2017-2018 Tempe Union Parent Athletic Handbook

“Athletics are really the foundation of how kids' attitudes are formed and shaped. And that has to work with the coach and the parents." – Herm Edwards

Tempe Union Mission Statement

Excellence in Teaching and Learning

Tempe Union Athletic Mission Statement

DEVELOPING AND TRAINING STUDENT-ATHLETES THROUGH EDUCATION- BASED ATHLETICS WHICH INCLUDE HIGHLY COMPETITIVE EXPERIENCES, FOSTERED BY THE DEVELOPMENT OF ATHLETIC SKILLS, HIGH CHARACTER, DISCIPLINE, TEAMWORK, SPORTSMANSHIP AND EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP

Welcome:

As the Assistant Superintendent of Operations of the Tempe Union High School District… Welcome to the Tempe Union High School District Athletic / Activities Department. In Tempe Union we value extra-curricular activities which provide opportunities for our students to thrive in competitive programs. Our students compete with and among some of the best students, best athletes, and best coaches in the state. Many accomplishments have been received by all schools in Tempe Union High School District: State Championships, Region championships, All City, All Conference and national recognitions have been received, but most importantly, our district has supported, developed, and served outstanding student citizens who have made wonderful contributions to their families and communities in which they live. We believe in education-based athletics and activities that allow students to be challenged mentally, physically, and socially with guidance and support from adults in their lives; such as, parents and coaches. Being an athlete and competitor in high school sports and activities are worth the long lasting experiences. Our students learn positive hard-work ethic that is accomplished through relying upon others and being accountable to others. Extra-curricular activities provides students multiple observations of people they learn about and they learn to appreciate the acquired knowledge gained from diverse populations. There are few experiences in a child’s youth that provides what athletics and activities offer. The students are required to excel in the classroom, on a team, and in the community. When students harness skills necessary to master life-long skills from athletics and activities, they are more capable of succeeding when challenges in life occur in adult life. We, Tempe Union High School District family are an extension of your family. Our goal is to partner with families to instill common values that are found in strong ethics and integrity. Thank you for your support and for your trust in the development of your children.

Dr. Anna Battle Assistant Superintendent District Operations and District Athletic/Activities Director 480 345-3704 ● [email protected]

Table of Contents

Athletic Directors and Staff ...... 1 Tempe High School Sport Season and Coach Roster ...... 2 McClintock High School Sport Season and Coach Roster ...... 3 Marcos de Niza High School Sport Season and Coach Roster ...... 4 Corona del Sol High School Sport Season and Coach Roster ...... 5 Mountain Pointe High School Sport Season and Coach Roster ...... 6 Desert Vista High School Sport Season and Coach Roster ...... 7 Concussion and Head Injury Guidelines ...... 8 AIA Bylaws 14.14, 14.15, 17.1 & 17.1.1 ...... 9 Training/Baseline Testing ...... 9 Emergency Management & Referral ...... 10 Removal from Activity & Notification ...... 10 Approved Licensed Health Care Providers in Concussion Management ...... 11 Return to Play Protocol (RTPP) Procedure ...... 11 JJJ Extracurricular Activity Eligibility ...... 13 Passing Requirements & Guidelines ...... 14 Intervals for Grade Checks ...... 15 Plan for Remediation ...... 15 Operational Procedures ...... 15 Guidelines for Operation & Financial Responsibility ...... 16 Formal Non-Profit Corporation ...... 18 Informal Non-Profit Association ...... 19 Booster Organization ...... 20 KF-EA Community Use of School Facilities ...... 20 KJA Relations with Booster Organizations ...... 21 KF-RB Community Use of School Facilities ...... 22 TUHSD Athletic Dept. Position Statement: Working Relations with staff/coaches and Booster Groups ...... 22 KFA Public Conduct on School Property ...... 24 Additional Requirements of General Public ...... 25 JLCD Medicine/Administering Medicine to Students ...... 26 Opportunities for Parent Involvement – Ways to Donate ...... 27 Arizona Tax Credit Program (A.R.S. 43-1089.01) ...... 27 Arizona Department of Revenue Guidelines ...... 28 KCD Public Gifts / Donations ...... 29 KCD-R Public Gifts / Donations to Schools...... 29 Student Activity Fees ...... 30 Student Athletic Pick up ...... 31

IJOC School Volunteers ...... 31 AIA Bylaws 15.1 Student Eligibility Requirements...... 32 AIA Bylaws 15.10 Transfer Rule ...... 32 AIA Bylaws 15.11 Amateur Rule ...... 33 AIA Bylaws 15.12 Recruitment Rule ...... 34 Register My Athlete ...... 35 Athletic Participation Clearance Procedures Section ...... 36 JICFA Hazing ...... 37 JICG Tobacco Use by Students ...... 38 JICH Drug & Alcohol Use by Students ...... 39 Medical Marijuana ...... 40 Alcohol ...... 41 JICK Student Violence/Harassment/Intimidation/Bullying ...... 41 Prohibition and Discipline ...... 43 Athletic Eligibility ...... 44 JJIB Interscholastic Sports ...... 44 Health & Safety of Participants ...... 44 TUHSD Emergency Action Plan ...... 45 Definitions: Exertional Heat Stroke ...... 45 Signs & Symptoms: Exertional Heat Stroke ...... 46 Recognition: Exertional Heat Stroke ...... 47 Treatment: Exertional Heat Stroke ...... 47 Return to Play Clearance: Exertional Heat Stroke...... 47 Rectal Thermometry Procedures...... 47 Communication Plan for Concerns ...... 48 NCAA Eligibility Quick Reference Sheet ...... 48 AIA Bylaw 14.13.1 Position Statement – Supplements, Drugs & Performance Enhancing Substances ...... 51 Tempe Union Parents’ Code of Ethics ...... 53 Tempe Union Athletics Parent Survey ...... 54

Revised 7-2017

Tempe High School Buffaloes Corona del Sol High School Aztecs Blue and White Orange and Yellow AD: Ms. Shelly Arredondo AD: Mr. Cory Nenaber [email protected] [email protected] (480) 967-1661 ext. 20105 (480) 752-8769 Admin. Asst. Mrs. Mary Fanucci Admin. Asst.: Ms. Yolanda Garcia [email protected] [email protected]

(480) 967-1661 ext. 20104 (480) 752-8888 ext. 80104 Principal: Dr. Stacia Wilson Principal: Mr. Nathan Kleve [email protected] [email protected] (480) 967-1661 ext. 20101 (480) 752-8888 ext. 80101 Equipment Mgr: Mr. Larry Todd Equipment Mgr: Mr. David Montgomery [email protected] [email protected] (480) 967-1661 ext. 20147 (480) 752-8888 ext. 80147 Athletic Trainer: Crystal Baca Athletic Trainer: Renee Williams [email protected] [email protected] (928) 607-4368 ext. 20148 (928) 792-7844

McClintock High School Chargers Mountain Pointe High School Pride Red and Blue Maroon and Gold AD: Mr. Jermaine Whitaker AD: Mr. Mike Griffith [email protected] [email protected] (480) 839-4222 X60105 (480) 759-8449 ext. 50105 Admin. Asst. Ms. Lorraine Mushro Admin. Asst.: Ms. Alexandra Gastello [email protected] [email protected] (480) 839-4222 X60104 (480) 759-8449 ext. 50104 Principal: Mrs. Mayra Arroyo Principal: Mr. Bruce Kipper [email protected] [email protected] (480) 759-8449 ext. 50101 (480) 839-4222 X60101 Equipment Mgr: Rick Quinn Equipment Mgr: Mr. Terrence Davis [email protected] [email protected] (480) 759-8449 ext. 55147 (480) 839-4222 ext. 60197 Athletic Trainer: Carlos Villalpando Athletic Trainer: Chantal King [email protected] [email protected] (480) 759-8449 ext. 50171 (269) 290-2235 Athletic Trainer: Claudia Costin

