Advisor & Officer Guide 2024-2025

“Leadership is lifting a person's vision to high sights, the raising of a person's performance to a higher standard, the building of a personality beyond its normal limitations.” — Peter Drucker

Advising is important, because of the knowledge and skills students can learn from their advisor. Advising provides socialization and personal support to facilitate success in school and beyond. Quality advising greatly enhances students' chances for success.

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😎 BACK for 2024-2025 • MASCOT MANIA

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Mascot Mania is a competition open to all Broward County Mascots to determine the BEST mascot of the year! All proceeds go to the South Florida Leadership Training Camp Scholarship Fund!

Mascots will be judged in five categories:

Character Magic – Pick a Disney character that showcases your school's SGA traits the most! (1 minute; mascot walks out to song chosen by the mascot's school)
Beach Wear – Strut your stuff across the stage in beach wear! (1 minute; mascot walks out to song chosen by the mascot's school)
Expressive Wear – Choose a theme that best represents your school's Student Government and school culture! (5 minutes)(SKIT - set to music chosen by the mascot's school)
Dance Battle – mascots will line up in a Soul Train style line and then break into their dance battle with the help of two SGA members.
Community Involvement - Mascots must participate in a community project; such as visiting an elementary school, or volunteering at local events, and are strongly encouraged to participate in the All-Star Football Game for extra points.

Register: http://tinyurl.com/BCASC-Mascot
Cost: $50 (includes admission for the mascot, two student delegates, and a school staff member)
Deadline to register: February 13, 2025

Mascot Mania Invoice

When: March 6, 2025 at 6:30 pm
Where: South Plantation High School Auditorium
Tickets: $5 (via GoFan) - tickets go on sale February 24, 2025

Need ideas for your skit? Check out the videos linked below:

Bearcat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WMH6wGMwPM&t=44s
Aubie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBuNf9CpiuY
Otterbien: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-F89gkYfNKc
Mascot Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xenml5jpDBk
Soul Train: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iUJzQ5svaE

Quick Links!!!

Complete the 2024-2025 advisor info survey at https://tinyurl.com/BCASC-Advisors
Afterschool Extracurricular and Supplemental Programs Parent/Legal Guardian Authorization updated for 2024-2025 (09.03.2024)
- Official BCPS Memo
- Form .pdf .docx
- Event List Example .pdf Word Excel
Sign up for Remind Text @bcascx to 81010
2024-2025 Meetings Dates & Events updated 02.05.2025

Course Codes
Leadership Skills Development (#2400300) (Links to an external site.)
Leadership Techniques Honors (#2400310) (Links to an external site.)
Leadership Strategies Honors (#2400320) (Links to an external site.)
Approaches to Leadership Honors (#2400330)
M/J Engaged Citizenship through Service Learning 1 (#2104010)
M/J Research 1 (#1700000Q) - 6th Grade
M/J Research 2 (#1700010Q) - 7th Grade
M/J Research 1 LH (#1700300Q) (Local Honors High School Credit) - 8th Grade

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Introduction

Introduction
Student Government Mission
Student Government Associations
Student Government Association Levels Explained
Middle School Advisor Job Description
High School Advisor Job Description

BCASC

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Q&A

Constitution

Executive Board

Superintendent's Student Advisory Committee

Membership & Meetings

Membership Application - deadline November 1, 2024 .doc OR .pdf
Late application on or after November 1, 2024 .doc OR .pdf
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Advisor Checklist
Advisors by School
- High Schools
- Middle Schools
Constitutions submitted to Athletics & Student Activities
Officer Meeting Responsibilities
Host School Meeting Responsibilities
General Meeting RSVP at tinyurl.com/BCASC-RSVP
Deadline: one week before the general meeting

BCASC Meetings Annual Field Trip Form - shared by Esther Brunat
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General Meeting Dates (minutes are posted on BCASC.net)

August 29, 2024 - Officer Clinic (special RSVP see below)	September 26, 2024 - first general meeting
October 17, 2024	November 14, 2024
December 12, 2024	January 16, 2025
February 13, 2025	March 13, 2025

Events & Projects

Projects
2024-2025 Projects & Event Summaries .pdf

Work2BeWell.org
Wellness Wednesday Checklist
Wellness Wednesday Presentation

Chairperson Form - complete at: http://tinyurl.com/BCASC-Chairperson deadline is Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 3:00 pm
2024-2025 Meeting Dates & Events updated 02.05.2025
Officer Clinic & Dinner (high & middle schools)
BCASC will help your SGA officers/members form a supportive team. Training consists of team building and experiential activities that help participants learn about themselves and each other. Through facilitated group discussions and activities, we will help participants increase their self-awareness, and help them share ideas for projects that promote inclusivity and engage diverse student groups. Your SGA will create a set number of realistic and attainable goals to achieve throughout the year.

