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2021-2022 Oregon School Activities Association 2021‐2022 Oregon School Activities Association Handbook Peter Weber, Publisher / Editor Published by OREGON SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION 25200 SW Parkway, Suite 1 Wilsonville, OR 97070 Phone: 503.682.6722 Fax: 503.682.0960 How to find information in the OSAA Handbook The first section of the OSAA Handbook includes a Table of Contents to the entire publication. The Cheerleading, Dance and Drill, Music and Speech Handbooks have been removed from this publication. These handbooks can be found on their respective activities pages of the OSAA website. Wording that has been changed from previous years is indicated by bold italic lettering. Linked references to other sections are shaded and Questions and Answers are shaded. OSAA Mission Statement The mission of the OSAA is to serve member schools by providing leadership and state coordination for the conduct of interscholastic activities, which will enrich the educational experiences of high school students. The OSAA will work to promote interscholastic activities that provide equitable participation opportunities, positive recognition and learning experiences to students, while enhancing the achievement of educational goals. Non‐Discrimination Policy (Executive Board Policies, Revised July 2019) A. The Oregon School Activities Association does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, age or disability in the performance of its authorized functions, and encourages its member schools, school personnel, participants and spectators to adopt and follow the same policy. B. A claim of discrimination against a member school shall be brought directly to the member school of concern. C. Any party that believes he/she has been subjected to an incident involving discrimination or discriminatory harassment at an OSAA sanctioned event, may submit a written complaint through the online complaint process proved on the OSAA website (Complaint Form). When the coaches, players students, staff or spectators of any members school engage in discriminatory behaviors, or act in a manner disruptive to the school environment, or cause disorder or infliction of damage to persons or property in connection with any festival, meet, contest or championship sanctioned by the Association, the Executive Board may treat such acts as a violation by the school of the Rules of the Association. See Rule 3, “Contests – Sportsmanship – Crowd Control” for additional information. OSAA Sportsmanship Statement Interscholastic activities are an integral part of the educational curriculum and experience. High school activities promote the character development of participants, enhance the educational mission and promote civility in society. Therefore, student‐athletes, coaches, spectators and all others associated with high school activities programs and events should adhere to the fundamental values of respect, fairness, honesty and responsibility. These values should be established as a priority among all OSAA member high schools. It is the responsibility of each member high school to establish policies for sportsmanship and ethical conduct consistent with the educational mission and goals of that school and to continually educate students, coaches, teachers, parents and all involved about those policies. Oregon School Activities Association 25200 SW Parkway Avenue, Suite 1 Wilsonville, OR 97070 503.682.6722 http://www.osaa.org MAJOR OSAA RULE CHANGES FOR THE 2021‐22 SCHOOL YEAR These changes either were implemented during the 2020‐21 school year or are new for the 2021‐22 school year. CONSTITUTION (Articles and Rules) AMENDED COMPUTATION OF AVERAGE DAILY MEMBERSHIP (ADM) – BASE NUMBER. Adjusts how students attending non, full member schools are counted with a school district for the purposes of ADM. (Article 6.3.1. – Computation of Average Daily Membership (ADM) – Base Number; October DA Meeting) AMENDED COMPUTATION OF AVERAGE DAILY MEMBERSHIP (ADM) – SES FACTOR. Changes the free lunch percentage adjustment for schools above the state average. (Article 6.3.2. – Computation of Average Daily Membership (ADM) – SES Factor; October DA Meeting) AMENDED OUT OF SEASON AND NON‐SCHOOL ACTIVITIES. Aligns sports and activities regarding what is allowed to be required out of season. (Rule 7.3. – Out of Season and Non‐School Activities; October DA Meeting) AMENDED FIFTH YEAR HARDSHIP. Allows students seeking a fifth year hardship waiver to practice while an appeal is pending provided that local school board policy permits. (Rule 8.2.4. – Fifth Year Hardship Q&As; October DA Meeting) AMENDED AGE HARDSHIP. Allows students seeking an age hardship waiver to practice while an appeal is pending provided that local school board policy permits. (Rule 8.3.1. – Age Hardship Q&As; October DA Meeting) AMENDED SCHOOL