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 CODE
200-261
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 5
4900-4965
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 20
1681-1688 Discrimination
based on sex or blindness, Title IX
COURT DECISIONS
Hartzell v. Connell,
(1984) 35 Cal. 3d 899
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