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What is MCR? The Montgomery
County Region (MCR) of the Maryland Association of Student
Councils (MASC) is the high school organization that
has representation from our twenty-five high schools.
MCR meets in general assembly
at least seven times a year.
So, what does that mean? At
general assemblies, in addition to guest speakers on
a variety of topics, students discuss and act on issues,
problems, and concerns in the schools, as well as engaging
in countywide activities.
How Many student serve on the
Executive Board? There are four elected officers
and many appointed staff members on the executive board.
In addition, the school's SGA president and their liaison
also serve as voting members on the board.
What is the time commitment for
an executive board member? The executive board meets
in the evenings once a month. Staff must attend all
executive board meetings plus
the eight general assemblies. In addition, the executive
board attends the annual student leaders meeting with
the Board of Education. Additional outside time is required
in order for staff members to meet position requirements.
How do I join MCR? Any interested
student may attend executive board meetings. Also, general
assemblies are open to the entire student body from
each high school Interested students should contact
their SGA advisor to get a permission form. Elections
and application for positions are in the spring.
What other major things does
MCR do? MCR also has the unique opportunity, in
partnership with our Board of Education, to supervise
the election of the Student Member of the Board of Education
(SMOB home web page).
In Montgomery County, the student Board member must
win a spot on a final ballot, actively campaign and
be elected by the majority vote of students in middle
and high school. This unique opportunity in civic education
allows our secondary students to experience the power
of their vote.
MCR Newsletter? MCR publishes
a newsletter at least once a semester. Schools are
invited to submit a school report to Karen_L_Crawford@mcpcmd.org
by the end of the first full week of school in January, then again by the end of May. The MCR newsletter will be sent to MCR member schools. This is a great opportunity to share
your school's best practices and also get new ideas
from other schools!
Additional information concerning
MCR is linked to the items on the right navigation bar.
(PDF's
and Web Links)
| General Assemblies
(GA) |
| MCR GA Host Application (new on-line
application) |
link |
| MCR GA Bus and Attendance RSPV for
Schools |
link |
| Bus Chart for GA (including required
school RSVP deadlines to secure a bus) 2008-2009 |
pdf |
| Permission form for students to attend
a GA |
pdf |
| Attendance Sheet (schools should complete,
attach permission forms and bring this form to the
GA) |
pdf |
| Permission to drive (MCR officers
and student interns only) |
pdf |
| School Report link for MCR Newsletter
(MCR will publish a newsletter to MCR member schools that includes reports of SGA activities from our county high schools. Schools should periodically report on your school's SGA's activities. Please do not include any student names in your report. |
link |
| Legislative Form (if presentng legislation
at the GA)...please email to Karen_L_Crawford@mcpsmd.org
at least 3 days before the GA |
pdf |
| Parlimentary Flow Chart (for discussion
legislation at GA) |
pdf |
| Membership Application (for voting
status) |
| MCR Membership (county SGA) - no
password needed (includes MASC membership if joining
both) |
web
link |
| MASC Membership Form (state SGA) if
you are not joining through MCR (see MCR membership
link) |
web
link |
| NASC Membership Form (national SGA) |
web
link |
| Other Requested Documents |
| MCR Officer/Staff Election-Application
Information (past deadline for 2009-2010, but may
look at archived files for purposes of consideration) |
web link |
SMOB Nominating Convention Host Application
(This link is active
so schools may consider hosting in 2011. Blake HS
has applied and has been accepted to host in 2010.)
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web
link |
| School SGA President Roster Information
(no password needed) |
web
link |
| MCPS Email (Outlook) application (must
read Reg. IGT-RA)
Email Etiquette (pdf) |
pdf |
| MCR Constitution and Bylaws |
web link |
Student Service Learning Form (MCR)
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pdf |
| Appeal/grievance synopsis (chart form) |
pdf |
| Appeals Template (to aid you in writing
an appeal/grievance - see A Student's Guide to Rights
and Responsibilities - web) |
pdf |
| Directions to Schools (directions
to all MCPS facilities from central office) |
pdf |
| Web Consent and Release form (MCR
exbd) |
pdf |
| MCR Brochure |
pdf |
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