[email protected] (480) 759-8449 ext. 50171 Marcos de Niza High School Padres Brown and Gold Desert Vista High School Thunder AD: Mr. Carlos Alvarado Blue and Gold [email protected] AD: Mr. Tommy Eubanks (480) 838-3200 ext. 40107 teubanks@@tempeunion.org Admin. Asst.: Debra O’Boyle (480) 706-7976 [email protected] Admin. Asst.: Ms. Susan Slavin (480) 838-3200 ext. 40104 [email protected] Principal: Mr. Sean McDonald (480) 706-7913 [email protected] Principal: Dr. Christine Barela (480) 838-3200 ext. 40101 [email protected] Equipment Mgr: Mr. Michael Johnson (480) 706-7925 [email protected] Equipment Mgr: Mr. James Snow (480) 838-3200 ext. 40916 [email protected] Athletic Trainer: Jenna Sorensen (480) 706-7900 ext. [email protected] Athletic Trainer: Steven Baca (623) 236-6485 [email protected] (928)699-5399 Athletic Trainer: Alexis King [email protected] (602) 818-1264 1 | P a g e

Tempe High School Buffaloes

FALL SPORTS WINTER SPORT SPRING SPORT Aug.-Nov. season Nov.-Feb. season Feb.-May season Cheer tryouts are April 2017 Girls Badminton Boys & Girls Baseball Sarah Moravitz Basketball Bryan Maxwell [email protected] Tom Saltzstein – Boys [email protected] [email protected] Dave Morton – Girls [email protected] Boys & Girls Boys & Girls Softball Cross Country Soccer Megan O’Neill Brandon Thompson Steve Cihomsky – Boys [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Eric Smith Cameron Rosenberger – Girls [email protected] [email protected] Football Wrestling Boys & Girls Varsity Head Coach Alex Pavlenko Sr. Tennis Brian Walker [email protected] Candice Reeve – Boys [email protected] [email protected] Darlene Periconi – Girls [email protected] Boys & Girls Boys & Girls Golf Track/Field Scott Berren – Boys Eric Smith [email protected] [email protected] Bryan Maxwell – Girls [email protected] Boys & Girls Cheer Swimming Kayla Celaya Lauren Jimenez [email protected] [email protected] Website Dive Coach - TBD http://tempecheer.weebly.com/ Girls Volleyball Athletic Trainer Doug Kiefer Crystal Baca [email protected] [email protected]

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McClintock High School Chargers

FALL SPORTS WINTER SPORT SPRING SPORT Aug.-Nov. season Nov.-Feb. season Feb.-May season

Girls Badminton Boys & Girls Baseball Dawn Johnson Basketball Paul Mather [email protected] Sam Dentz – Boys [email protected] [email protected] Sherre Walker – Girls [email protected] Boys & Girls Boys & Girls Softball Cross Country Soccer TBD Jeff Dodge - boys Carlos Aguilera [email protected] [email protected] Dean Hebert - girls Elliott Belden [email protected] [email protected] Football Wrestling Boys & Girls Varsity Head Coach TBD Tennis Corbin Smith Karen Crane – Boys [email protected] [email protected] Kathy White – Girls [email protected] Boys & Girls Boys & Girls Golf Track/Field Bill Hubele – Boys James Ward - Boys [email protected] [email protected] Karen Crane – Girls Melissa Faubus – Girls [email protected] [email protected] Boys & Girls Boys Volleyball Swimming/Dive Jeff Dunn Melissa Ripley [email protected] [email protected] Girls Volleyball Jeff Dunn [email protected] Spiritline Athletic Trainer Fall/Winter Chantal King Megan Urquidez [email protected] [email protected]

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Marcos de Niza High School Padres

FALL SPORTS WINTER SPORT SPRING SPORT Aug.-Nov. season Nov.-Feb. season Feb.-May season

Girls Badminton Boys & Girls Baseball Claudia Ramirez Basketball Steve Schuck [email protected] David Stark – Boys [email protected] [email protected] Larry Holmes – Girls [email protected] Boys & Girls Boys & Girls Softball Cross Country Soccer TBD MariAnne Webb- boys Bobby Davis – Boys [email protected] [email protected] MariAnne Webb- girls Steve Jorgensen - Girls [email protected] [email protected] Football Wrestling Boys & Girls Varsity Head Coach Jeremy Muir Tennis Paul Moro [email protected] Brian Blackwelder– Boys [email protected] [email protected] David Stark – Girls [email protected] Boys & Girls Boys & Girls Golf Track/Field Matt Courtney– Boys TBD - Boys [email protected] MariAnne Webb – Girls Peter McBroom– Girls [email protected] [email protected] Boys & Girls Boys Volleyball Swimming/Dive Melissa Yee Mick Wojciechoweicz - Girls [email protected] [email protected] Bart Baumler - Boys [email protected]

Girls Volleyball Athletic Trainer Melissa Yee Jenna Sorensen [email protected] [email protected]

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Corona del Sol High School Aztecs

FALL SPORTS WINTER SPORT SPRING SPORT Aug.-Nov. season Nov.-Feb. season Feb.-May season

Girls Badminton Boys & Girls Baseball Darren Ridge Basketball Dave Webb [email protected] Neil Macdonald – Boys [email protected] [email protected] Andy Strom – Girls [email protected] Boys & Girls Boys & Girls Softball Cross Country Soccer Jen “Jeep” Ray Teresa Hodge - Boys Dan Salas - Boys [email protected] Pat Smith - Boys [email protected] [email protected] Matt Smith – Girls Brian Crane [email protected] [email protected] Football Wrestling Boys & Girls Varsity Head Coach Jim Martinez Tennis Jon Becktold [email protected] Andrea Niederkorn – Boys [email protected] [email protected] Carol Sandvig – Girls [email protected] Boys & Girls Boys & Girls Golf Track/Field Pete Salazar– Boys TBD [email protected] Pat Reed– Girls [email protected] Boys & Girls Boys Volleyball Swimming/Dive Geoffrey Horewitch Ron Musgrave - Boys [email protected] [email protected] Michael Floyd – Girls [email protected] Girls Volleyball Sand Volleyball Ben Maxfield Ben Maxfield [email protected] [email protected] Athletic Trainer Renee Williams [email protected] Asst. Athletic Trainer Scott Mason [email protected]

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Mountain Pointe High School Pride

FALL SPORTS WINTER SPORT SPRING SPORT Aug.-Nov. season Nov.-Feb. season Feb.-May season

Girls Badminton Boys & Girls Baseball Rick Carter Basketball Matt Denny [email protected] Duane Eason – Boys [email protected] [email protected] Justin Hager – Girls [email protected] Boys & Girls Boys & Girls Softball Cross Country Soccer Sammi Hernreich Grant Sinclair Bryan Sabato - Boys [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Jazmyn Ledford – Girls [email protected]

Football Wrestling Boys & Girls Varsity Head Coach Greg Dayoob Track/Field Norris Vaughan [email protected] Tim O’Neil [email protected] [email protected]

Boys & Girls Boys Volleyball Golf TBD Tony Ramseyer – Boys [email protected] Max Pincus – Girls [email protected] Boys & Girls Boys & Girls Swimming/Dive Tennis Greg Mahon- Boys Dan Ray– Boys [email protected] [email protected] Steve Manusco– Girls Rick Carter - Girls [email protected] [email protected] Girls Volleyball Athletic Trainer Karen Gray Carlos Villalpando [email protected] [email protected] Claudia Costin [email protected]

Sand Volleyball TBD

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Desert Vista High School Thunder

FALL SPORTS WINTER SPORT SPRING SPORT Aug.-Nov. season Nov.-Feb. season Feb.-May season

Girls Badminton Boys & Girls Baseball TBD Basketball Cody Brassfield Gino M. Crump – Boys [email protected] [email protected] Raymond Patche – Girls

Boys & Girls Boys & Girls Softball Cross Country Soccer Phillip Becerra Chris Hanson - Boys Mark Wilson [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Doug Christofis - Girls Marvin Hypolite [email protected] [email protected] Football Wrestling Boys & Girls Varsity Head Coach David Gonzalez Track/Field Dan Hinds [email protected] Chris Hanson - Boys [email protected] [email protected] Cassandra Cline – Girls [email protected] Boys & Girls Boys Volleyball Golf Clay Webb Matt Russo – Boys [email protected] [email protected] Joe Inch – Girls [email protected] Boys & Girls Athletic Trainer Swimming/Dive Steven Baca Shawn O’Connell [email protected] [email protected] Girls Volleyball Athletic Trainer Molly West Alexis King [email protected] [email protected]

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TEMPE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT CONCUSSION GUIDELINES: Tempe Union High School District Sports Medicine Guidelines

Concussion and Head Injury Guidelines

Purpose: The purpose of these guidelines is to implement reasonable precautionary measures to protect students who show signs or symptoms of a concussion or head injury and to ensure students receive proper care and return to play in a safe manner.

