OASC FIRST
FEBRUARY
A Message from the Executive Director of the Florida Association of Student Councils
The following is from Mel Sohn of Florida…
Good afternoon,
Last Wednesday, on the international day of love, Florida was horrified with a school tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. This was such a heart-breaking moment for this school and the educational arena within our nation. Stoneman is a very active SGA school. They have held numerous state officer positions as well as SASC officer positions.
I am personal friends of the principal, Ty Thompson. He and I met when we were in high school at the FASC State Convention and have been life long friends. We have traveled together and worked leadership camps together for many years. Ty was a student and was SGA President for Mike Roland.
I have also worked with the SGA co-advisors, Justin Mellinger and Danielle Driscoll. I have spoken to Justin and Danielle several times since Wed. I started working with both Justin and Danielle when they attended high school leadership camp. They also worked this leadership camp while they were in college and continue to be on adult staff. Many of you know these amazing advisors.
FASC is asking that you send your thoughts and prayers to this hurting community.
Please know that there is information on Marjory Stoneman Douglas Home Page. You can find suggested ways to help the students and faculty under the tab MSD Strong.
https://www.browardschools1.com/stonemandouglas
Danielle also suggested banners / posters opposed to cards / letters. They will have to read all cards / letters before allowing students and faculty to read them. We can only imagine this task. There are also other suggestions in ways to help.
If you have any questions, I will do my best to direct you.
Again, FASC Stands Strong with Stoneman.
Respectfully,
Dr. Mel Sohn
FASC Executive Director
STUDENT WALKOUTS TO END GUN VIOLENCE AND UNDERSTANDING YOUR STUDENTS' PROTEST RIGHTS
As an advisor, you may be approached for advice on students' rights. The ACLU is a great resource as well as some US Supreme Court Cases:
http://www.lex18.com/story/37577659/aclu-gives-tip-to-students-who-want-to-protest
http://time.com/5171160/gun-control-student-protest-history/
I know there are Texas school districts threatening suspension for students walking out and I can tell you that while students can receive the same punishment for missing school that they would traditionally (attendance is compulsory), a school can't punish a student MORE for walking out to express views not consistent with its administration. Be advised that schools threatening harsher punishment are leaving themselves open to legal challenge.
Those students wondering if a disciplinary action will hurt their chance for college admission will take heart that so many University Admissions are supportive of protestors:
OKLAHOMA ASSOCIATION OF STUDENT COUNCILS
Email: oascok@gmail.com
Website: oascok.org
Location: 4220 Lorings Circle, Norman, OK, USA
Phone: (405) 919-9091
Twitter: @oascok
Official handing down of the swag.
Changing of the guard.
Official swearing in of our new state officers.
OASC Board Meeting 1/29/18
The passing of the torch from old to new also took place--much thanks for your service, Keegan, Nicole and Makenzie and best wishes to our new officers: Breland, Ryleigh and Cade!!!