Thursday, August 29, 2024 | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm (includes dinner)
At Charles W. Flanagan High School
Register at https://tinyurl.com/BCASC-Clinic
Deadline to register: Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 5:00 pm
Cost: Free (but you must register your delegation - limited to 12 students per council)
Middle School Leadership Workshop
Saturday, September 28, 2024 | 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
At Millennium Collegiate Academy

Tentative Agenda
Official BCPS Memo

Register at https://tinyurl.com/MSLW-Registration
Deadline to register: Thursday, September 12, 2024
Cost: $45 per delegate
Attendance Agreement: Every delegate must complete this form. Email forms to Xenia Santiago @ xenia.santiago@browardschools.com
Middle School Leadership Workshop Invoice - .doc

Staff Application (high school students only) https://tinyurl.com/MSLW-Staff
The deadline to apply to be on staff is Thursday, September 5, 2024
Advisor Clinic + Swap Shop
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 | 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
At West Broward High School
Register at https://tinyurl.com/AdvisorWorkshop
Deadline to register: Thursday, October 31, 2024
Cost: Complimentary

FYI = 2022 Agenda
2024 Agenda will be available soon
Wacky Olympics
Saturday, December 14, 2024 | 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
At Hollywood Hills High School

Theme: SpongeBob

Register at https://tinyurl.com/Wacky-Olympics
Deadline to register: Thursday, November 21, 2024
Cost: $100 per team (high school) | $50 per team (middle school)

Invoice .doc (please add the date, your school's name, and totals)

Registration & Guidelines .pdf
Wacky Olympics Games Information .pdf

Parent Permission Form .pdf (advisors must bring these forms with them on the day of the event - one for each student)
Ethics Forum - the event is currently at capacity we have a waiting list email Xenia Santiago to be added
Friday, January 17, 2025 | 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
At Pompano Beach High School

Register at https://tinyurl.com/Ethics-Forum-Registration
Deadline to register: Thursday, September 26, 2026 at 3:00 pm (high school students only)
Cost: Complimentary - limited to 10 students per school, coordinate with your FEA, NHS, and other club advisors

Agenda
Dress Code
Official BCPS Memo

Staff Application (high school students only): https://tinyurl.com/Ethics-Staff
The deadline to apply to be on staff is Thursday, September 12, 2024
Dodgeball Tournament
Saturday, February 8, 2025 | 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
At Western High School

Theme: Beyond the Ocean: School of Fish

Registration Information
Registration & Advisor Form - https://tinyurl.com/BCPS-Dodgeball
Parent Permission Form .pdf (advisors must bring these forms with them on the day of the event - one for each student)

Deadline to register: Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 3:00 pm

Cost: $100 per high school team | $50 per middle school team (8 students on a team; each organization [SGA/NHS] is allowed to enter up to two teams)
Invoice .doc (please add the date, your school's name, and totals)

Lunch: Schools are responsible for providing their own lunch. Students are not to leave the school campus.

Lunch Package offered by Western HS; the deadline to RSVP and pay is January 23, 2025
RSVP at 2025 Dodgeball Lunch RSVP
Lunch Package Invoice .pdf

ADVISORS must attend and each team needs an advisor/teacher and they must be familiar with the Dodgeball Rules.

Join the Dodgeball GroupMe to stay up to date

Dodgeball Rules
Broward Student Leaders Day
This event is open to student leaders on your campus in grades 9th - 11th
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 | 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
At South Plantation High School

Each high school is entitled to send 10 delegates to the Broward Student Leaders Conference. Seniors are not eligible to attend as delegates. Junior student leaders and other underclass leaders approved by the school’s administration and potential leaders (i.e. club and class officers) are eligible to attend the conference.