Guidelines: State Law: A.R.S § 15-341(A)(24)(b)

 Requires before a pupil participates in an athletic activity, the pupil and the pupil’s parent/guardian must sign an information form at least once each school year that states that the parent/guardian is aware of the nature and risk of concussion.  All schools must provide concussion education information to students, parents, and coaches.  A pupil suspected of sustaining a concussion in a practice, game, or any other interscholastic athletic activity must be immediately removed from the athletic activity.  May be removed by: coach, parent from pupil’s team, official, or a licensed health care provider  Pupil may return to play if an approved licensed health care provider and the contracted Sports Medicine staff rule out a suspected concussion at the time of play.  On a subsequent day the pupil may return to play if the pupil has been evaluated by and received written clearance to resume participation in athletic activity from a health care provider who has been trained in the evaluation and management of concussions and head injuries and from the contracted Sports Medicine Staff.  Licensed Health Care Providers trained in the evaluation and management of concussions as defined by the state law are limited to: licensed physician (MD/DO), licensed athletic trainer (AT), licensed nurse practitioner (NP), and licensed physician assistant (PA)

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AIA Bylaws  14.14 CONCUSSION EDUCATION: All student athletes shall complete the Brainbook online concussion education course. Student athletes participating in sports as of the 2011-12 school year shall complete the course. All student athletes shall complete the course prior to participation in practice or competition. Note: The Brainbook online concussion education course must be completed by a student athlete only once.  Article 14.15 STUDENT INSURANCE – It is recommended that each student athlete have on file with the principal or his/her designee proof of insurance coverage or a waiver prior to practice.  Article 17.1 states “All head and assistant coaches, whether paid or volunteer, and all registered officials, shall complete the NFHS online education course entitled “Concussion in Sports – What You Need to Know.”  Article 17.1.1 states “Coaches shall be approved in accordance with the personnel policies of the school district and in accordance with the Arizona Revised Statues”

Procedure: Training/Baseline Testing  Brainbook was approved by AIA in 2011 as the concussion education course to be completed prior to participation in athletic activities. A certificate will be printed at the completion of the course and returned to the school’s athletic administration to be kept on file. Brainbook course can be found at www.aiaacademy.org  Pupils determined to be involved in high risk sports (baseball, basketball, cheer, pom, dive, football, high jump, pole vault, sand volleyball, soccer, softball, varsity dance line, volleyball, wrestling) will take a baseline neurocognitive test prior to beginning competition in their sport. This test will be conducted by TUHSD’s Sports Medicine staff and results will be kept on file with the school of attendance. The neurocognitive test used for TUHSD will be ImPACT.  NFHS online education course “Concussion in Sports – What You Need to Know” will be completed by all coaches.  Parent Notification & Approval  The permission form stating the risk of concussion and head injury included in the pre- participation packet will be signed and returned to athletic administration staff prior to pupil participating in athletic activities  Recognition of Concussion or Head Injury:  A pupil may be suspected of suffering a concussion or head injury if any of the following symptoms are observed arising from a possible blunt trauma, acceleration of force or deceleration of force  Transient confusion, disorientation, or impaired consciousness  Concentration or memory problems

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 Signs of other neurological or neuropsychological dysfunction, including but not limited to:  Headache  Nausea/vomiting  Dizziness  Fatigue  Balance problems  Sensitivity to light/noise  Irritability/emotional changes  Vision impairments  Reports of getting “dinged” or having “bell rung”

Emergency Management & Referral: the following situations indicate a medical emergency and require emergency medical assistance and transportation to an emergency room.  Any pupil who had prolonged loss of consciousness and who is not stable and worsening over time.  Any pupil exhibiting the following symptoms:  Deterioration of neurological function  Decreasing level of consciousness  Decrease or irregularity in respirations  Any signs or symptoms of associated injuries, spine or skull fracture or bleeding  Seizure activity  Severe increase in head or neck pain Removal from Activity & Notification:  Any coach, official, parent, or athletic trainer suspecting a concussion or head injury must remove the pupil from athletic participation immediately.  If a Licensed Athletic Trainer or a Team Physician is present on site, the pupil must be evaluated by the Team Physician or Licensed Athletic Trainer at time of injury. If the Team Physician evaluates the pupil the Team Physician’s decision will control  If no Athletic Trainer is present on site, parent/guardian may take pupil to an appropriate medical provider of their choice. Medical documentation must be brought back to the Sports Medicine staff upon evaluation by an outside medical provider.  At any time a concussion/head injury is suspected, the following personnel must be notified prior to continuation of athletic activity: coaching staff, sports medicine staff, and parent/guardians.  A pupil suspected of concussion/head injury will NOT be allowed to go home alone or drive. The pupil must be sent home with parent/guardians or responsible adult authorized by a parent/guardian if the parent/guardian is unable to be reached or cannot transport the pupil. If parent/guardian or other responsible adult are unable to be reached the pupil will be sent to appropriate medical facility.

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Approved Licensed Health Care Providers in Concussion Management  Pursuant to A.R.S § 15-341 (A) (24) (b) (SB 1521), the pupil must obtain evaluation/diagnosis and obtain written clearance to return to full participation by the following licensed health care providers who have been trained in concussion management: licensed physician (MD/DO), licensed athletic trainer (AT), licensed nurse practitioner (NP), and licensed physician assistant (PA)  If an outside medical provider refuses to clear a pupil to return to practice or competition, the decision of the outside medical provider shall be final, and the TUHSD Sports Medicine staff (Licensed Athletic Trainers and a Team Physician when available) will not override the decision of the outside medical provider. If an outside medical provider clears a pupil to return to practice or competition, TUHSD Sports Medicine staff will have the final say regarding clearance of all concussions or head injuries. This includes the authority to override clearance by an outside medical provider who is not affiliated with or a representative of the Sports Medicine staff for TUHSD. This is to ensure only health care providers who have adequate training in the management of concussions and head injuries are making return to play decisions regarding concussion/head injury. In addition, this prevents TUHSD from being exposed to litigation caused by improper clearance from outside health care providers.

The Return to Play Protocol (RTPP) Procedure  Graduated Return to Play Protocol  Stage 1: No activity  Stage 2: Light aerobic exercise  Stage 3: Sport-specific exercise  Stage 4: Non-contact training drills  Stage 5: Full-contact practice  Stage 6: Return to full participation

 Each stage in the Graduated RTPP should take 24 hours to complete. This gives a minimum of one week before full return to play.  Each stage must be completed asymptomatically, otherwise the pupil will return to previous asymptomatic level.  For neurocognitive testing TUHSD will use ImPACT to evaluate post-concussion symptoms. Prior to returning to play, the pupil must pass the neurocognitive testing with scores within baseline range. This test may be given multiple times throughout the return to play process. Scores will be evaluated by TUHSD’s Sports Medicine staff.  Possible Temporary Transitional Accommodations for Student-Athletes with Sports-Related Head Injuries.  Since concussions/head injuries affect the pupil’s cognitive abilities, pupils may experience delayed healing and prolonged or increased symptoms while in the classroom.  To combat this, the specific school’s Licensed Athletic Trainer will work directly with the school nurse and school administration in developing modifications and restrictions to the student’s

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academic work if warranted. If the student was referred to a physician, the treating physician will be asked to provide recommendations/guidance for classroom modifications.  Modification/Restrictions include but are not limited to:  Rest breaks as needed  Fewer hours at school  Additional time to complete tasks/tests  Additional help with school work  Reduced time using computer, reading, writing  Early dismissal from class to avoid busy/noisy hallways

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JJJ EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY ELIGIBILTY

The District shall comply with Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) regulations regarding athletic eligibility and may establish additional regulations that apply within the District.

All such activities conducted under the auspices of the District shall be under the direct supervision of the certificated individual responsible for the activity.

It is necessary to have the extracurricular activities function within a realistic framework of control. In order that students do not place a social or athletic function on a higher plane than the academic program, the following policy will be adhered to:

Students whose behavior presents a problem or jeopardizes school discipline may be ineligible for participation in extracurricular activities until such time as their behavior warrants reinstatement.

The same general standards shall apply for special education students except that such eligibility shall be determined on a case-by-case basis in relationship to the respective students' individual education programs.

