6145.2

Policy

Instruction

Interscholastic Activities

Interscholastic activities are recognized as an integral part of the school activity program. As such, they should justify their existence as educational experiences which promote good sportsmanship, fair play, development of leadership potential, and good school citizenship.

The board approves interscholastic, competitive athletics for grades 7-12. The teaching of the values of character, self-discipline, respect, honesty, responsibility and sacrifice is important.

Partial financial support of interscholastic activities will be from budgeted funds, thus freeing the program from total dependence upon gate receipts. The district will work toward making activities self-supporting.

Budgets and subsidies for the growth and development of the overall athletic program may be recommended by the athletic director for board of education consideration. Realizing the support of the community and its patrons is vital in the development of a progressive athletic program, the costs of tickets and admissions to events will avoid becoming prohibitive.

Those students not able to compete on an interscholastic level of competition will be offered alternate programs of competition when demand warrants.

Adopted: June 4, 1990