ncxl Slmlcnl >.lcmhcr of lhc Board. Please keep in mind thal ~ ·ou arc rcprcscntin~ \our school! Shubhi: First and foremost, THANK YOU. This convention wouldn’t be possible without the dedication of students like you. You are representatives of your schools, which is a amazing honor as well as a big responsibility. Today we are going to help you guys in being informed constituents and great leaders, so that we can narrow down our pool of candidates to the SMOB that best represents the interest of the students.

~ ~ ~ Convention Timeline - .. . ~- .. ( I • ' ... . ' .. ' .... J· .. · -1. . .. •- ' .. . . - - ... ' -, ,. .. .. < . .. :, .. ., .. .. • : .\fler : Before . Ciii,, t'.-1Hii>i1 . ..... . • 1. '. 1 i1h" ehlici1i · · · · · · Shubhi: In this slide show, we will be going through the things that will happen before, during, and after convention. On the slide, the picture on the left hand side is from the 2018 October HCASC meeting at the Board of Education, the picture in the middle are all the seated student delegates from the 2018 Student Member of the Board of Education Convention, and the picture on the right is of the final voting video with the final two candidates. Each part of this timeline has its own responsibilities for convention candidates

What is my role as a delegate? Before C :ml\'ention .\fler C :om·ention Durin~ C :011\'enlion l ollcct Jccclhac k from your Listen and ask questions to Support the cancl icl atcs and peers on \\·hat they arc make an informed cl ccision act as the cl cle~!;atcs scn 'in. \!; lookin){ for in a candiclatc ahmll the cancli cl alc the Stuclc nt \lcm hcr Peyton: You have heard the main gist of what happens...so where do you come in? Before the convention you are tasked with talking to your peers and school community about the different topics and issues that they feel are important and how that affects what they look for in a candidate. During the convention, you will need to listen carefully, ask questions that are reflective of concerns that you and you school community have, and make an informed decision at the end of the day. Once the convention is over, your job is not done. You will need to continue to act as delegates to the chosen SMOB for the duration of their term; this includes assisting the SMOB in gathering feedback, asking questions, and as always, acting as a beacon of communication between the SMOB and your school community.

Responsibilities of the Student Member • Represent the slude11l ~\· perspective on the Board of Education! Ambika: The student member of the Board is an essential part of making student voice heard in Howard County. They are students, just like you, who are walking and living through some of the common challenges that all students face. Their responsibility is to voice the concerns of the student body on the material brought to the Board of Education. An effective student member will understand their limited voting rights, and the function of the board of education as a whole. In addition, they will constantly seek out to hear more about what the students what, and what they feel needs to be changed.

Student Member Responsibilities • U nders land the function of the Board of Education • Prepare for and participate in Board n1eetings and events Ambika: It is important that the candidates running to become the student member know their voting limitations. In addition, there schedule should allow for enough time to concentrate and prioritize being the Student Member. They should understand their responsibilities on the Board of Education, and know the function that it plays. In addition, prior to board meeting, board members are given material which they must review, understand, and gather feedback on in order to make an informed decision/ vote.

Student Member Responsibilities • Broadcas l Board issues lo IICPSS students al large • \Vork ,vilh the 1-IO\\ 'ard County r\ssociation of Student Councils (IICi\SC) to gather student feedback Ambika: Hcasc holds monthly meetings where students from all over the county are welcome to learn more about County issues, and how to be a good leader in their school. SMOB uses HCASC to keep connection with the student leaders and to receive feedback on policies and other concerns to understand the collective students perspective. In addition, you can check out more information about what she is doing by checking out her instagram @hocosmob.

Student Member Responsibilities . • llaintain rc 0 ·ular , .., co111111unicalion ,vilh adults • Conduct hitnsclf/hcrsclf in \\'ays appropriate for public leadership Ambika: It is essential that the candidates are able to prioritize being the student member over their other extra curricular activities. A board member has minimal power in the decision the power is rested when the entire board comes together as a whole

Student Member Responsibilities • \ !oicc a student pcrspccth 7 c on IICPSS issues Ambika: Mention the difference between individual and community needs

Stude11t ~1en1ber's Job Son1eo11e Else's Job -Vole on IICPSS issues -Decide sno\\ · days -Respond lo public testi111011y -I lire and fire teachers -Gather student feedhack -Vole on redistricting -Ach·ocale for students -Change school lunches Ambika: As constituents, it is important to know what your representative can and can’t do. Here is a list of some common responsibilities of the SMOB, and some issues the SMOB cannot control.

Leadership Experience Experience \\'orkin~ with :\dulls Hepresentati\'e Leader Understands the role or Student ~le111l>er ;pss Issues / Policy lnl'onned on 11( Seeks Feedback fro111 I IC PSS Students Disphtys Cultural :\,\'areness / Seusiti, ·ity Heco~nizes construcli\'e feedback Open t'\liuded Peyton: These are the many qualities of being a delegate, you personally cannot have all of these characteristics, and that is perfectly fine, but it would be REALLY helpful if all of you try the best to be this way on the day of convention.

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How To be A Representative Leader • Be an ac:Live lis L ener • Representing: your school ~ represenl ing: you • Galher Feedback (n1 ore info on ncxl slide) Athena In order to be a good representative, it is essential to be a good listener. Remember, you are sent to the convention to determine which candidate you think will best represent your school at the board of education. You are not trying to find a candidate which aligns best with your ideas, rather one which aligns with the mission of your school and the ideas of your peers. In order to choose an effective leader, it is imperative to ask your peers what qualities they will look for in an effective student member and take this feedback to the day of the convention. You will learn more about this in the next few slides!

Start the Conversation~ Brainslorn1 qualities ,vilh ,>. your fello,v delcg;ales! • \Vhal issues are i1nporlanl Lo you·? ./ • \Vhat are Lhe 111osl iinporlanl Lrails for Sl \I()B'? Shubhi: Now that you know how to be an effective leader and are informed about your duties, think about what you would personally look for in an effective student member. What are some issues you would like to have addressed, what kind of experience as a leader is most important for someone who will be representing you. Now, ask your peers the same question! Take this information to the convention to make an informed decision!