Register at (freshmen - juniors only) https://tinyurl.com/Leader-Con
Deadline to register: Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Cost: $20 per student
Invoice .doc

Dress Code: Business casual (advisors please strongly encourage)

Tentative Agenda
Official BCPS Memo

Staff Application (seniors only): No Staff needed this year
The deadline to apply to be on staff is NA
BCASC Audit Meeting
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 | 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
At Cypress Bay High School

Register at https://tinyurl.com/BCASC-Audit
Deadline to register: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Cost: Complimentary (refreshments will be provided)
BCASC 2025 Convention
Friday, April 25, 2025 | 7:30 am to 3:00 pm
Location: Pompano Beach High School

Registration deadline: March 13, 2025
Cost: $45 per student, one advisor is complimentary

BCASC Convention Canvas + Past Award Winner
https://browardschools.instructure.com/courses/1174142

Outstanding Senior Leader

Outstanding Senior Leader Awards

South Schools (schools south of Sunrise Blvd)
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 | 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
At Bahia Mar Ft. Lauderdale, 801 Seabreeze Boulevard, Ft. Lauderdale

North Schools (schools north of Sunrise Blvd) - NEW DATE
Thursday, March 20, 2025 | 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
At Ft. Lauderdale Marriott Coral Springs Hotel & Convention, 11775 Heron Bay Boulevard, Coral Springs

Official BCPS Memo
Selection Procedures
Instructions for Seniors
Final Four Confirmation Sheet .pdf or Word

Application: https://tinyurl.com/OS-Leaders (MS Form - the applicant will be able to email a pdf of the app to the OSL contact at your school)
Deadline to submit applications to Student Activities: January 16, 2025

Tickets go on sale January 23, 2025
Banquet tickets may be purchased for $50 each at www.gofan.co
Simply access the site
Search for “BCAA,”
Select event – “2025 OUTSTANDING SENIOR LEADERS BANQUET - NORTH SCHOOLS”
OR
Select event – “2025 OUTSTANDING SENIOR LEADERS BANQUET - SOUTH SCHOOLS”

Schools that wish to reserve an entire table - contact Ms. Marsha Gibson 754-321-1200

North Schools		South Schools
Atlantic Technical		Avant Garde Academy
Blanche Ely		Charles W. Flanagan
Boyd H. Anderson		College Academy at Broward College
Broward Virtual		Cooper City
Coconut Creek		Cypress Bay
Coral Glades		Everglades
Coral Springs		Hallandale Magnet
Coral Springs Charter		Henry D Perry Education Center
Deerfield Beach		Hollywood Hills
Dillard 6-12		McArthur
Ft. Lauderdale		Miramar
JP Taravella		Nova
Lauderhill 6-12		Seagull Alternative High School
Marjory Stoneman Douglas		Sheridan Technical
Millennium 6-12 Collegiate Academy		South Broward
Monarch		South Plantation
Northeast		Stranahan
Piper		West Broward
Plantation		Western
Pompano Beach		Whiddon Rodgers Education Center
Somerset Academy Prep Academy		William T. McFatter Technical

Student Advisor to the SBBC

Student Advisor to the School to the Board (information will be posted in December)
Guidelines for Implementation
Application .pdf or .docx
Deadline to apply: January 28, 2025

Mandatory Applicant Meeting: Tuesday, January 28, 2025, immediately following the SBBC Workshop | Location: KCW

Policy 1330

Florida Association of Student Councils

FASC fasa.net Click on "Student Councils" from the menu
Welcome Email
Q&A
District Map
FASC Logo

FASC Executive Board Meeting Minutes July 2023
FASC Officer Goals & Strategies 2023

FASC Executive Board Meeting Minutes July 2024
FASC Strategic Plan 2024-2025

FASC Blackout Dates

FASC Memo to District Treasurer Schools
Membership Invoice
FASC W-9
Deadline: November 1
FASC Constitution (for the most up-to-date version visit fasa.net and click on Student Councils from the menu)

District Presidents & State Officers
FASC President's Meeting
All school presidents are encouraged to attend. Advisors are welcome, but not required.
FASC President's Project = Academic Support

Schedule
Fall Kick-off Leadership Conference
Charlotte High School, Punta Gorda, FL | November 8 & 9, 2024

Registration Packet includes itinerary: .doc
Deadline to register: October 24, 2024

Bus Reservation/Invoice Form .docx
Deadline to reserve seats on the bus: Thursday, October 10, 2024 (This is 21 days before Kickoff)
FASC Convention 2025 | Marvel
February 21-23, 2025 | Orlando, Florida
At East River High School, co-hosted with Timber Creek High School

Registration Packet .pdf

Tentative Agenda

Registration Deadlines
On-time Registration: $195.00 per delegate or advisor (postmarked by December 13, 2024)
Late Registration: $225.00 per delegate or advisor (postmarked by January 10, 2025)

Bus Reservation/Invoice Form .docx
Deadline to reserve seats on the bus: Wednesday, January 16, 2025

