Feb.+Meeting+Notes

Concerns must be presented to the SMOB in order for him to make a statement to the board members. We are putting a budget together right now, the money is running out and teachers are striving to get money now to get what that need. Young board, but they don’t realize what being a student is all about. Bill in Annapolis, the Education Fund, if passed will take etcher pensions and make the pensions to be paid by the counties. THis would impact the budget of Cecil County. THe governor is putting together a budget that is counting on stimulus money from the government. We stressed that we voice our opinions to the SMOB and now we must also voice our opinion to the Delegates at Lobby Day. We may model Harford county is 7:00 A.M to 2:00 P.M, so students don’t miss as much school for sports. Block schedules are a big improvement. Question # 1- Name of Legislator of Maryland? **General Assembly** Question # 2- Name of building that the Legislator of Maryland meets? **State House** Question # 3- Name of city they meet? **Annapolis** Question # 4- Which came first, the Legislator of Maryland or Legislator of United States of America?- **The Legislator of Maryland** Question # 5- Briefly explain what Bicameral means? -Two Chambers House of Delegates and Senate Represents each of the districts equally. Communication should be conversation wit the delegates of Maryland and expect you to talk onto him like to know what you are talking about. We remain mature and composed. You will not be able to partake if you are not dressed up with a tie or nice clothing. Maryland has oldest statehouse. Delaware first state house and first state. General George Washington resigned from continental army here. Go to the state house when ever you want to visit located on state circle. In 90 day session the general Assembly views 2,000. March 25-27 225$ a Student 250$ for Adults Single Room- 325$ 2 nights in 4 star hotel 3 Meals a day 2 or 3 hours in the convention studying capacities of leadership and voting on issues they are lobbing on for next year. __Activates Involve__ Big dance Karaoke Awards Ceremony 4 people of the same gender in each hotel room. Students will be placed n hotel rooms by region. //Note: Must share bed with same gender.// Register for Conference online is today through the 27th. Staying at Clarion Resort and Hotel at Ocean city Convention dates are Wen. through Friday In order to attend, the school advisor must go, and responsible for attending all General Assembly Sessions, Bed Checks, Dances, and for all students. If you go, you can not leave, only for emergencies. Each school can send 7 students. The purpose of the convention is to build leaders and to share what knowledge you have gained with the rest of your peers. Must follow policy of the Board. One person has submitted a application to be a SMOB. Officers debate on candidates, whom of which have submitted, then turn two candidates over to the rest of County Council. Make recommendations on how to improve applications for SMOB, in other words get the word out. Paige must create a committee that revises the SMOB selection policy. The goal of our student body is to have at least one applicant from each student body. Forward Megan Burn’s Information to Brett. Megan Burn 24 Abstentions 3 North East- is hosting Penny War. If other schools are interested speak with NorthEast county members for information. Elkton- May participate in Penny War. Is doing a blood drive. B.M- There is no student council constitution. Perryville- May participate in Penny War. Other Comments: Complaints have been made that schools are not preparing students for college, must speak to Principals of schools. Plus- Lobby Day presentation was informative, and very preparing. Delta- Ice Breaker did not work well. Bus will be in the back of the building of the Carver Center. Website for Penny War- [|__www.schoolandout.org/md__]
 * SMOB Report**- Draft of student education planning guide has been made. He has a real name tag. The budget, the fiscal crisis is leading to extensive cost reduction measures. No drastic budget cuts, school lunches going up, but we are still gonna have solid education, Maryland is number one in education by education weekly.
 * MacDonalds's report**- Lobby Day is on. Lobby Day is Next Wednesday. A quiz is administered.
 * Lobby Day and Annapolis**
 * Convention Presentation**
 * SMOB Nominations**
 * Vote for SMOB**
 * Good of Cause**
 * Plus Delta**