School sponsored or approved activities are an important part of the school program and offer students the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities not offered during
the regular school day. School sponsored or approved activities are provided for the enjoyment and opportunity for involvement they afford the students.
Individuals are permitted to attend school sponsored or approved activities or visit the school building only as guests of the school district, and, accordingly as a condition of
such permission, they must comply with the school district's rules and policies. Individuals will not be allowed to interfere with the education program, enjoyment of the
students participating, other individuals or with the performance of employees and officials supervising the school sponsored or approved activity. Individuals, like the student
participants, are expected to display mature behavior and sportsmanship. The failure of individuals to do so is not only disruptive but embarrassing to the students, the school
district and the entire community.
To protect the rights of students to participate in the education program, or activities without fear of interference, and to permit the employees or sponsors and officials of
sponsored or approved activities to perform their duties without interference, the following provisions are in effect:
Abusive, verbal or physical conduct of individuals directed at students, employees, officials or sponsors of sponsored or approved activities or at other individuals will
not be tolerated.
Verbal or physical conduct of individuals that interferes with the performance of students, employees, officials or sponsors of sponsored or approved activities will not
be tolerated.
The use of vulgar, obscene or demeaning expression directed at students, employees, officials or sponsors participating in a sponsored or approved activity or at other
individuals will not be tolerated.
If an individual becomes physically or verbally abusive, uses vulgar, obscene or demeaning expression, or in any way interrupts an activity, the individual may be removed
from the event by the individual in charge of the event and the superintendent may recommend the exclusion of the individual from the school buildings or from future
sponsored or approved activities
Upon recommendation of the superintendent, the board will cause a notice of exclusion from the school building or from sponsored or approved activities to be sent to the
individual involved. The notice will advise the individual of the school district's right to exclude the individual from school buildings, school district activities and events and
the duration of the exclusion. If the individual disobeys the school official or district's order, law enforcement authorities may be contacted and asked to remove the
individual. If an individual has been notified of exclusion and thereafter tries to enter a school building or attends an sponsored or approved activity, the individual will be
advised that his/her attendance will result in prosecution. The school district may obtain a court order for permanent exclusion from the school building or from future school
sponsored or approved activities.
NOTE: This policy reflects the Iowa trespass law and outlines a school district's authority to enforce the law. This policy is not a mandatory policy. Boards can amend the
language as needed to fit their individual needs.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 279.8; 716.7 (2007).
Cross Reference: 205 Board Member Liability
504 Student Activities
802.6 Vandalism
903 Public Participation in the School District
Approved 4/19/2010
Reviewed
Revised
