I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this procedure is to provide guidelines related to school district-sponsored student activity programs.
II. ELEMENTARY STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Elementary student activities will be coordinated and implemented through an agreement at each school site with the building administrator, Moorhead Community Education and other community organizations. Any request for elementary student activities will be recommended to the Superintendent through the Activities Council.
III. STUDENT ACTIVITIES
A. Middle and high school student activity programs are district-sponsored co-curricular and extra-curricular programs available to all enrolled students. All student activities must be sanctioned and approved by the school district and shall meet the standards of the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) or other identified governing bodies.
B. Middle school activities may also be coordinated with Community Education or other community partners.
C. All student activities must follow district policies, including:
1. Fundraising
2. Transportation
3. Student Discipline
4. Staff Discipline
5. Use of School District Facilities and Equipment
D. All student activities must comply with the federal Title IX regulations related to gender equity.
IV. ACTIVITY PROGRAM EXPANSION
A. Parties interested in developing a district-sponsored activity program may complete a proposal form (Administrative Procedure 510.2) available in the middle or high school activity director's office. The procedures shall be as follows:
1. Brief description of why the program is desirable and how it will be implemented.
2. Grade levels to be included.
3. Number of participants expected, years 1-5.
4. Determine the impact on Title IX.
5. Identify the facilities required.
6. Present the itemized budget necessary to fund the program and, if implemented, how it would affect the budgets of the present activities programs.
7. How would the implementation of this new program affect other programs and the overall program?
B. The proposal will be presented at an Activity Council meeting. The council will list both rationales in support of and rationale in opposition to the proposal.
C. The proposal will then be forwarded to the Superintendent for further action.