1215 W. Lewis Street
2150 - Co-Curricular Program Policy
INSTRUCTION
Co-Curricular Program
The board recognizes that the goals and objectives of the district can best be achieved by providing a broad offering of purposeful learning experiences, some of which are more
appropriately conducted outside of the approved curriculum of the district. Such activities shall ordinarily be conducted wholly or partly outside the regular school day and shall be available to all students who voluntarily elect to participate. The co-curricular program encompasses approved curriculum relation activities.
The board shall approve all activities included within the associated student body (ASB) program. The principal is authorized to approve curriculum-related activities that are not part of
the ASB program and shall make school facilities available for them and designate staff members to support and supervise them.
The criteria to be used by the principal for approving curriculum-related activities are:
A. The purpose and/or objectives shall be part of a specific program or course offering;
B. The participating students shall be currently enrolled in a related course or program or possess the entry level knowledge and/or skills to successfully participate in the activity;
C. The group shall be supervised by a qualified staff member;
D. The cost of the activity must not be prohibitive to student or district;
E. The activity must comply with Title IX requirements;
F. All activity must take place on school premises unless approved in advance by the school
principal; and
G. The activity must not be secretive in nature.
The board directs the superintendent to develop appropriate procedures for proper planning, funding, approval and implementation of all activities offered within the above guidelines.
The principal shall be responsible for administering the co-curricular program in the school. An opportunity will be made available in each school for students, including those with disabilities, to participate in some aspect of the program. A survey shall be conducted at least once every three (3) years to assure that the recreational and athletic activities program accurately responds to the needs and desires of both boys and girls.
Co-curricular programs, like all instructional programs sponsored by the school district, will not discriminate regardless of race, national origin, religion, gender, or handicapping condition.
Under the authority of Title IX, co-curricular programs will comply with the additional requirements in the area of fiscal equality as specified in Chapter 28A.640 of the Common Schools laws of the State of Washington.
Specifically, the district shall evaluate its intramural and interscholastic program at least once each year to ensure that equal opportunities are available to members of both sexes with respect to participation in interscholastic and/or intramural programs.
Cross References:
Board Policy 2153 Noncurriculum-Related Student Groups
Board Policy 2151 Interscholastic Athletics
Legal References: RCW 28A.600.200 Interschool athletic and other extra curricular activities-curricular activities for students, regulation of – Delegation, conditions
RCW 28A.640.020 Regulations, guidelines to eliminate discrimination – Scope
WAC 392-138-010 Definitions
WAC 392-138-030(2a) Powers – Authority and policy of board of directors
WAC 392-190-030 General – Recreational and athletic activities – Equal opportunity
factors considered
WAC 392-190-040 Recreational and athletic activities –student interest – Required survey instrument
Adoption Date: April 26, 1994