Another problem that adds to the stress of officers and to canceled events is that at times Student Council seems like a giant game of telephone-everyone talks, yet no one gets the right message. Communication between officers, the adviser and the administration is almost non-existent, or filled with misunderstandings. The pep rally was planned on paper, but there was a misunderstanding about who would talk to the coaches and other participants. As a result, the pep rally joined the growing mass of almost-happened events, such as Culturefest, a second semester dance and a spring carnival. The bulk of the communication problems are between officers and the administration.
Direct communication is rare between the two parties.
Officers cannot meet with the administration to discuss plans. Rather, the officers must write a proposal, have it signed by the adviser, have the adviser take it to the administration, and await a response. The whole process tends to produce the feeling of running in circles. Instead, at least once a month, the administration should meet with Student Council representatives and discuss what Student Council is planning or discussing, and the probability of the school being able to realistically hold the event. Another problem with Student Council is the election process.