DOSA Student Leadership provides a forum where students have a voice in changing culture and climate within the district. Students are afforded a wealth
of opportunities to practice leadership and engage social action skills that serve as a catalyst for change. Students also develop an emerging awareness
and understanding of community issues, problems, and resources.
Student Council
MSCS School Board Policy #6065
III. Policy Statement:
Each school shall establish an elected student council. The council shall be governed by its own constitution which shall be approved by the school principal.
Defining the council’s jurisdiction shall be a joint and cooperative effort of the council, students, and the student government constitution.
General purposes of the council shall be:
To promote better relationships between teachers and students
To provide a communication channel for student opinion
To promote organizational services for students and faculty
To encourage positive attitudes, leadership, and citizenship
To contribute to the total educational growth of students
To train students in the method of problem-solving and decision-making
MSCS School Board Policy #6061
III. Policy Statement:
The MSCS School Board believes that meaningful two-way communication with students is important to meet the academic and behavioral needs of the student
population. Direct student participation and engagement in the Board’s governance process provides students with valuable education and training involving civic
responsibility. Further, it enhances students’ group dynamic, problem-solving, communication, and writing skills. Therefore, the Board is committed to considering
students’ voices in its work and establishes the Student Congress as a mechanism to include students in its governance process.
Student Congress and DOSA Liasions
Student Congress
The primary function of the Student Congress is to participate democratically and provide insight into the district’s decision-making process as well
as provide a platform for students to positively and productively address their educational concerns. The Student congress fulfills its purpose
by presenting the Board with proposals for district innovations/improvements and suggested solutions to district-wide problems as well as relaying Board
decisions and district information to students.
DOSA Liasions
Under the direction of the Department of Student Affairs, teachers or teacher types serve as a liaison between DOSA, students, teachers, parents,
and administrators regarding DOSA initiatives and engagement opportunities. Liaisons are recommended by administrators for exhibiting unique characteristics
such as; posseses a keen awareness of the pulse of the school/student community, is organized, displays excellent communication skills, has strong, positive
relationships with students, and is regarded as a connector or go-to-staffer by students.
DOSA Ambassadors
Student Ambassadors are highly motivated to serve and communicate pertinent information in relation to their schools’ course offerings, extra-curricular
activities, and overall culture, climate, and school community environment. DOSA Student Ambassadors get involved! Students opportunities range from speaking
at community events to assisting with school tours and recruitment fairs.
The Student Ambassadors' duties include:
Assisting students to find classrooms, lockers, and major areas of their school
Teaching students how to navigate the student lunch period
Answering questions about activities, classes, building facilities, and school rules
Positively representing the student body
Act as an ambassador to prospective students and families at school events
Rewards:
Sharpen communication and public speaking skills
Improve interpersonal and conversational skills
Enhance confidence when speaking and interacting with members of the school community
Develop networking skills through participation at exciting events
DOSA Student Ambassadors are invited to participate in the Ambassador Program by administration because they have proven to be positive, responsible,
respectful students.
