I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to explain the financial support for students participating in activities at sectional, regional, state, and national events.
II. GENERAL STATEMENT
A. Sectional, Regional, and State Competitions/Activities
This section applies to those activities sponsored by the Minnesota State High School League or school district recognized organizations (refer to Administrative Procedure 542.1: Student Activity Fees, Terms and Conditions). School district students and their coaches participating in competitions/activities at the sectional, regional, and state level will be provided a school car, bus, or contracted travel, lodging with two or more students per room when possible, and registration fees upon approval of the building administrator and/or activities director. Meals will not be provided unless they are included in a registration fee or reimbursed by the Minnesota State High School League or other activity sponsors.
B. National Competitions/Activities
National competitions for state winners will be financed through activities' individual accounts and/or by student participants. District funds will not be used to finance student or coach participation in national competitions.
C. Other Sectional, Regional, State, and National Competitions/Activities
All other expenses will be the responsibility of the student, parent/guardian, or activity fund.
III. DISSEMINATION OF POLICY
This policy will be shared with students and parents/guardians at the beginning of the student activity.
Cross References:
Moorhead School Board Policy 541: Student Activity Eligibility
Moorhead School Board Policy 542: Student Activity Fees
Moorhead School Board Policy 544: Activities Fundraising
Moorhead School Board Policy 540: Student Activities