All members of the school community share the responsibility for shaping student governments into positive instruments of student involvement. Students have the right, under the direction of a faculty advisor, to form and operate a student government within their respective schools. Students have the right to seek office in student government or any organization, regardless of gender, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, political beliefs, marital status, age, sexual orientation, social and family background, linguistic preference, or disability. Student government officers and representatives have the right to attend official student government meetings during school hours. Student government officers and representatives have the responsibility for being alert to needs of the school and concerns of the student body, and for working toward the satisfaction of these needs and concerns to the best of their ability.
Students have the responsibility for securing the prior consent of any faculty member recommended.
Students have the responsibility for conducting election campaigns in a positive, mature manner, with respect shown for their opponents. Students have the responsibility for participating in meetings regularly and for conducting themselves in an appropriate manner, for demonstrating positive leadership in school government, and for operating within School Board Rules and school regulations.