No extracurricular or cocurricular program or activity shall be provided or conducted separately, and no district student's participation in extracurricular and cocurricular activities shall be required or refused, based on the student's sex, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, color, or mental or physical disability. Requirements for participation in extracurricular and cocurricular activities shall be limited to those that are essential to the success of the activity. (5 CCR 4925)
In order to provide for the health and safety of students, the district will conduct mandatory drug testing for all high school students who choose to participate in extracurricular leadership programs. This test will be held randomly. The intent of the drug-testing program is to create a safe, drug-free environment for students and to assist them in getting help when needed.
(cf. 5131.61 - Drug Testing)
No student shall be prohibited from participating in extra/cocurricular activities related to the educational program because of inability to pay fees associated with the activity.
The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that disabled students have access, to the extent possible, to extracurricular and cocurricular activities, student organizations and school-related social events, regardless of the severity or nature of their disabilities.
(cf. 0410 - Nondiscrimination in District Programs and Activities)
Extra/cocurricular activities shall be supervised by district employees whenever they are conducted under the name of the district.
(cf. 4127/4227/4327 - Temporary Athletic Team Coaches)
The Board desires to balance the academic needs of students with the benefits they receive from participating in school activities. In implementing this policy, the Superintendent or designee shall help ineligible students regain eligibility.
(cf. 6164.5 - Student Study Teams)
Eligibility Requirements
In order to participate in extra/cocurricular activities, students in grades 7 through 12 must demonstrate satisfactory educational progress in meeting the requirements for graduation.
(cf. 6146.1 - High School Graduation Requirements)
The Superintendent or designee may revoke a student's eligibility for participation in extra/cocurricular activities when a student's poor citizenship is serious enough to warrant loss of their privilege, or whenever a student tests positive for drugs.
Probation of one semester or less may be authorized by the Superintendent or designee. If a probation period is granted, student participation in the drug testing program is required.
(cf. 5131.6 - Drug Testing)
Students granted probationary eligibility must meet all the required standards by the end of the probationary period in order to remain eligible for participation.
(cf. 6145.2 - Athletic Competition)
The Board shall annually review this policy and implementing regulations.
Any decision regarding the eligibility of any child in foster care or a child of a military family for extracurricular or cocurricular activities shall be made by the Superintendent or designee in accordance with Education Code 48850 and 49701.
(cf. 6173.1 - Education for Foster Youth)
(cf. 6173.2 - Education of Children of Military Families)
When attending or participating in extracurricular and/or cocurricular activities on or off campus, district students are subject to district policies and regulations relating to student conduct. Students who violate district policies and regulations may be subject to discipline including, but not limited to, suspension, expulsion, transfer to alternative programs, or denial of participation in extracurricular or cocurricular activities in accordance with Board policy and administrative regulation. When appropriate, the Superintendent or designee shall notify local law enforcement.
(cf. 5131 - Conduct)
(cf. 5131.1 - Bus Conduct)
(cf. 5144 - Discipline)
(cf. 5144.1 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process)
(cf. 5144.2 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process (Students with Disabilities))
(cf. 6145.2 - Athletic Competition)
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
35145 Public meetings
35160.5 District policy rules and regulations; requirements; matters subject to regulation
35179 Interscholastic athletics; associations or consortia
35181 Students' responsibilities
48850 Participation of foster youth in extracurricular activities and interscholastic sports
48930-48938 Student organizations
49700-49704 Education of children of military families
CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5
350 Fees not permitted
4900-4965 Nondiscrimination in elementary and secondary education programs receiving state financial assistance
5531 Supervision of extracurricular activities of pupils
UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 42
2000h-2-2000h-6 Title IX, 1972 Education Act Amendments
COURT DECISIONS
Hartzell v. Connell, (1984) 35 Cal. 3d 899
Management Resources:
CALIFORNIA TASK FORCE REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE
Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children: Preliminary Final Report, March 2009
WEB SITES.
California Association of Directors of Activities: http://www.cadal.org
California Department of Education, Educational Options Office: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/pf/mc
California Department of Education, Foster Youth Services: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/pf/fy/
Policy FONTANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
adopted: June 20, 2001 Fontana, California
revised: December 8, 2010