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Enough is Enough - Part 1
October 6, 2008 |
WEST CENTRAL VALLEY GOOD CONDUCT POLICY (click to read on school’s site)
(Reference 503.4)
(Adopted 2003)
(Revised 2006)
Mission
Participation in school activities is a privilege. School activities provide the benefits of promoting additional interests and abilities in the students during their school years and for their lifetimes. Students who participate in extracurricular activities serve as ambassadors of the school district throughout the calendar year, whether away from school or at school. Students who wish to have the privilege of participating in school extracurricular activities must conduct themselves in accordance with board policy regarding student conduct. Students who fail to abide by this policy and the administrative regulations supporting it may be subject to disciplinary measures. The principal shall keep records of violations of the good conduct rule.
GOOD CONDUCT RULES AND PROCEDURES
The purpose of the Good Conduct Policy is to establish and provide clear and reasonable standards of conduct and procedures for the enforcement of these standards of conduct for all students participating in extra-curricular activities. It is the belief of West Central Valley that participation in activities is a privilege (not a right) that carries with it responsibilities to the school, the activity, and the students themselves. Activity participants serving as representatives of the school are role models for younger students and are thereby to be held in higher standards of conduct. Therefore, participants in district programs must adhere to rules and regulations, and display appropriate behavior, and conduct themselves in an exemplary manner. These rules are in force twelve (12) months of the year on or off of school property. The following are major, but by no means the only considerations in the establishment of these rules:
1. Pride, morale, and positive attitudes are important to the success of any activity. Students who violate established rules with impunity have a detrimental effect on other participants.
2. Public confidence is necessary for long-range continuation of activity programs in the public schools. Students whose actions are not consistent with the goals to be achieved through activity programs erode the public’s support of the program and jeopardize their continuation.
3. The use of controlled substances, not pursuant to a physicians prescription or direction, and the use of alcohol or tobacco is detrimental to the physical and psychological development of adolescents and reduces a participant’s ability to perform at his/her fullest capacity, and is illegal.
4. Physical conditioning is an important part of all athletics. Optimum physical conditioning is most efficiently maintained through a year round program.
The Activities Director shall keep records of violations of the Good Conduct Policy. Activities and Organizations subject to the good conduct rules include all athletic programs, non-curricular band and choral activities*, speech, FFA, FCCLA, cheerleading, drill team, drama, and elected or honorary positions including class officers, student council officers, homecoming king and queen, and all other school activities, clubs and organizations wherein students participate on a volunteer basis.
*A curricular band or choral activity is any performance that is required of all band and choir students as a part of their grade.
Violations:
. The determination of violation of these rules is not dependent on whether the student is prosecuted or convicted of any crime.
. No student in any extra-curricular program shall be found to have or admit to possessed, acquired, delivered, transported, or used: alcohol, tobacco, or a controlled substance.
. No student in any extra-curricular program shall be in attendance at an event where alcohol or drug violations occur. Students consuming alcohol during a religious ceremony supervised by clergy, or possessing a controlled substance prescribed by a physician will be allowed. This rule shall not include parties where the student’s parents are in attendance, or anniversaries, graduations or wedding receptions. Drinking or use of drugs by students at such events is still prohibited and will be penalized according to Good Conduct Policies.
. No student in any extra-curricular program shall engage in any act that would be grounds for arrest or citation in a criminal or juvenile court system (excluding minor offenses such as traffic or hunting/fishing violations) regardless of whether the student was cited, arrested, convicted or adjudicated for the act(s).
. No student in any extra-curricular program shall commit repeated violations or serious violations of any written policy, rule or regulation approved by the Board of Education.
. Additional requirements and regulations may be issued by the coach of each individual activity. These rules shall be presented in writing to the participants at the beginning of the season.
