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Instruction
BP 6145.2(a) ATHLETIC COMPETITION The Governing Board recognizes that the athletic program constitutes an integral component of the educational program and helps to build a positive school climate. The athletic program also promotes the physical, social and emotional well-being of participating students, and provides them with an opportunity to learn beneficial character development skills. The athletic program shall be designed to meet students’ interests and abilities and be varied in scope to attract wide participation. (cf.
3530 – Risk Management/Insurance) (cf.
3541.1 – Transportation for School-Related Trips) Nondiscrimination and Equivalent Opportunities in the Athletic Program The district’s athletic program shall be free from discrimination and discriminatory practices in accordance with state and federal law. The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that equivalent opportunities are provided for both genders. Any complaint regarding the district’s athletic program shall be filed in accordance with BP/AR 1312.3 – Uniform Complaint Procedures. Sportsmanship The Board supports the ideals of good sportsmanship, ethical conduct and fair play, and expects student athletes, coaches, spectators and others to demonstrate these principles during all athletic competitions. In preparing for and participating in athletic competitions, students and staff shall abide by the core principles of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship, as adopted by the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) in its publication “Pursuing Victory with Honor”. Students and staff may be subject to disciplinary action for improper conduct. California Interscholastic Federation The Board maintains membership in CIF and requires that interscholastic athletic activities be conducted in accordance with board policy, administrative regulation, and CIF rules. The Superintendent or designee shall have responsibility for the district interscholastic athletic program while the principal or designee at each participating school shall be responsible for the site-level decisions as appropriate. ATHLETIC COMPETITION (continued) BP 6145.2(b) The Board shall annually designate an employee from each high school to serve as a representative to the local CIF league. Appointees shall represent the district in performing all duties required by the CIF league. In making this selection, the Board shall consider the employee’s understanding of the district’s goals for interscholastic and extracurricular activities, knowledge of the athletic programs, awareness of the implications of league decisions for the school and the district, and individual interpersonal communication and leadership skills. The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that the district representatives to CIF report regularly to the Board on league, section and statewide issues, as well as activities and prospective actions related to athletics. Student Eligibility Eligibility requirements for participation in the district’s interscholastic athletic program are the same as those set by the district for participation in extracurricular and co-curricular activities. In addition, the Superintendent or designee shall ensure that students participating in CIF league athletics satisfy any additional CIF eligibility requirements. Health and Safety The Board desires to give student health and safety the highest consideration in planning and conducting athletic activities. Universal precautions shall be observed when injuries occur. Students shall have a medical clearance before participating in the interscholastic athletic program. Care shall be taken to ensure that all athletic trainings and competitions are conducted in a manner that will not overtax the physical capabilities of the participants. When appropriate, protective equipment shall be used to prevent or minimize injuries. Coaches and appropriate district employees shall take every possible precaution to ensure that athletic equipment is kept in safe and serviceable condition. Supervision All athletic teams shall be supervised by qualified coaches to ensure that student athletes receive appropriate instruction and guidance related to safety, health, training and preparation for competition. Athletic events shall be officiated by qualified personnel. Legal
Reference: (see next page) ATHLETIC COMPETITION (continued) BP 6145.2(c) Legal
Reference: EDUCATION CODE200-261
Prohibition of discrimination on the basis of sex 17580-17581
Football Equipment 33353-3353.5
California Interscholastic Federation; implementation of policies,
insurance program 33354 CDE authority over interscholastic athletics 35160.5
District policies; rules and regulations 35161 Powers and duties generally 35179 Interscholastic athletics 48930-48938
Student organizations 49020-49023
Athletic programs; legislative intent, equal opportunity, apportionment,
prohibited sex discrimination 60850-60856
High School Exit Examination CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 54900-4965 Nondiscrimination in elementary and secondary education programs receiving state financial assistance 5531
Supervision of extracurricular activities of pupils 5590-5596
Employment of noncertificated coaches UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 201681-1688 Discrimination based
on sex or blindness, Title IX COURT DECISIONSHartzell v. Connell, (1984) 35 Cal. 3d 899 Adopted: 4/78 OROVILLE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Revised: 12/86, 8/21/02 Oroville, California |