Students, as part of the educational program, may participate in contests or other public and private events approved by the administration that will be of benefit to the student and the educational program. Performance at such events is a privilege.
Students who fail to abide by this policy and the administrative regulations supporting it may be subject to disciplinary measures. 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 will be allowed to perform in these events only with proper permission and supervision and when the events do not disrupt the educational program or other school district operations. The events must be approved by the administration, unless it involves unusual travel and expense, in which case the board will take action.
It shall be the responsibility of the administration to develop administrative regulations regarding this policy. In developing the administrative regulations, these guidelines should be followed:
- Performances by student groups below the senior high school level should be allowed only on a very limited basis;
- All groups of students should have an opportunity to participate; and
- Extensive travel by one (1) group of students as a result of the requests should be discouraged.
It shall be within the discretion of the administration to determine whether the event will benefit the educational program and the participating students. Contests or other performances by students unapproved by the administration will be the responsibility of the parent and the student.
Legal Reference: Hazelwood School District v Kuhlmeier, 108 S.Ct. 562 (1988).
Iowa Code §§280.13-.14 (1991).
281 Iowa Admin. Code 12.6.
Cross Reference: 502 Student Rights and Responsibilities
504 Student Activities
1005 Community Activities Involving Students
Approved: 4-13-92
Reviewed: 12-10-18
Revised: 3-11-96
