****If any of these rules are broken, you will be immediately removed from the ballot and disqualified from running. If any other problem not disclosed in this document arises, you will be approached and disqualification will be determined by the Chief Justice or Justices, Baker, and the administration. *No student may campaign in any form (video, post, poster, handout, etc) that includes references to crimes, drugs, or inappropriate content) Posters
3 posters (2 by 3 ft max)
20 fliers (8.5 x 11 inches max)
Must be approved before hanging
Posters must be taken down by 12:30pm on the Friday of Election Week
Can ONLY USE MASKING TAPE OR PAINTERS TAPE (no duct tape upon request of the janitors)
APPROVED: Grand Hallway, brick at the top of every floor (*see above pictures for the 4 locations you can have election posters or fliers)
NOT APPROVED: Hallways, glass, metal railings, in classrooms
Removing or changing the location of other candidates' posters is prohibited.
If your posters fall down throughout election week, it is your responsibility to take care of them. If I find any posters falling down or on the ground, I will place them in Baker’s room, but will not notify you-it is your responsibility. However, remember that none of your campaign material can be found laying around the school after 2:30 pm each day, or it will result in disqualification.
No students or parents can be on ladders
Money
Students can only spend $20
Things that DON’T count in budget:
markers
scissors
tape (no duct tape)
printed things from home printer on regular, white paper
Things that COUNT in your budget:
paints
butcher paper/poster board
printed pictures
colored paper or cardstock
glitter
any embellishments
handouts
t-shirts
Tax is NOT included
Be creative- there are a lot of free items around town
Receipts DUE: Friday of Election Week SHARP in U20 (Baker’s room)!!
If you exceed your budget, you will be disqualified.
If you receive any exclusive discounts that aren’t open to the public, you must list the cost everyone else would be able to purchase the item for in your budget.
If you have ANY questions, PLEASE call/text/email Annie
Handouts to Students
No food, candy, or stickers allowed
Only business sized handouts allowed (400 limit, no bigger than a quarter of a sheet of paper).
If handouts are found around the school on the floor, the candidate must pick them up or they will not be allowed to run
Handouts must be approved by Eden at the same time as the posters.
Commercials
Email your video link to Baker by March 21st @ 3pm at [email protected]
All SBO Videos will be shown during home room, the rest can be found on your class canvas page.
The videos must not exceed 1 minute for each candidate. We will be strict on this!!
If it is inappropriate in any way, or discriminates against anyone, it will not be shown and could result in disqualification of the candidate.
Social Media
You may only start campaigning on social media when your election packet has been approved
Only promote yourself. No slamming other candidates.
No inappropriate material, pictures, jokes, or sayings that poorly represent yourself or Timpview High School. If there is any of this, the candidate will be immediately disqualified. This includes any comments on your posts.
You may use Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat or Twitter.
Facebook groups are allowed.
We will be strict on all social media campaigning!
You must be following Timpview T-Birds on instagram, so they can follow your campaign
You must declare that you are using social media and tell us your social media account names.
NO POSTERS or HANDOUTS should be found or distributed during class time. The election campaign is to stay in the Commons. Do not visit any classrooms to campaign!
Any form of bribery or unacceptable behavior is prohibited.
****If any of these rules are broken, you will be immediately removed from the ballot and disqualified from running. If any other problem not disclosed in this document arises, you will be approached and disqualification will be determined by Baker and the administration.
****If you have any questions, ask your election rep! It's better safe than sorry. We're here to help!****