Conference Awards (visit fasa.net for more information)

Medallion Council Award
Eric Bailey Parliamentary Procedure Contest
Projects of the Year
Technology Project of the Year
Speech Contest
Member of the Year
Advisor of the Year
Principal of the Year

FASC President's Project = Academic Support
FASC Toolbox Monday Lessons

FASC District VI

District VI Constitution (for the most up-to-date version visit fasa.net and click on Student Councils from the menu)
District Officer Schools
President School: Pompano Beach High School
Representative: Mia Campbell
Advisor: Mr. Stephen Horton

Vice President: Cooper City High School
Representative: Erica Hoy
Advisor: Ms. Natalie Flaten

Secretary: Monarch High School
Represenative: Sabrina Rauf
Advisor: Ms. Julie Solinsky

Treasurer: Mater Academy
Representative: Rosmery Gomez
Advisor: Mr. Nelson Cartaya
Welcome Letter
Meeting Dates

October 15, 2024 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Monarch High School

November 16, 2024 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Mater Academy Middle/High School

All District Meeting Dates
Why FASC + District VI?
District Meeting Guidelines
District VI Rally/Convention
Saturday, January 25, 2025 | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Cooper City High School

Registration & Intent to Run Forms
Deadline: December 13, 2024

Workshops:

Elections:

Awards:

Talent Show:

☀️ Florida Association of Activities Advisors - FAAA

Website
Welcome Letter
Constitution
Membership - only $20
- Form
- Submit membership payment via PayPal

FAAA Advisor Clinic
September 7, 2024 | 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
St. Petersburg High School in St. Petersburg, FL
- Registration Packet + Registration Form
- Pay Registration via PayPal

Southern Association of Student Councils

SASC Website
SASC Membership Invoice
Southern Association of Student Councils Annual Conference | The Greatest SASC
October 26-28, 2024 | Orlando, Florida
At Lake Buena Vista High School

Registration Packet: .doc
Deadline for registration: September 27, 2024
Cost: $200/delegate before 09.27.2024 | $225/delegate by 10.04.2024

SASC Itinerary - listed in the registration packet

SASC Bus Invoice - .docx
Make sure you check out the information regarding Elections, Awards & Contests!
SASC Scholarship

Summer Workshops

South Florida Leadership Training Camp (first-time attendees only)
For students in grades 9th - 11th during the 2024-2025 school year
Tentative Dates June 9 - June 13, 2025, SAVE the DATES!
Camp Eagle Advanced Leadership Training (must have attended SFLTC)
For students in grades 10th - 11th during the 2024-2025 school year that attended SFLTC in 2022, 2023, or 2024.
Dates June 9 - June 13, 2025, SAVE the DATES!

Registration Packet for both camps - available in January

Election Resources

Election Resources for Schools
High School Student Council/Government & Class Officer Elections - .pdf or Word
Middle School Student Council/Government Officer Elections - .pdf or Word
Office Candidacy Form & Ethical Behavior Agreement - Word

Election Ballot Instructions
MS Forms Ballot Sample

Field Trips

Substitute Request Procedure
BCPS Field Trip Manual 2024-2025
Official BCPS Field Trips Memo
Official BCPS Field Trips & Students with Disabilities Memo

If you have questions or concerns regarding field trips or BCPS Central, contact the appropriate Regional/Associate Superintendent:
North Regional Office: 754-321-3600
Central Regional Office: 754-321-3000
South Regional Office: 754-321-3200
Non-Traditional/Associate Office: 754-321-3800

BCASC Meetings Annual Field Trip Form - shared by Esther Brunat, JP Taravella Advisor
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Sample Bus Seating Chart
Single Field Trip HS/Center
Single Field Trip ES/MS
Annual Field Trip Form HS/Center
Annual Student Volunteer Driver
Single Student Volunteer Driver
Annual Adult Volunteer Driver
Parent Arranged Transportation Form
TDA 1/2023 (Excel)
Medication Authorization Form (your school nurse should have)
More BCPS Forms
Approved Charter Bus Vendors
Procurement - District Contracts

Bulletins & Policies

Booster Club Guidelines
Standard Practice Bulletins
- All Standard Practice Bulletins via Sharepoint
- I-101 General Policy
- I-203 Classes, Clubs, and Departments
- I-402 Fundraising Activities
- Additional Standard Practice Bulletins
SBBC Policies
Food Truck Information
- Official BCPS Memo & Food Truck Events Requirements Checklist
- Carnivals, Fun Fairs, & Non-School Events Memo