410 School Activities

I. PURPOSE
 
The purpose of this policy is to impart to students, employees and community the school district's policy related to the student activity program.
 
II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY
 
School activities provide additional opportunities for students to pursue special interests that contribute to their physical, mental and emotional well-being. They are of secondary importance in relationship to the formal instructional programs; however, they complement the instructional program in providing students with additional opportunities for growth and development.
 
III.  RESPONSIBILITY
 
A. The School Board expects all students who participate in school sponsored activities to represent the school and community in a responsible manner. All rules pertaining to student conduct and student
discipline extend to school activities.
 
B. It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to disseminate information needed to inform students, parents, staff and community of the opportunities available within the school activity program and the rules of participation.
 
C. Those students who participate in Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) activities must also abide by the league rules. It shall be the responsibility of those employees who conduct MSHSL
activities to familiarize students and parents with all applicable rules, penalties, and opportunities.
 
D. The superintendent shall be responsible for conducting an annual evaluation of school activity programs and presenting the results and any recommendations to the School Board.
 
 
Legal References:

Minn. Stat. § 123.38 (Cocurricular and Extracurricular Activities)
 
 
Adopted: April 13, 1998            

School Board
Independent School District 15
St. Francis, Minnesota