Code No. 504.8
STUDENT ACTIVITY PROGRAM
Participation in school activities is a privilege. School activities provide the benefits of promoting additional interests and ability in the students during their school years and for their lifetime.
Students will have an opportunity to participate in a school activity unless the activity is not offered, the activity is not offered, the activity is an intramural or interscholastic athletic activity, or the student cannot participate for disciplinary reasons. If the activity is an intramural or interscholastic athletic activity students of the opposite sex will have a comparable opportunity for participation. Comparable opportunity does not guarantee boys and girls will be allowed to play on each other’s teams when there are athletic activities available that allow both boys and girls to reap the benefits of school activities, which are the promotion of additional interests and abilities in the students.
Student activity events must be approved by the superintendent unless it involves unusual travel expenses, in which case the board will take action. The events must not disrupt the education program or other school district operations.
A middle school or high school student who participates in school sponsored athletics may participate in a non-school sponsored sport during the same season. Such outside participation shall not conflict with the school sponsored athletic activity.
It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to develop administrative regulations for each school activity. These regulations will include, but not be limited to, when physical examinations will be required, how and when parents will be informed about the risk of the activity, forms and procedures for the waiver of liability from the parent and student in certain activities, and proof of insurance on the student participating in certain activities. Students wanting to participate in school activities must meet the requirements set out by the school district for participation in the activity.
Legal Reference:
20 U. S. C. 1681-1883; 1685-1686 (1988).
34 C. F. R. Pt. 106.41 (1992).
Iowa Code 216.9; 280.13-.14 (2013).
281 I. A. C. 12.6.
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Code No. 504.9
STUDENT SOCIAL EVENTS
School-sponsored social events shall be approved by the principal and placed on the school calendar prior to public announcement. They shall be under the control and supervision of employees. The hours and activities of the event shall be reasonable and in keeping with board policy.
School-sponsored social events are open to the students enrolled in the school district. Others, such as alumni or out-of-town students, may attend as the date or escort of students enrolled in the school district or with the permission of the licensed employees supervising the event.
Students' and employees' behavior shall be in keeping with the behavior required during regular school hours.
It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent, in conjunction with the principal, to develop administrative regulations regarding this policy.
Legal Reference:
Iowa Code §§ 279.8; 282.3 (2011).
Approved 9-13-93 Reviewed 5-2-12 Revised 4-16-2018
Code No. 504.4
STUDENT PERFORMANCES
Students, as part of the education program, may participate in contests or other public and private events approved by the superintendent that will be of benefit to the student and the education program. Performance at such events is a privilege.
Students, who perform at such events, serve as ambassadors of the school district and must conduct themselves in the same manner as required in the regular school day. Students who fail to abide by this policy and the administrative regulations supporting it may be subject to disciplinary measures.
Students will be allowed to perform in these events only with proper permission and supervision and when the events do not disrupt the education program or other school district operations. The events must be approved by the superintendent, unless it involves unusual travel and expense, in which case the board must approve of the performance.
It is the responsibility of the superintendent, in conjunction with the principal, to develop administrative regulations regarding this policy. In developing the administrative regulations, these guidelines should be followed:
· Performances by student groups below the high school level should be allowed on a very limited basis;
· All groups of students should have an opportunity to participate; and
· Extensive travel by one group of students should be discouraged.
It is within the discretion of the superintendent to determine whether the event will benefit the education program and the participating students. Contests or other performances by students unapproved by the superintendent are the responsibility of the parent and the student.
Legal Reference:
Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier, 484 U.S. 260 (1988).
Iowa Code §§ 280.13-.14 (2013).
281 I.A.C. 12.6.
Approved 9-13-93 Reviewed 5-2-12 Revised 4-16-018
Code No. 504.7
STUDENT WORK/INTERN PROGRAMS
Coordination of education programs with local businesses can benefit the school district community. When mutually acceptable arrangements can be made between a local business and the board, secondary students may work for a local business to obtain school credit.
Such programs must be compatible with the education program and have the approval of the board.
It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to pursue such arrangements with local businesses.
Legal Reference:
Iowa Code §§ 279.8; 282.3 (2011).
Approved 9-13-93 Reviewed 5-2-12 Revised 4-16-2018