The student council provides for student activities, serves as a training experience for student leaders, promotes the common good, gives students a share in the management of the school, develops high ideals of personal conduct, acts as a clearinghouse for student activities, seeks to interest students in school district affairs and helps solve problems that may arise. Members of the council are student representatives who have direct access to the administration.
The principal, in conjunction with the students and licensed employees, will set forth the guidelines for the student government's elections, operations, and other elements of the government.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code § 279.8
Approved: March 19, 2007
Reviewed: November 11, 2015; May 8, 2024
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Extracurricular activities and student groups are related to the curriculum of the secondary schools in the school district. These secondary school curriculum-related student organizations may use the school facilities for meetings and other purposes before, after, and during the instructional school day.
It is the responsibility of the building principal to determine whether a student group is curriculum-related. One or more of the following questions will be answered affirmatively if the group is curriculum-related:
· Is the subject matter of the group actually taught in a regularly offered course?
· Will the subject matter of the group soon be taught in a regularly offered course?
· Does the subject matter of the group concern the body of courses as a whole?
· Is participation in the group required for a particular course?
· Does participation in the group result in academic credit?
It is the responsibility of the superintendent, in conjunction with the principal, to develop administrative regulations regarding this policy. The administrative regulations will include, but not be limited to, stating the process for establishing a curriculum-related student group, assigning a faculty advisor and obtaining board approval for each student group. The administrative rules will also include the purpose of each group and its relationship to the curriculum.
Legal Reference: Westside Community Board of Education v Mergens, 496 U.S. 226 (1990).
Bender v. Williamsport Area Community School District, 741 F.2d 538 (3d Cir. 1984), vacated and remanded on other grounds, 475 U.S. 534 (1986).
20 U.S.C. §§ 4071-4074 (2012).
Iowa Code §§ 287.1-.3; 297.9
Approved: March 19, 2007
Reviewed: November 11, 2015; May 8, 2024
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RESCINDED - combined with 502.3 (05/08/2024)
RESCINDED - see 502.3 series (05/08/2024)
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.
Cross Reference: 503.4 Good Conduct Rule
Approved: March 19, 2007
Reviewed: November 11, 2015; May 8, 2024
RESCINDED - combined with 704.6 (05/08/2024)
Policy No. 504.5: Students may raise funds for school-sponsored events with the permission of the Principal. Fund raising by students for events other than school-sponsored events is not allowed. Collection boxes for school fund raising must have prior approval from the Principal before being placed on school property.
All school organizations wanting to sponsor a fund raising activity must complete the following form and receive the Principal’s approval. Successful activities require advanced planning, thus, an activity request form should be submitted to the superintendent two weeks prior to the activity. The form should be completed by the organization’s leader (coach or sponsor), and verified with the signature of the sponsor(s).
Class or School Group:__________________________________Date of Request:_____________________
Type of Fund raising activity:________________________________________________________________
Supervision/Supervisor(s) for the Activity:____________________________________________________
Date(s) of Activity:__________________________ Facility to be used:_____________________________
Projected Start-Up Cost:______________________________ Projected Profit:_______________________
Purpose for Funds Raised:
RESPONSIBILITIES OF SPONSOR/TEACHER:
It is the responsibility of the sponsor/coach to be sure each participating adult & student understands the rules and procedures for handling merchandise/cash.
The sponsor/teacher will complete any forms required (i.e., Fund Raiser Request/Summary, Facility Use, Purchase Orders, Cash Box/Merchandise Inventory, etc.) and submitted to the Superintendent.
PROJECTED REVENUE & EXPENSES:
Revenue: Expenses:
Registration Fees: $______________per student Advertising: $___________________
# of students: $_______________ T-shirts: $___________________
Total revenue: $______________ Guest Instructor Fee:$______________
Other supplies: $_______________
Facility Rental: $__________________ (if applicable)
Total revenue: $________________ Total expenses: $________________
___________________________________________ ______________________________________________
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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 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 will 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 they involve unusual travel expense, in which case the board will take action. The events must not disrupt the education program or other school district operations.
A high school student who participates in school sponsored athletics may participate in a non-school sponsored sport during the same season with approval of the high school principal.
Such outside participation shall not conflict with the school sponsored athletic activity.
It is 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, academic requirements, 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. §§ 1681-1683; 1685-1686 (2012).
34 C.F.R. Pt. 106.41 (2012).
Iowa Code §§ 216.9; 280.13-.14 (2013).
281 I.A.C. 12.6., 36.15(7).
Cross Reference: 501 Student Attendance
502 Student Rights and Responsibilities
503 Student Discipline
504 Student Activities
507 Student Health and Well-Being
Approved: March 19, 2007
Reviewed: November 11, 2015; May 8, 2024
Board Policy East Buchanan Community Schools