Reporting Good Conduct Violations:
Violations must be reported within 48 hours of the violation to West Central Valley administrative personnel. Violations observed by a faculty member, West Central Valley administrator, or civil authority will be acted upon immediately by the administration. The administration may require written, dated, and signed documentation of Good Conduct violations. The administration will notify the parents after substantiating the alleged infraction.
Sanction Options:
First Offense:
Individuals committing a first violation of the Good Conduct Policy will be ineligible for participation in extra curricular activities for four consecutive weeks. In an effort to provide further education and reinforcement for a substance-free lifestyle, the student will complete a licensed and certified program. Arrangements for the program can be made through the school, but must be paid for by the student and his/her family. Violations not involving drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and other controlled substances
shall not require the completion of a substance-abuse program. Additionally, the student will perform five hours of school related
community service that must be approved by the AD or high school principal. The community service must be completed prior to being
declared eligible to particiipate in each of the contest/event it was intended to reduce.
Second Offense:
Individuals committing a second violation of the Good Conduct Policy will be ineligible for participation in extra curricular activities for nine weeks beginning immediately upon the disclosure of said violation. In an effort to provide further education and reinforcement for a substance-free lifestyle, the student will complete a licensed and certified program. Arrangements for the program can be made through the school, but must be paid for by the student and his/her family. Violations not involving drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and other controlled substances shall not require the completion of a substance-abuse program. Additionally, the student will perform twenty hours of school related community service that must be approved by the AD or high school principal. The community service must be completed prior to being
declared eligible to participate in each of the contest/event it was intended to reduce. The student is also required to have a conference with the superintendent, high school principal, AD, and parents to set up guidelines for returning to extra curricular events or activities.
Third Offense:
Individuals committing a third violation of the Good Conduct Policy will be ineligible for participation in extra curricular activities for 12 calendar months beginning immediately upon discolosure of said violation. In an effort to provide further education and reinforcement for a substance-free lifestyle, the student will complete a licensed and certified program. Arrangements for the program can be made through the school, but must be paid for by the student and his/her family. Violations not involving drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and other controlled substances shall not require the completion of a substance-abuse program. Additionally, the student will perform forty hours of school related community service that must be approved byt he AD or high school principal. The community service must be completed prior to being declared eligible to participate in each of the contest/event it was intended to reduce. The student is also required to have a conference with the superintendent, high school principal, AD, and parents to set up guidelines for returning to extra curricular events or activities.
Fourth Offense:
Individuals committing a fourth violation of the Good Conduct Policy will be given a permanent suspension for the remainder of their high school career.
Re-eligibility:
All student’s eligibility will start anew on the last day of their eighth grade academic year.
Eligibility:
Violations will be cumulative beginning on the last day of their eighth grade academic year and continuing until the completion of the summer season after their graduation.
Transfer Students:
Failure to inform West Central Valley of an on-going good conduct suspension will be considered a violation of the West Central Valley Good Conduct Policy.
Student Participation in Non-School Sponsored Sports:
A West Central Valley high school student (grades 9-12) who participates in school sponsored athletics may participate in a non-school sponsored sport during the same season with the approval of the Activities Director. A student who participates in a sport in violation of this policy shall be in violation of the West Central Valley Good Conduct Policy.
Hearing Officer:
All suspensions involving West Central Valley athletics and activities directly related to West Central Valley athletics and activities will be initiated by the Activities director and/or High School Prinicpal or their designee. Violations of the Good Conduct Policy will affect the students ability to earn a letter and awards.
Procedure for Investigation
Whenever it appears that a participant has violated one or more of the foregoing rules, the following procedures shall be involved:
A. Suspension Hearing: The participant shall appear before the hearing officer who shall inform the participant of the nature of the alleged violation and the evidence against him/her. During this hearing, the participant has the opportunity to admit or deny the allegations and to provide a defense to or explanation for the alleged offenses. The hearing officer shall then make a finding of whether or not acts or conduct of the participant violated any school rule or policy, and if so, the student will be suspended and informed of the length of the suspension and the procedure for appeal.