REPRESENTATION. Provides similar eligibility opportunities for students attending OSAA member schools from Washington as is in place for Oregon member schools. (Rule 8.5.1. – School Representation; October DA Meeting) AMENDED SCHOOL REPRESENTATION. Adds language regarding General Education Development (GED) program students per new legislation. (Rule 8.5.1. – School Representation; July 2021 EB Summer Workshop) BOARD POLICIES AD HOC COMMITTEE PROCEDURES. Adds language for gender and ethnic diversity considerations when forming ad hoc committees. (BP – Ad Hoc Committee Procedures; September EB Meeting) ELIGIBILITY – GENERAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT (GED) STUDENTS. Adds language regarding General Education Development (GED) program students per new legislation. (BP – GED Students; July 2021 EB Summer Workshop) ENDOWMENT GAMES. Changes the revenue split, per a recommendation from the OSAA Foundation Board, between participating schools and the OSAA Foundation from 50/50 to 70/30. (BP – Endowment Games; May 2020 EB Meeting) HAIR ADORNMENTS. Adds language regarding hair adornments on an activity‐by‐activity basis per new legislation. (BP – Hair Adornments; July 2021 EB Summer Workshop) PRACTICE LIMITATION RULE (6A, 5A PILOT). Reinstates the 6A, 5A Pilot for team sports for the 2021‐22 school year. (BP – Practice Limitation Rule (6A, 5A Pilot); July 2021 EB Summer Workshop) PRACTICE LIMITATION RULE. Reinstates the Rule of Two for 4A‐1A Classification team sports for the 2021‐22 school year. (BP – Practice Limitation Rule; July 2021 EB Summer Workshop) PRACTICE MODEL. Requires a minimum of five days of practice prior to competition with another school in all sports (football remains unchanged at nine days required) unless the student participated in the immediately preceding season. (BP – Practice Model; July 2021 EB Summer Workshop) SCORE DIFFERENTIAL PROCEDURES. Addressing procedures when a contest’s score differential reaches a certain point in baseball, basketball, football, soccer and softball. (BP – Score Differential Procedures; July 2020 EB Summer Workshop) STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS – RANKINGS. Adjusts dates each season after which games added to a team’s schedule won’t be counted in the rankings. (BP – State Championships – Rankings; July 2021 EB Summer Workshop) G:\Publications\HANDBOOK\21‐22\OSAA\002‐Major Rule Changes.docx PARTICIPATION LIMITATIONS TRACK AND FIELD. Clarifies that a meet, whether one day or two days, shall count as one meet for teams and individuals. (Participation Limitations – Track and Field; February 2020 EB Meeting) FORMS MODIFICATIONS UPDATES. Existing forms have been modified to make them consistent with the changes specified above. The actual forms are no longer housed in the Handbook but have direct links at: www.osaa.org/governance/forms. STUDENT ACTIVITIES HANDBOOKS UPDATES. Activity specific changes have been made to the Band/Orchestra, Cheerleading, Choir, Dance/Drill, Solo Music and Speech Handbooks. OTHER QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. Additional Questions and Answers have been added to the Handbook. G:\Publications\HANDBOOK\21‐22\OSAA\002‐Major Rule Changes.docx Oregon School Activities Association 25200 SW Parkway Avenue, Suite 1 Wilsonville, OR 97070 503.682.6722 http://www.osaa.org Office Hours: Monday – Friday 7:30am – 4pm Summer: Monday – Thursday 7am – 4:30pm, Closed Friday STAFF Peter Weber, Executive Director x231 Steve Walker, Sports Information Director x232 email: [email protected] email: [email protected] K.T. Emerson, Assistant Executive Director x227 Candy Posey, Business Operations Manager x225 email: [email protected] email: [email protected] Brad Garrett, Assistant Executive Director x229 Kathi Fetch, Administrative Assistant x221 email: [email protected] email: [email protected] Kyle Stanfield, Assistant Executive Director x239 Kristie Patterson, Administrative Assistant x222 email: [email protected] email: [email protected] Kris Welch, Assistant Executive Director x230 Heidi Lopez, Administrative Assistant x224 email: [email protected] email: [email protected] Kelly Foster, Assistant Executive Director x233 Gibby Reynolds, IT Systems Administrator x228 email: [email protected] email: [email protected] OSAA STAFF AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Activities Calendar Kyle Media Steve Adding a Sport / Activity Kelly Meeting Arrangements Heidi Awards Programs Kelly / Kristie Merchandise Sales Kyle Band / Orchestra K.T. Member School Discount Ticket Orders Kristie Baseball Kris Officials / Registration Brad / Heidi Basketball Kris Handbooks / Plan Books Executive Staff Accounts Payable / Receivable / Insurance Candy Programs Steve Budget and Finance Peter / Candy Publicity, News Releases Steve Championship Information Kathi Rules Book Orders
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