As stated in Governing Board Policy JB, Equal Educational Opportunities, no student will be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity; students will not be denied eligibility on the basis of discriminatory factors.

The minimum District requirements for student academic eligibility to participate in extracurricular activities will be consistent with those established by the State Board of Education in compliance with A.R.S. 15-705.

Extracurricular activities are defined as all interscholastic activities and endeavors for which no credit is earned in meeting graduation or promotional requirements that are organized, planned, or sponsored by the District consistent with District policy.

Co-curricular and extracurricular programs, where no academic credit is earned, are to be established and designed to offer, for the greatest possible number of students, worthwhile athletic and leisure-time interests, wholesome recreational and social activity, and an opportunity to develop skills in democratic and cooperative management for these activities. These programs will be appropriate to the maturity of students and as varied as staff and facilities permit.

It shall be the responsibility of the principal or a person designated by the principal to assure that rules and regulations governing such activities are followed.

Students will not be academically penalized, in any way, if they are unable to attend any school sponsored activity scheduled for either a weekend or holiday if the absence is related to personal religious beliefs.

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Extracurricular activities include two (2) general areas:  Interscholastic activities  Endeavors for which no credit is earned

Interscholastic activities shall include all activities that function or operate under the guidelines, rules or procedures established by the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA.)

 Example: These will include activities in areas such as athletics, speech and debate, theater, music, Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC), chess, cheer/spiritline

Endeavors for which no credit is earned in meeting graduation or promotional requirements that are organized, planned, or sponsored by the District consistent with District policy shall include all school- approved extracurricular activities other than those covered under interscholastic activities.

 All school-sponsored clubs and student government are considered school-approved extracurricular activities. Exemptions include students in clubs that are an integral part of a class, such as COE, DECA, HERO, which shall not be subject to these regulations.

Passing Requirements and Guidelines

Arizona Department of Education (ADE) requirement. A student shall be required to earn a passing grade in all courses taken, which shall include a minimum of five (5) courses, to be eligible to participate. The Governing Board shall establish criteria for a passing grade.

District policy:

 A passing grade shall be a grade of D or better.

 Passing grades shall be determined on a cumulative basis, from the beginning of instruction to the recording of a final grade for the course.

 A grade of F or I shall not be considered a passing grade.

 All ninth (9th), tenth (10th), and eleventh (11th) grade students must be enrolled in a minimum of five (5) credit-bearing classes per academic year. Twelfth (12th) grade students much be enrolled in a minimum of four (4) credit-bearing classes.

 For initial participation, the student must have earned a passing grade in all courses.

 Student must pass all courses at the end of the grading period to be eligible.

 The student and the parents or guardians shall be notified of ineligibility in a manner such that confidentiality is maintained when ineligibility is determined to be necessary.

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Intervals for Grade Checks

The District shall establish periodic intervals for determining student eligibility to participate in extracurricular activities. Their periodic review must occur at equal intervals, at least at the respective grading periods during the school year. Student performance shall be checked and students shall be declared eligible or ineligible at the conclusion of each periodic interval.

For students declared to be ineligible, the period of ineligibility shall last until the grade or credit deficiency (or deficiencies) has been made up, pursuant to local District policy.

The end of the grading period shall determine eligibility.

Plan for Remediation

The District shall provide support services to address academic deficiencies.

Teachers, coaches, club, class, and activity sponsors are required to post office hours and be available to students.

Operational Procedures

The Activities and Athletics Offices shall determine which students are ineligible and shall provide, in writing, the sponsor/coach with this information. The parent and student will be notified by letter. The student will also be notified by the sponsor/coach in person.

The sponsor/coach will review with the student the options for remediation available to him in order to clear the deficiency and resume eligibility status. Support services shall be made available to students who become ineligible for extracurricular programs.

The notice to the coach/sponsor/advisor and parent will include the opportunities for remediation and the date of the next eligibility check.

Eligibility will be determined by passing grades at the end of the grading period.

The administration shall prescribe rules relating to the health and safety of all pupils participating in District-sponsored practice sessions, games, or other interscholastic athletic activities, including the provision of water, by establishing procedures to be taken for safeguarding the health and welfare of participants in the District's athletic programs. The procedures shall be updated periodically to conform with advances being made in the field of sports medicine.

The District will provide in-service training for coaches in the care and prevention of athletic injuries.

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Guidelines for Operation and Financial Responsibility

1. Obtain approval and support from school administrator. All activities and events require support from administration.

2. Principals/teachers/coaches should not be officers of the organization or signatures on the checking accounts. Nor should coaches, sponsors, or school officials be given a bank card to use for purchases.

3. Develop and adopt organization By-Laws (governing document). This document should include provisions for amendment and changing officers when necessary.

4. Establish offices of the organization (usually: President, V-President, Secretary, Treasurer.)

5. Develop annual budget plan and goals for the organization. Plan activities for the year based on the budget and goals.

6. Treasurer should produce a monthly financial report after the receipt of each bank statement. a) Report should identify all revenue sources during the month and reconciled with the deposits on the bank statement. b) The report should itemize all expenditures paid during the month, listing by date, check number, who it is written to, description of expense, and dollar amount. c) Cash balance on report should be reconciled to cash balance on bank statement. d) Copies of report and bank statement (with account number not showing) should be made available to all board members monthly and any other members that request or show interest. e) Board members should vote approval of the financial report after presented. f) An annual audit should be conducted by an independent third party (does not have to be a CPA).

7. Checking account should require two signatures on all checks. Monthly bank statements should be mailed to the school address, not an individual’s home. It is HIGHLY recommended that a Debit Card NOT be used.

8. Money collected through fundraisers and other organization activities should be accounted for, verified by, and prepared into deposit for the bank by TWO individuals.

9. Minutes of each Board and Membership meeting should be produced, distributed to members, and maintained for at least three years. Copies of the same should be on file in the respective school offices.

10. Arizona School Risk Retention Trust insurance policy includes liability insurance for parents support organizations as long as their meetings and activities are approved and co-sponsored by the school administrator. The organization should also be acknowledge by the District Governing Board.

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11. Fund raising activities must be approved and agreed to by site administrator.

12. Parent support organizations can choose to join the state and national Parent Teacher Association (requires payment of membership dues annually). Organization becomes a local chapter of a national non-profit corporation.

13. Parent organizations cannot compensate employees for services. If necessary, the request must go through the district.

14. Cannot operate on campus without school and District approval.

15. When group dissolves money should be transferred to appropriate student club.

16. When requested by District administrators, provide a list of all purchases given to school programs.

17. All donations must follow District policy. Contact the Principal’s Assistant for proper forms.

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Formal Non-Profit Corporation

1. File IRS Form SS4 to obtain a taxpayer I.D. number. Toll Free number 1-800-829-4933 or Web Site: www.irs.gov/

2. Contact Arizona Corporation Commission for application for Non-Profit Corporation, 1300 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85007-2929, (602) 542-3135. Internet information from www.cc.state.az.us/

3. Develop and adopt a set of organization By-Laws, establish officers of organization. (Sample by-laws may be found at www.?.net under parent information/parent support organizations.)

4. File application and Articles of Incorporation with the Arizona Corporation Commission (filling fee is $40)

5. Establish checking account with two signatures required on all checks.

6. After receiving stamped and approved Articles of Incorporation from the Arizona Corporation Commission, published the Articles in a local newspaper three (3) consecutive days. (aprox. $200) to establish 501© (3) Non-Profit Tax Exempt Organization.

7. File IRS form 1023 “Application for Recognition of Exemption” with the Internal Revenue Service (Application fee is $750) http://www.irs.gov/charities/article/0,,id=139504,00.html

8. Annual report required by Arizona Corporation Commission listing Current Officers and including financial statements. (Annual fee is $10)

9. Annual Financial Report is required to Internal Revenue Service. (IRS Form 990).

Advantages of Formal Non-Profit Corporation status: a) Tax Deduction for donation to organization. b) No personal liability for corporation board and offices as long as acting as a reasonable, prudent person.

Disadvantages: a) Expensive and time consuming to establish b) Requires diligent annual reporting by succeeding officers and board with penalties attached for non-compliance.

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Informal Non-Profit Association

1. File IRS Form SS4 to get a taxpayer I.D. number. 2. Develop and adopt a set of organization by-laws, establish officers of organization. 3. Establish checking account with two signatures required on all checks.