B. Parent/Guardian Notificiation: Whenever a suspension occurs, the parent(s)/guardian(s) of the suspended participant shall be notified of the suspension in writing and provided a copy of the suspension and appeal procedures. The parent(s)/guardian(s) of the suspended participant may request a conference with the hearing officer to discuss the reason for the suspension.
Appeal Procedure:
Within five (5) school days following the hearing officers decision, the participant or his/her parent(s)/guardian(s) may, by written request to the principal or his/her designee appeal the decision to a review panel. This panel shall be assembled by the Principal or his/her designee and consist of the high school principal, the activities director, and an additional building principal. One non-voting staff member may be selected by the participant or his/her parent(s)/guardian(s) to be added to this panel, if such selection is in writing and attached to the written request for review. The members of the review panel, and the aggrieved student shall be notified of the date, time and place of reivew panel meeting. Such meeting shall be held no later than five (5) school days following receipt by the hearing officer of the written request for the meeting. The panel shall hear evidence presented by both sides and shall recommend a decision (the review panel may recommend the removal of the suspension, increase or decrease the period of suspension, or affirm the suspension of the hearing officer) in writing to the Principal within two (2) school days of the meeting. Within three (3) school days of the review panel’s recommendation, the Principal shall make a final decision. Within five (5) school days following the Principal’s decision, the participant or his/her parent(s)/guardian(s) may, by written request to the Superintendent, appeal the decision to the Superintendent who may affirm, reverse, or modify the Principal’s decision. The Superintendent shall notify the participant and his/her parent(s)/guardian(s) in writing of his/her decision within five (5) school days of receipt of the letter of appeal. Within five (5) days following the Superintendent’s decision, the participant or his/her parent(s)/guardian(s) may, by written request to the secretary of the Board of Directors of the West Central Valley Community School District, appeal the decision to the Board of Directors. The Board may hear the appeal in closed session at the Board’s next regular meeting or sooner at a special meeting of the Board of Directors if so ordered by the Board. Formal action will be taken in an open meeting. After consideration, the Board may affirm, reverse, or modify any previous decision. The Board will apply a “preponderance of the evidence”, i.e. “greater weight of the evidence” standard in deciding appeals. Appeals will be limited to:
- whether the student violated the Good Conduct Rule
- whether the procedures of the Good Conduct Rule have been followed;
- whether the penalty imposed is in violation of the Good Conduct Rule
Upon specific written request, if the issue alleged is that the student did not violate the Good Conduct Rule, evidence through documents and witnesses may be allowed by the Board President within parameters as established by the Board President. The written appeal shall state the specific grounds of appeal and may include a specific written request for the right to present evidence as above noted.
D. The decision of the Board of Education may be appealed to the Iowa Department of Education and from their decision, to the District Court, as provided by law.
Note: During the appeal procedure, a participant will be ineligible.
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who won the jv game against DM Christian last night?
DM Christian. But Mitch Mayer made an awesome touch down last night, I believe it was our only score, but it was a beauty!! The game was also ended early do to the rain.
When I heard what our homecoming king did to the teachers aid i was appalled! And then threatened her on her answering machine by the parent I still cant believe he’s playing football. When I saw the other senior do what he did 2 weeks ago I was flabergasted that he stayed on the team. When I saw the other senior and his fits and rage this last Friday it was just embarrassing!And then last night at the jv game the other Miller boy got kicked out. I thought good for you Mr. Gabe. Why are we letting this happen with the seniors? Our teachers aids being called the c-word! The parents calling and threatening her? Im not going to any other gamnes they are in.
It is a joke. If the coaches aren’t going to do anything then Mrs. Wilson or Dr. Arnold need to do something. Its embarassing cheering on a team when their players act like that.
The kid Kyle that got king is nothing but TROUBLE!! just my feelings. I think the parent’s also need to get kicked out of the game BRUCE MILLER he is a JOKE!!
