Regulation 6700-1

Authorization of Student Activities

Authorizing New Activities

Reviewed and affirmed by the Board: 
Last Revision: 
Original publish date: 02/12/2009
Related policies & regulations:  6700
Legal references:  

 

When either the middle school or high school activities council votes affirmatively that an activity should be considered to become an authorized activity, information will be gathered to assist the activities council in its deliberation, which may include, but is not limited to, the following:

  1. Results from a survey that provides data regarding number of schools participating, student participation numbers, coaches’ availability (salary cost estimate), funding (equipment, uniforms, etc.), site availability, season of sport preferred, etc.
  2. Data regarding the positive/negative impact of the addition to the proportionality ranges and activity offerings among District activities.
  3. Confirmation from an adequate number of schools in geographical area to complete a schedule.
  4. Estimated costs for annual travel.
  5. Identification of adequate, accessible and affordable practice and competition sites.
  6. Cost estimates per school for start and maintenance of the activity.
  7. Verification of officials’ availability, training/certification, fees and other costs.
  8. Assessment of safety and liability issues associated with the new activity.

Results from the above described data collection will be reviewed by the Activities Council.  If the Activities Council votes affirmatively to recommend the authorization of an emerging activity, it is forwarded to the Superintendent or designee for consideration. If the Superintendent or designee makes a recommendation to the Board to authorize an emerging activity, it will include the following information:

  1. Overview of the activity and the benefit of its authorization.
  2. Cost estimates for the start-up and ongoing maintenance of the activity.
  3. Proposed start date for the activity.
  4. Recommendation on whether or not to include the activity in Policy 6700 if the activity is offered in high schools.