Advantages – Inexpensive, simple to establish

Disadvantages of Informal Association: a) Donations to organizations are not tax deductible. b) Personal liability can attach to officers and board if negligence is established. c) Board members can be held personally responsible for contractual obligations, which they have signed. d) IRS may determine that annual net income of the organization is subject to Federal income tax.

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BOOSTER ORGANIZATIONS:

KF-EA ©

EXHIBIT

COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES

An applicant requesting the use of school facilities agrees to comply with the following rules and the District policy concerning conduct on school property if granted permission to use the requested school facilities.

 All community group activities, including preparations, must be conducted in such a manner that students can continue their educational programs without undue interruption.

 An employee of the District must be on duty whenever a school building is used by an organization or group unless prior approval for other arrangements has been granted.

 The applicant is held responsible for the preservation of order. All children attending or participating in the event or activity must be supervised by responsible adults.

 No alcoholic liquors or beverages shall be brought to or consumed in the buildings or on the grounds.

 Tobacco and smoking is prohibited on school property.

 Putting up decorations or scenery or moving pianos or other major furniture is not allowed without prior permission.

 Nothing shall be sold, given, exhibited, or displayed for sale without prior permission from the school. Any sales are prohibited unless the proceeds will be used for charitable or nonprofit educational purposes.

 Unless waived by the District when use is in conjunction with a District activity, groups must provide the District with documentary evidence of liability insurance of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000). Each group will be responsible for the repair or replacement of damaged equipment, furniture, or facility.

 The District reserves the right to require, if it should deem it necessary, a cash bond of five hundred dollars ($500), or more to cover any damages that might be done to any equipment, furniture, or facility.

 All wages earned by District employees on duty for approved facilities use shall be paid by the District. No District employees shall be paid directly by any group using the facilities.

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 The availability of cafeteria kitchens and other special subject or usage areas may be restricted to specific times or activities. Special fees may be charged for the use of those facilities.

 When more than one (1) applicant requests the use of a facility for the same time, the applicant filing first shall be given first consideration. If a school program or calendar changes, the school program shall take priority, even if the activity has been scheduled. Every effort will be made to reschedule the activity as conveniently as possible when such cancellation has occurred.

 The issuance of keys to facilities is to be discouraged. However, if no alternative is suitable, it shall be the principal's responsibility to issue and retrieve facility keys according to the District key- control procedures.

 Permission shall be denied for activities that would exceed the capacity of the facility or be in violation of fire or safety regulations. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to make appropriate members familiar with the use of fire and other safety devices and procedures.

 Confirm knowledge of and commitment to comply with the requirements and restrictions for use of facilities for athletic activities as set out in Governing Board Policy JJIB.

 Comply with all applicable requirements of The Arizona Medical Marijuana Act.

 All activities must be conducted within the laws, rules and regulations of the State of Arizona and applicable municipal subdivisions.

 Requests for future use may be denied to an organization that fails to comply with established rules.

KJA © RELATIONS WITH BOOSTER ORGANIZATIONS

Some of the strongest school support comes from parents or organizations having strong interests in specific students or school activities. Support from booster organizations is encouraged wherever appropriate as a means of involving the public in the activities and goals of the District. School personnel shall seek to strengthen and support booster organizations by cooperating when possible to provide assistance, materials, facilities, or other aid to assist them in helping the schools.

Close communication with booster organizations ensures greater harmony with the policies and goals of the District. Each principal shall assume responsibility for the conduct of any organization approved by that principal for interaction with the students, staff, or program of the school.

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KF-RB ©

REGULATION

COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES

(Filing Procedures for Use of Equipment/Facilities)

A request is made at the campus on which the facility is located or the equipment is stored at least two (2) weeks before the requested use.

The principal of the campus involved shall review the submitted request form, checking to be sure the applicant has filled in all of the necessary information and has signed the form. The principal shall note approval or non-approval, forwarding the request to the District office. If approval is not recommended the request shall be forwarded with an explanation.

If given approval by the District office costs, evidence of insurance and other requirements are to be indicated and the requests returned as indicated below.

 The request form is sent from the District office back to the principal once acted upon. The principal is responsible for notifying the applicant of the approval, conditions (if any) imposed or denial of approval and reasons.

 If costs are involved, the principal asks the applicant to sign below the area specifying the fees and conditions.

Payment of projected fees are to be received in advance. All liability insurance is to be secured by the applicant, with evidence being sent to the District office one (1) week before the date of use. Failure to secure acceptable liability insurance will cancel the use agreement. Any cost overruns for services or equipment will be billed to the lessee.

Tempe Union High School Athletic Department Position Statement: Working Relations with staff/coaches and Booster groups: The expectation of Tempe Union High School Athletic Department is that the leaders of booster clubs, along with approval of the site principal of each school’s athletic or activity program work together to define a coordinated annual budget incorporating all available sources of funds consistent with the goals of the program. Ideally, this should be done before the start of the season or academic year. The site principal has copies of a “Request to Fundraise” form to be reviewed and approved the summer before the school year identified to use funds. Updates for requests must be provided as needed to the principal. Booster club fundraising should not conflict with student fundraising events. Coordination with the site identified assistant principal that oversees student council, should be given a calendar of proposed fundraising activities from all parent groups.

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Booster Club Officers are expected to maintain reasonable and timely communication with the Coach or Activity Sponsor regarding overall financial health of the program. When needed, appropriate adjustments should be made in expense allocations among the three sources of funds. If the Coach or Activity Sponsor refuses to engage in this discussion, notification must be made to the site principal and the Board Officers (if one exists i.e Thunder Board at Desert Vista) that oversees all club booster groups supporting the school. The Booster Board is a separate legal entity from Tempe Union High School District and it is not permissible for any Coach or Activity Sponsor to have approval authority or direct control over Booster Club funds. Additionally, a coach, or school staff may be listed on a booster account or have access to a bank card. Likewise, Booster Club Officers do not have authority to approve expenditures from tax credit or student activities funds. For expediency, booster clubs may gather quotes or other information needed to request a PO from tax credit or student activities funds as long as the PO is officially authorized by the appropriate individual(s). Booster Clubs may choose to request payment of dues from Booster Club Members, though student participation in the sport or activity must not be contingent upon payment of Booster Club dues. If there are dues, it is suggested that the amount of annual Booster Club dues be set prior to the start of the season; however, TUHSD has no authority over this. We do not want to have any student excluded from events because a parent may not have paid dues. Some Booster Clubs may also require payment of certain expenses or fees in addition to dues, such as direct travel expenses or competition registration fees, which may or may not apply to all participants. Treatment of tax credit donations to offset Booster Club dues or fees is contingent upon reasonable implementation of a coordinated budget for the program. If a coordinated budget is not supported by the Coach or Activity Sponsor, then the associated Booster Club is not required to offset for tax credit donations. If a coordinated budget is being reasonably supported, then tax credit donations given to the same sport or activity in the name of a particular student during the same school year are to be credited toward Booster Club dues or fees on behalf of that student. (Reiterate, payment is not contingent to participation or play time. No reimbursements are made if the student does not make the team.) Offsetting reductions in Booster Club dues or fees should be recorded by the Booster Club Treasurer in an appropriate. Each family’s tax credit donation must report the funding programs at the time the donation is made. Program donation is not determined by boosters. This is communication comes from the donor to the bookstore staff or online, at the time funds are given. If there is an excess of tax credit made by a family the options are to: 1) simply leave the excess as a general donation to the program, 2) designate the excess for anonymous scholarships to support other students, 3) apply the amount toward booster club fundraising goals in the same program, or 4) if the student is reasonably expected to participate in the same program next school year, allow the excess amount to carry over toward the following year which will become a general donation if the student does not participate the following year. Excess amounts may only be carried over to the next sequential school year. Contact Bookstore staff if further clarification is needed. Fundraising events held on campus at any time, before school, after school, during the school day, on Saturdays. No events may take place on Sundays. All funds must be deposited into the club’s student funds account each day and not booster accounts. Any time students assist booster clubs with off campus fundraising activities 50% of the revenue/money earned must be deposited into the student funds account in the bookstore. An approved school sponsor or coach must be present at the event. Coordination to deposit funds into the Bookstore must be planned prior to the activity.

