503.04 - Activity Standards Policy

 

Participation in school activities is a privilege.  School activities provide the benefits of promoting additional interests and abilities in the students during their school years and for their lifetimes.

Students who participate in extracurricular activities serve as ambassadors of the school district throughout the calendar year, whether away from school or at school.  Students who wish to have the privilege of participating in extracurricular activities must conduct themselves in accordance with board policy and must refrain from activities which are illegal, immoral or unhealthy.

Students who fail to abide by this policy and the administrative regulations supporting it may be subject to disciplinary measures.  The principal shall keep records of violations of the activity standards policy.

It will be the responsibility of the superintendent to develop rules and regulations for school 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:          Bunger v. Iowa High School Athletic Assn., 197 N.W.2d 555 (Iowa 1972).

                                    In re Jason Clark, 1 D.P.I. App. Dec. 167 (1978).

                                    Iowa Code §§ 280.13, .13A (2003).

                                    281 I.A.C. 12.3(6); 36.15(1).

 

Cross Reference:        502      Student Rights and Responsibilities

                                    503      Student Discipline

                                    504      Student Activities

 

Approved:  11/01/2004

Reviewed:  10/27/2008, 01/20/2014

Revised:  03/18/2019, 10/21/2019, 11/15/2021