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.
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 shall be 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 shall be the responsibility of the parent and the student.
CROSS REF.:
Student Rights and Responsibilities, Policy 502
Good Conduct Rule, Policy 503.4
Student Activities, Policy 504
Community Activities Involving Students, Policy 904
- First Adoption:
- 1983-01-24
- Revision Adoption:
- June 30, 1993/ February 21, 1999
- Reviewed Dates:
- July 17, 2016/ November 14, 2021
- Legal Reference:
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Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier, 484 U.S. 260 (1988).
Iowa Code §§ 280.13-.14 (1995). 281 I.A.C. 12.6.