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** Coaches/sponsors or teachers may not be club officers or have access to booster bank accounts or bank cards. ** Booster Groups or Parent Groups may not pay coaches and teachers.

KFA © PUBLIC CONDUCT ON SCHOOL PROPERTY

No person shall engage in conduct that may cause interference with or disruption of an educational institution. Interference with or disruption of an educational institution includes any act that might reasonably lead to the evacuation or closure of any property of the educational institution or the postponement, cancellation or suspension of any class or other school activity. For the purposes of this policy, an actual evacuation, closure, postponement, cancellation or suspension is not required for the act to be considered interference or disruption.

A person commits interference with or disruption of an educational institution by doing any of the following:

 Intentionally, knowingly or recklessly interfering with or disruption of the normal operations of an educational institution by either

 Threatening to cause physical injury to any employee or student of an educational institution or any person on the property of an educational institution.

 Threatening to cause damage to the District, the property of the District, or the property of any person attending the District.

 Intentionally or knowingly entering or remaining on the property of an educational institution for the purpose of interfering with or denying lawful use of the property to others.

 Intentionally or knowingly refusing to obey a lawful order given by the Superintendent or a person designated to maintain order.

The above identified acts need not be directed at a specific individual, the District, or specific property of the District to constitute a violation of this policy.

Restitution for any financial loss caused by a violation of the policy may be required. Furthermore, an individual who interferes with or disrupts an educational institution is subject to misdemeanor or felony charges as provided in A.R.S. 13-2911.

A person may also interfere with or disrupt the District function by committing any of the following:

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 Any conduct intended to obstruct, disrupt, or interfere with teaching, research, service, administrative, or disciplinary functions or any activity sponsored or approved by this Governing Board.  Physical or verbal abuse or threat of harm to any person on property owned or controlled by the District or at supervised functions sponsored by the District.

 Forceful or unauthorized entry to or occupation of District facilities, including both buildings and grounds.

 Illicit use, possession, distribution, or sale of tobacco, alcohol, or drugs, other controlled substances, or other illegal contraband on District property or at school-sponsored functions.

 Use of speech or language that is offensive or inappropriate to the limited forum of the public school educational environment.

 Failure to comply with the lawful directions of District officials or of District security officers or other law enforcement officers acting in performance of their duties, and failure to identify oneself to such officials or officers when lawfully requested to do so.

 Knowing violation of a District rule and regulation. Proof that an alleged violator has a reasonable opportunity to become aware of such rules and regulations shall be sufficient proof that the violation was done knowingly.

 Any conduct constituting an infraction of any federal, state, or city law or policy or regulation of the Governing Board.

 Carrying or possessing a weapon on school grounds unless the individual is a peace officer or has obtained specific authorization from the appropriate school administrator.

Additional Requirements of the General Public

The definition of general public is anyone who does not come under the definition of student, faculty member, staff member, or employee.

 No person shall visit or audit a classroom or other school activity, nor shall any person come upon or remain upon school premises, without approval by the principal or the principal's authorized representative. Nor shall any person conduct or attempt to conduct any activity on school premises without prior approval by the Superintendent or the Superintendent's authorized representative.

 Any member of the general public considered by the Superintendent, or a person authorized by the Superintendent, to be in violation of these rules shall be instructed to leave the property of the District. Failure to obey the instruction may subject the person to criminal proceedings pursuant to A.R.S. 13-2911 and to any other applicable civil or criminal proceedings, or to tribal ordinance.

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 Persons attending special functions shall confine themselves to the specific part of the facility assigned in the permit.

 Persons who engage in disorderly conduct of any kind may be subject to removal and exclusion from the facility.

 The use of facilities shall be granted only for legitimate purposes. Therefore, the permit holder shall assume full responsibility for any unlawful act committed during the exercise of the permit.

 No person shall possess or engage in the use of medical marijuana on District property, at a District event, or in a District vehicle.

JLCD MEDICINES / ADMINISTERING MEDICINES TO STUDENTS

Under circumstances, when it is necessary for a student to take medicine during school hours, the District will cooperate with the family physician and the parents if the following requirements are met:

A. There must be a written order from the physician stating the name of the medicine, the dosage, and the time it is to be given.

B. There must be written permission from the parent to allow the school or the student to administer the medicine. Appropriate forms are available from the school office.

C. The medicine must come to the school office in the prescription container or, if it is over-the- counter medication, in the original container with all warnings and directions intact.

The Governing Board directs the Superintendent or designee to prescribe and enforce regulations and procedures for the emergency administration of auto-injectable epinephrine by a trained employee of the School District pursuant to section A.R.S. 15-157 and subsequent to the adoption of rules by the State Board of Education on or before January 1, 2014 pertaining to annual training in the administration of auto- injectable epinephrine, recognition of anaphylactic shock symptoms and the procedures to follow when anaphylactic shock occurs and the requirements of A.R.S. 15-203(A)(40).

The Governing Board recognizes that the prescribed annual training is optional during any fiscal year in which sufficient monies are not appropriated by the legislature during that fiscal year to provide for the purchase of two (2) juvenile doses and two (2) adult doses of auto-injectable epinephrine at each public school in this state and if the school does not stock two (2) juvenile doses and two (2) adult doses of auto- injectable epinephrine at the school during that fiscal year.

Exceptions:

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A. Students who have been diagnosed with anaphylaxis may carry and self-administer emergency medications including auto-injectable epinephrine provided the pupil's name is on the prescription label, on the medication container or device and annual written documentation from the pupil's parent or guardian is provided that authorizes possession and self-administration. The student shall notify the school office secretary as soon as practicable following the use of the medication;

B. For breathing disorders, handheld inhaler devices may be carried for self administration provided the pupil's name is on the prescription label, on the medication container, or on the handheld inhaler device and annual written documentation from the pupil's parent or guardian is provided that authorizes possession and self-administration.

C. Students with diabetes who have a diabetes medical management plan provided by the student's parent or guardian, signed by a licensed health professional or nurse practitioner as specified by A.R.S. 15-344.01, may carry appropriate medications and monitoring equipment and self-administer the medication.

District employees may volunteer to be a student's diabetes care assistant, subject to approval by the student's parent or guardian, in an emergency situation as described in 15-344.01. The Superintendent may develop regulations for implementing this provision.

The District reserves the right, in accordance with procedures established by the Superintendent, to circumscribe or disallow the use or administration of any medication on school premises if the threat of abuse or misuse of the medicine may pose a risk of harm to a member or members of the student population.

District employees may administer medication in accordance with A.R.S. 36-2267.

This policy and any related policies or amendments to such policies shall be forwarded to the District liability insurance carrier for review.

Opportunities for Parent Involvement Ways to Donate

o Click here to make an online payment donation. o Visit the TUHSD District Office at 500 W. Guadalupe Road or School Bookstores o TUHSD Tax Credit Deposit Form o TUHSD Tax Credit Deposit Form in Spanish

The Arizona Tax Credit Program (A.R.S. 43-1089.01) allows any Arizona taxpayer to donate up to $400* to a school of their choice in support of extracurricular programs and get their entire donation back in the form of a tax credit. Taxpayers who donate by April 15 can choose which calendar year they want to apply the credits. For example, a donation can be applied to either 2016 or 2017.

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*Individuals and couples filing jointly may take advantage of this tax credit. A maximum of $200 can be deducted per individual tax return; couples filing a joint return may deduct a maximum of $400.

Arizona Tax Credit is a Win-Win for Students, Taxpayers - Read more about the benefits of donating.

CONTACT YOUR TAX ADVISOR FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Arizona Department of Revenue Guidelines

o The credit is applied against the taxpayer’s state income taxes. o “Extracurricular activities” are defined as . . . “school-sponsored educational and recreational activities that require enrolled students to pay a fee in order to participate.” o Checks must be made payable to the school. o The credit is available for any personal income tax return. It is not a requirement that the taxpayer have a child enrolled in the public school. o The credit is limited to $200 per individual tax return and $400 if the credit is claimed on a tax return of a married couple. - See more at: http://www.tempeunion.org/Page/152#sthash.OYVqB3HH.dpuf

PUBLIC GIFTS AND DONATIONS:

Parent groups/Boosters and coaches/sponsors must gain approval from site administration prior to purchasing any gifts/donations to schools and programs.

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KCD © PUBLIC GIFTS / DONATIONS TO SCHOOLS

The Governing Board has the authority to accept gifts and donations as may be made to the District or to any school in the District.

