JD Student Government
Mission Statement
We, the students of Jamesville-Dewitt High School, establish this constitution to uphold the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and representation for every student. We pledge to promote school spirit, communicate effectively, and make the school a positive environment for all. We vow to respect and honor the will of the student body and the ideals of our constitution.
Recent Projects
Mental Health Weekends
March 2023 - Now!
We are super excited by the school’s support of mental health weekends. Students have found them to be super helpful, allowing them to recharge and spend time doing activities that are meaningful to them. We have helped to promote these weekends, and we recently put together a brief video for teachers, showing them how impactful these weekends are. We also are super grateful for the schools efforts to bring in Cooper, a service dog! We knew the students would love this, and so far it has been a wonderful opportunity.
Lunch Rescue Initiative
March 2024
We are excited to be partnering with The Lunch Rescue Initiative, an organization started by a CNS senior, Thomas, to combat food waste and hunger in the Jamesville Dewitt community. Instead of throwing out unwanted items like whole fruits, juices, and applesauces, place them in the bins located in either cafeteria. At the end of every week, the food will be transported to Jamesville Food Pantry. Help us make a difference!
The Constitution
Sept. 2021 - Jun. 2023
Members of the student body and current student government representatives collaborated in a two-year process to create a new Constitution for JDHS. The goal was to make the Student Government more equitable and diverse, while finding ways to increase involvement and communication with all students.
Mascot
Apr. 2023
In an effort to increase school spirit, Jamesville Dewitt High School recently purchased a new Red Ram mascot to represent our pride. The mascot will attend sporting events and other school activities and serve as a symbol for the spirit of JD.
JD Day
May 26th, 2023
As part of tradition, Student Government hosted the annual "JD Day" event and it was a huge success. Clubs were able to raise funds selling great food and students were able to connect with others and enjoy activities like bounce houses and the dunk tank. Thanks to all the teachers who volunteered to get dunked!
Jamesville DeWitt High School Constitution
​PREAMBLE
We, the students of Jamesville-Dewitt High School, establish this constitution to uphold the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and representation for every student. We pledge to promote school spirit, communicate effectively, and make the school a positive environment for all. We vow to respect and honor the will of the student body and the ideals of our constitution.
ARTICLE I: STRUCTURE
Section 1: Executive Board
The Executive Board shall consist of eight members, two representatives from each grade level, who shall be individually elected.
The main role of the Executive Board shall be to carry out the initiatives passed by the Student Council.
The Executive Board shall propose initiatives and ideas to the Student Council.
The co-presidents of the Executive Board shall be the two senior representatives.
Section 2: Student Council
The Student Council shall consist of five members from each grade level, chosen to be a representative of a set of homerooms.
The main role of the Student Council shall be to serve as an easy way to communicate with the student body and get feedback.
The Student Council may be put on committees within the council, where a group can get approval from the executive board to work on specific projects such as JD Day, Pep Rallies, Dances, Fundraising, etc.
The Student Council may seek assistance from other non-voting students or clubs that pertain to a certain Initiative.
Each member in the Student Council shall get one vote.
The student board representative shall be a voting member of the Student Council.
Section 3: Class Officers
There shall be four groups of at least five and up to seven people, one group per grade, serving as class officers.
The main role of the class officers shall be to fundraise for their own class and plan prom and ball events.
At least one officer must attend Student Council meetings.
Each slate shall only get one vote in the Student Council.
Section 4: Starting an Initiative
Only the Executive Board or the Student Council can propose initiatives.
Both the Executive Board and Student Council must approve the initiative by a majority vote.
If the Executive Board does not approve the proposal, it can go back to the Student Council and may be passed through a 2/3 vote.
ARTICLE II: Elections
Section 1: General Regulations
No student can hold more than one position in the Student Government simultaneously.
Newly elected representatives shall take office on July 1st.
The election for the Executive Board and the Student Council will be held before the end of the school year.
The election for the Executive Board shall be held before the election for Student Council.
Class Officers shall be elected after the school year has started.
The election for incoming Freshmen for the Executive Board and Student Council will be held at Jamesville DeWitt Middle School before the end of the school year.
Section 2: Executive Board
Candidates for the Executive Board shall run as individuals.
Each student votes for two candidates in their grade, and the two candidates with the most votes are elected.
Only students from the same grade can vote for their grade's representatives.
In case of a tie, there shall be a Runoff Election to decide the final two representatives.
Section 3: Student Council
Candidates for the Student Council shall run as individuals.
Elected representatives are assigned to a set of homerooms.
Each student votes for five candidates for their grade, and the five candidates with the most votes are elected.
The administration may appoint up to five members to the Student Council.
Section 4: Class Officers
A group of people run as a slate that represents their candidacy.
A slate must consist of a minimum of 5 students and a maximum of 7 students.
Each student votes for one slate in their respective grade, and the slate with the most votes in each grade is elected.
Article III : Amendment/Ratification
Section 1: Amendment Processes
The Constitution of the Jamesville-Dewitt High School Student Government may be amended with the permission of the Administration, 2/3 of the entire Student Government, with each Executive Board and Student Council member having one vote, and each Class Slate having one vote.
Section 2: Notification
In the event of an amendment, the entire student body must be notified.
Section 3: Impeachment
A member may be reprimanded or removed by the Administration as they see fit.
Section 4: Constitutional Ratification
The first Constitution of the Jamesville-Dewitt High School Student Government needs to be approved by the Administration and 75% of the delegates of the Constitution Convention.