Chase Fremeyer had his hands on the ref and appeared to be arguing with him. He got pulled out but I wonder what really went on.
We are getting pretty embarrasing with all the bad sportsmanship and disrespect.
It is too bad that most of the team is doing good and shows respect but the ones that should be leaders are setting a very bad example for the others.
I agree that the whole Miller family is bad news when it comes to shortsmanship and respecting others. They think they are better than everyone else when it comes to sports.
I choose to disagree with them.
get your facts staight. the kid called the aid a b word, not a c word. and he was not allowed to play friday night and got a two day suspension. the problem has been addressed and the drama needs to get over.
get YOUR facts straight. he called her both the c word and the b word, in fact a f word b word. and he chose a 3 day oss, not 2 days. other school employees heard kyle call her that.
The parents are not doing their jobs. They should not allow this kind of behavior at home or school.
Adults who provoke bad behavior should be fired.
Just because you are a teacher or an “aide” doesn’t mean you have the right to treat students negatively. Maybe the reason she got called that was because she was BEING that? Truth hurts sometimes.
Well i bet noone on this blog was there when the kyle thing happened so how do u even know for sure what f or b or c words he said? and as for the millers, their family isnt all trouble, bruce and karla have done alot for the town and the school.
I agree. The Millers have done alot for the town, sports and booster club. But, that does not give them a right to live by a different set of rules than the rest of the players and families. They do show an ugly side and so do their kids.
Little brother is turning out just like Max. That is sad.
The thing with Kyle just happened Friday.
Ha, Debbie Wilson isn’t going to do a thing, she is the poorest excuse for a principal ever and has absolutely 0 qualifications and I MEAN ZERO. Arnold is a joke, but hey if I could get payed what he does for doing nothing, I wouldn’t rock the boat either.
The Millers; just another generation acting as previous generations did. Let them get away with anything. All the good things they might do will not make up for the actions of the children.
What have the Miller’s done for this town? Absolutley nothing other then bringing it a bad reputation! The kids are a product of the parents, why would you expect anything different.
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Then quit coming to our games if you are going to talk shit about the players. Because obviously no one is doing anything about it. You are all just running your mouths.
dude you have know fucking clue what you are talking a/b mak is a good kid he not like all the fuck kids at school he is nice to everone so shut the fuck up and get a life
I feel that there are quite a few “Stinkers” commenting on this blog. It’s no wonder why the kids act the way they do. Look at all the disrespect and bad langauge that is apparent in the comments above. I believe that everybody has choices and with those choices, either consequences or rewards for the choices should follow these actions. I tell my children that if they choose to be naughty, they will suffer the punishment. If I don’t enforce the punishment, then I do not deserve RESPECT for my choice to not follow through with their punishment. We all need to know what our bounderies are. Each one of us is ultimately responsible for our choices and our behavior. The bounderies need to be in black and white and punishment or rewards need to be the same for everybody! If I got in trouble at school when I was a kid, the punishment from the principal was nothing compaired to what I was going to receive from my parents when I got home. Parents, school adminstrators and teachers are afraid to punish kids now a days. The kids will accuse abuse. I do not believe in hitting my children, but if you take something important away from them(cell phone, TV, internet, Gameboy, cars, getting to do things with their friends, participating in extra curricular activities and list goes on.) You can also assign extra chores. It is a parent’s responsibility to teach by example. These are my opinions on this subject. I will not judge or name names. I know that we all make mistakes. And most of us learn from them. I think that parents need to instill values and teach our children right from wrong.
i get that kyle was wrong for saying what he did to her but how are you better when you get online and call the entire miller family worthless trouble makers? and dont pretend to know people when you show up their football game every few weeks. you dont actually know anything
Way to put it Zach, you guys are doing the exact same thing that he did. You just don’t have the guts to do it to their faces so you do it online, and anonymously at that.