The Governing Board reserves the right to refuse to accept any gift that does not contribute toward the achievement of the goals of this District and the ownership of which would tend to adversely affect the District.

Any gift accepted by the Governing Board shall become the property of the District, may not be returned without the approval of the Governing Board, and is subject to the same controls and regulations as are other properties of the District. The Governing Board shall be responsible for the maintenance of any gift it accepts, unless otherwise stipulated.

The Governing Board will make every effort to honor the intent of the donor in its use of the gift, but reserves the right to utilize any gift it accepts in the best interest of the educational program of the District.

In no case shall acceptance of a gift be considered to be an endorsement by the Governing Board of a commercial product or business enterprise or institution of learning.

The Superintendent shall:

 Encourage individuals and organizations considering contributions to the schools to consult with the Superintendent on the appropriateness of any such gifts.

 Report to the Governing Board all gifts that have been offered to the District, for their review and action.

 Acknowledge the receipt and value of any gift accepted by the District, and prepare fitting means, as appropriate, for recognizing or memorializing gifts to the District.

Gifts shall be recorded in appropriate inventory listing(s) and property records.

KCD-R ©

REGULATION

PUBLIC GIFTS / DONATIONS TO SCHOOLS

To be acceptable, a gift must satisfy the following criteria:

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 It will have a purpose consistent with those of the school.

 It will be offered by a donor acceptable to the Governing Board.

 It will not begin a program that the Governing Board would be unwilling to take over when the gift or grant funds are exhausted.

 It will not bring undesirable or hidden costs to the school system.

 It will place no restrictions on the school program.

 It will not imply endorsement of any business or product.

 It will not be in conflict with any provision of the school policy or public law.

All gifts, grants, and bequests shall become District property and subject to policies of the District.

STUDENT ACTIVITY FEES:

2017-2018 ACTIVITY FEE SCHEDULE To help offset the M&O expense of providing extracurricular student activities in the Tempe Union High School District, a $50 participation fee will be charged for the activities listed below.

Activity fees will be charged to participants in all activities and athletics for which a sponsor or coach is paid a stipend for that activity. Fees will be $50 per activity with a maximum of $150 for any one student and no family maximum. Principals will be responsible to determine if/when financial assistance is needed. Financial assistance forms may be picked up in the Administration Office at each school.

Students must pay their activity fee in the bookstore prior to official participation in any activity. Refunds can be approved by site administrator only. Tax credit may be used to pay activity fees if requested during the initial payment of the activity fees.

Under state law ARS 4-1089.01, Arizona taxpayers can receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit when they contribute up to $200 per year ($00 for married couples filing a joint return) to extracurricular activities in public schools. Athletics Fine Arts/Activities

Badminton $50 Dance $50 Baseball $50 Band $50 Basketball $50 Percussion $50 Football $50 Choral $50 Track $50 Guitar Ensemble $50 Wrestling $50 Drama $50 Softball $50 Newspaper $50 Swimming/Diving $50 Yearbook $50 Volleyball $50

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Tennis $50 Chess $50 Soccer $50 Speech & Debate $50 Special Olympics $50 (Forensics)Orchestra $50 Cross Country $50 Literary Magazine $50 Golf $50 Student Council $50 Cheerleader $50 Robotics $50 * Pom Pom $50 Unified Sports $50 * Spirit Line $50 Flagline $50 Beach Volleyball $50 * Spring Football $ TBD

*Need Governing Board approval for 2017/2018 school years

Student Athletic Pick Up:

Parents please be prompt in picking up your child after practice or an event. This is extremely important for supervisory purposes, safety and respect of staff who are waiting for students to be picked up by parents.

Permission to Drive:

Student Athletes are expected to use district provided transportation for all competitions, activities and scheduled events. In the event that approval is given for student-athletes to drive or parents to drive their own child, please request a Student Permission for travel form in the Athletic’s office at your school.

Lost and stolen items:

All students must make sure that their belongings are locked and secured in their own lockers. The students should not share their locker combinations with anyone. The school district or school will not be responsible for lost or stolen items.

PARENT VOLUNTEERS:

IJOC SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers can make many valuable contributions to the students and educational programs of the District. A volunteer program is approved subject to suitable rules, safeguards, and regulations as developed by the Superintendent.

Volunteers at any school site shall comply with all policies, regulations and individual school rules regarding visitor access to the school site, including the duty to sign in at the principal's office prior to entering the interior areas of the school.

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Volunteers who are not paid employees of the District and who are not either the parent or the guardian of a student of the District who are required or allowed to provide services directly to students without the supervision of a certified employee shall be fingerprinted except for volunteers who are required as a condition of licensing to be fingerprinted if the license is required for employment; in this event, the volunteer shall provide to each school site where the person volunteers written evidence of licensing. "Supervision" means under the direction of, and except for brief periods of time during a school day or a school activity, within sight of a certified employee when providing direct services to students. The District shall assume the cost of fingerprint checks for unpaid volunteers.

Volunteers serve at the pleasure of the District. Their services may be terminated at any time by the Superintendent or designee without cause, without a statement of reasons and without advance notice.

Arizona Interscholastic Association Bylaws Helpful to Parents

15.1 STUDENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 15.1.1 All participants in interscholastic activities must be in compliance with all student eligibility rules. The student eligibility rules are enumerated and presented in detail in Article 15 of the AIA Bylaws.

15.1.1.1 Failure to meet all eligibility requirements by all participants while participating in an interscholastic event may result in forfeiture or disqualification by the offending school and/or such other disciplinary action as the AIA Executive Board may impose. The disciplinary actions authorized in the event of a violation of the AIA rules and regulations are: Advisement, Warning, Probation, Disqualification and Forfeiture. (See Article 16, Section 16.1 of the AIA Bylaws.) The AIA Executive Board shall consider possible violations of the AIA rules and regulations at its regularly scheduled meeting or at a special meeting. A special meeting to hear a violation report may be called by the President of the AIA Executive Board at any time deemed necessary. The President shall call a special meeting when so directed by a majority of the AIA Executive Board. At the discretion of the AIA Executive Board, said special meeting may be held by telephone conference call.

15.10 TRANSFER RULE – After enrolling and attending one or more classes, a student changing enrollment from one school (sending school) to another school (receiving school) shall be considered a transferring student. For information and record keeping purposes, the receiving and sending school shall reasonably cooperate and complete Form 520. The completed Form 520 shall be filed with the AIA by the receiving school.

15.10.1 In State Transfers – a student shall be ineligible for all contests at all levels until after the first 50% of the maximum allowable Power Rankings regular season contests in those sports in which the student participated during the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the transfer.

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15.10.1.1 For individual sports, the student will be ineligible for 50% of allowable competitions for that school on the AIA calendar.

15.10.1.2 If a transfer occurs during the season, the student is ineligible for one year from the date of first attendance at the receiving school in that sport.

15.10.1.3 In case of any subsequent transfer by the student, the student is ineligible for one year from the date of first attendance at the receiving school.

“Statement of Philosophy/Rationale for Transfer Rule”

 Promotes the educational philosophy that participation in interscholastic athletics is a privilege, which should not take a dominant role over academics;  Recognizes the overwhelming administrative difficulty in attempting to determine the motives or reasons for each and every transfer, and, therefore, adopts a uniform objective standard to be followed by all member schools.  Helps to protect opportunities for participation by students who attend school in the attendance zone of their domicile;  Helps to protect and promote continuity of school programs;  Serves as a deterrent to students running from or avoiding an athletic discipline that has been or may be imposed;

Except as otherwise stated, this rule is intended to and shall encompass any and all transfer situations and shall apply to any and all member schools, be they public, private or parochial. NOTE: The fact that a student may or may not have paid tuition has no bearing on the applicability of transfer rules. Amateur rule:

15.11 AMATEUR RULE

15.11.1 Each student, in order to represent his/her school in any AIA sanctioned contest, shall be and shall remain an amateur.

15.11.2 An amateur athlete is one who has never used or is not using his/her knowledge of athletics or athletic skill in an athletic contest for financial gain. DETERMINATION: The AIA Executive Board determined that an amateur may receive merchandise awards that do not exceed the limit as set forth in Article 13, Section 13.1.

