I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to define the eligibility, responsibilities and penalties that the Moorhead Area Public Schools system utilizes relating to the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) rules.
II. GENERAL STATEMENT
The Minnesota State High School League rules regarding eligibility shall be extended to include all activities which are a part of the extra-curricular and co-curricular programs of Moorhead High School. These rules also extend to any middle school student who participates in an event or program at the middle or high school level.
The rule applies to the entire 12-month calendar year and any portion of an activity season which occurs prior to the start of the school year or after the close of the school year. Moorhead Area Public Schools follows all general rules and penalties related to activity eligibility provided by the MSHSL. Athletic eligibility information can be accessed at www.mshsl.org or by contacting the Moorhead High School Activities Office. (Refer to Administrative Procedure 541.1.)
Legal References:
Section 703 of the Title 2000e, et seq.
Minn. Stat. 363A (Minnesota Human Rights Act)
Cross References:
Moorhead School Board Policy 570: Prohibition of Harassment and Violence
Moorhead School Board Policy 571: Hazing Prohibition
Moorhead School Board Policy 572: Drug-Free Workplace/Drug-Free School
Moorhead School Board Policy 573: Tobacco-Free Environment
Moorhead School Board Policy 540: Student Activities
Moorhead School Board Policy 578: Bullying Prohibition
Moorhead School Board Policy 608: Home-Schooled Students