Policy No. 5530
1.0 SCHOOL CLUBS-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS ONLY
- 1.1 General Provisions
- 1.1.1 Students are encouraged to enter into social activities of the school. All clubs and/or social groups shall:
- 1.1.1.1 Exist for the benefit of all students of the school.
- 1.1.1.2 Extend membership opportunities to all registered students.
- 1.1.1.3 Be organized in such a way that membership cannot be determined, even in part, by the popular vote of the club membership.
- 1.1.1.4 All clubs must adhere to standards of conduct set in Policy 5182 - Safe Schools.
- 1.1.1.5 Submit charters, constitutions, and by-laws which are consistent with the rules and regulations herein stated and which shall be approved by the school principal, the school faculty, the superintendent and the board of education.
- 1.1.1.6 Be under the sponsorship of one or more faculty members.
- 1.1.1.7 In order to be eligible to participate in any club, a student must return a signed parental permission form for that club.
- 1.1.1 Students are encouraged to enter into social activities of the school. All clubs and/or social groups shall:
- 1.2 Skiing Clubs
- 1.2.1 Senior high schools may sponsor ski clubs.
- 1.2.2 The clubs may organize and conduct cross-country or downhill ski activities outside of school time for their club members.
- 1.2.3 Students must meet the general school requirement of purchasing the school accident insurance policy or having a completed insurance waiver form on file at the school.
- 1.2.4 Instruction and supervision prior to and during the activity are to be in keeping with the general requirements of prudence and reason.
- 1.2.5 Transportation to and from the activity must be on a licensed public carrier.
- 1.3 Hiking Clubs
- 1.3.1 Senior high schools may sponsor hiking clubs.
- 1.3.2 Students may not engage in cliff climbing, rappelling or similar activities.
Board Approved: February 23, 1982
Board Approved: February 14, 2006
Board Reviewed: March 5, 2013
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