15.11.3 A person who has lost his/her amateur standing in any AIA sanctioned sport loses his/her amateur standing in all sports in interscholastic competition for a maximum of one full calendar year from the date of discovery of the infraction or until reinstated by the AIA Executive Board.

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15.11.4 Amateur athletes shall retain their amateur standing even though they participate during the summer vacation in schools or clinics sponsored by professionals. (See Article 14, Section 14).

15.11.5 Individual students may receive monetary rewards for participation in luck-of-the-draw or lottery-type programs. This type of competition must be limited to individual type competition and not put one contestant against another. There is no limit on the amount of monetary award for this type of competition. (Examples: Shooting baskets at half-time at professional basketball games; shooting hockey pucks at goals during intermissions at hockey events).

15.11.6 Amateur athletes shall participate and always have participated under their own name

15.11.7 An amateur athlete shall not compete for money or other monetary compensation.

15.12 RECRUITMENT RULE –There shall be no recruitment of athletes. Recruitment is defined as the act of influencing a student to enroll in a school or to transfer from one school to another in order that the student may participate in interscholastic athletics. No school administrator, athletic coach or employee of a high school district shall engage in recruitment either by direct contact with a student or indirectly through parents, legal guardians, common school employees, directors of summer athletic programs or other persons who are in a position to influence the student's choice of a school.

15.12.1 If the recruitment rule is violated, the student will not be eligible at a member school until reinstated by the AIA Executive Board.

15.12.2 If school personnel condone or actively engage in recruitment or a school uses a recruited student, the school shall be subject to disciplinary action by the AIA Executive Board. (See Article 16, Section 16.1).

15.12.3 Contact procedures used in the soliciting of students to enroll in any public, private or parochial school shall be the same for all students.

15.12.4.14 PRIOR CONTACT –This provision applies to transfers to a school with which a non-school team or camp/clinic (e.g. AAU, American Legion, club team, or other non-school teams, camps/clinics) is affiliated or with which an instructor is affiliated. Despite compliance with the other provisions of AIA Bylaws, a student who attends, participates or was eligible to participate for a school, and then transfers to another school is ineligible for one calendar year under any of the following circumstances:

● The student transfers from a public (district & charter), or private school within one calendar year after:  Receiving direct athletic or activities instruction from a person affiliated with the school to which the student transfers.  The student transfers from a home school within one calendar year after: ● Receiving direct athletic or activities instruction from a person affiliated with the school to which the student transfers.

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15.12.4.14.1 During Summer Enrollment – Beginning with the week identified in the AIA calendar as summer and ending with the week that begins fall practice, a student is considered to have transferred when the student has demonstrated intent to enroll in the receiving school. Intent is identified by the school or school district.

Tempe Union High School Parents/Guardians of Athletics/Band and Cheer

This year, Tempe Union High School District schools’ Athletics and Activities offices will be using Register My Athlete, an on-line athletic registration program. This program allows parents/guardians to register students for athletic and other extra-curricular activities that require a participation packet. Parents/Guardians will register their students, upload documents required for sports/extra-curricular activities, provide required/pertinent information, read and e-sign documents and etc. The Athletic Assistant Principals will be able to efficiently manage eligibility, forms submitted, physicals, payments, and rosters. Coaches will be able to increase their efficiency of viewing registrations, organizing teams and rosters, sending notifications to their students, as well as parent communications. REGISTRATION PROCESS: Parents/Guardians will need to go to - registermyathlete.com. This site can be accessed from computers and cell phones. Go to “My School Login” and find your student’s school; click on the school. You will then be asked to create an account and/or login if you already have an account. All of our sites will have computers available for you to use if you do not have access elsewhere. NO fee payments will be taken at Book Distribution. Payments for sports and/or extra-curricular activities can be made after you have created an account through Register My Athlete and your registration has been completed.

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Athletics/Activities Participation (Badminton, Band, Baseball, Basketball, Cheer, Cross Country, Danceline, Football, Golf, Pom, Sand Volleyball, Soccer, Softball, Spiritline, Swim & Dive, Tennis, Track, Volleyball, Wrestling) Physicals must be completed on the current year AIA forms Listed below you will find everything needed to be printed/completed to be cleared for a sport/activity. The clearance process for athletes and those individuals in specific activities is now done by logging on to registermyathlete.com and printing/completing the instructions on that website (instructions on TUHSD Clearance Procedure page)

**TRANSFER STUDENTS FROM ANOTHER HIGH SCHOOL IN/OUT OF STATE** Please fill out 520 form online: http://www.aiaonline.org/520

Screening Form (upload)

Page 1-3 AIA 2017-2018 Annual Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation (upload)

Page 3 AIA 2017-2018 form 15.7-A Annual Pre-Participation Physical evaluation NEEDS PHYSICIAN’S SIGNATURE

AIA 2017-2018 Physical Examination Form 15.7-B (upload) NEEDS PHYSICIAN’S SIGNATURE

Consent for Emergency Care Form (upload)

Consent for Emergency Care Form (upload) Answer – Yes or No Core Temp question

$50.00 receipt from bookstore – bring to Athletics/Activities for non-cut sport (Cross Country, Football, Track & Field, Swim & Dive, Wrestling)

***All other sports will pay after the final roster has been set.

Watch Sports Risks Video http://www.tempeunion.org/Page/1791

Original/Certified Birth Certificate (new participants only-upload)

Brainbook Certificate http://aiaacademy.org/users/login/brainbook (new participates only – upload)

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***Impact Testing-to be conducted with school trainer for the following sports/activities: Baseball, Basketball, Cheer, Pom, Dive, Football, High Jump, Pole Vault, Sand Volleyball, Soccer, Softball, Varsity Dance Line, Volleyball, and Wrestling. Please check with your coach for schedule times.***

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Student Conduct:

JICFA © HAZING

There shall be no hazing, solicitation to engage in hazing, or aiding and abetting another who is engaged in hazing of any person enrolled, accepted for or promoted to enrollment, or intending to enroll or be promoted to District schools within twelve (12) calendar months. For purposes of this policy a person as specified above shall be considered a "student" until graduation, transfer, promotion or withdrawal from the District school.

"Hazing" means any intentional, knowing or reckless act committed by a student, whether individually or in concert with other persons, against another student, and in which both of the following apply:

 The act was committed in connection with an initiation into, an affiliation with, or the maintenance of membership in any organization that is affiliated with an education institution.

 The act contributes to a substantial risk of potential physical injury, mental harm or degradation, or causes physical injury, mental harm or personal degradation.

"Organization" means an athletic team, association, order, society, corps, cooperative, club, or similar group that is affiliated with an educational institution and whose membership consists primarily of students enrolled at that educational institution.

It is no defense to a violation of this policy if the victim consented or acquiesced to hazing.

In accord with statute, violations of this policy do not include either of the following:

 Customary athletic events, contests or competitions that are sponsored by an educational institution.

 Any activity or conduct that furthers the goals of a legitimate educational curriculum, a legitimate extracurricular program, or a legitimate military training program.

All students, teachers and staff shall take reasonable measures within the scope of their individual authority to prevent violations of this policy.

Students and others may report hazing to any professional staff member.

Professional staff members must report the incident to the school administrator or next higher administrative supervisor, in writing, with such details as may have been provided. A failure by a staff member to timely inform the school administrator or next higher administrative supervisor of a hazing allegation or their observation of an incident of hazing may subject the staff member to disciplinary action in accord with District policies. The staff member shall preserve the confidentiality of those involved, disclosing the incident only to the appropriate school administrator or next higher administrative supervisor or as otherwise required by law. Any instance of reported or observed hazing which includes

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possible child abuse or violations of statutes known to the staff member shall be treated in accord with statutory requirements and be reported to a law enforcement agency.

To assure that students and staff are aware of its content and intent, a notice of this policy and procedure shall be posted conspicuously in each school building and shall be made a part of the rights and responsibilities section of the student handbook. Forms for submitting complaints are to be available to students and staff in the school offices.

Disposition of all reports/complaints shall be reported to the Superintendent. The Superintendent will determine if the policies of the District have been appropriately implemented and will make such reports and/or referrals to the Governing Board as may be necessary.

All violations of this policy shall be treated in accord with the appropriate procedures and penalties provided for in District policies related to the conduct and discipline of students, staff, and others.

Adopted: date of Manual adoption

JICG TOBACCO USE BY STUDENTS

Smoking presents a health hazard that can have serious consequences for both the smoker and the nonsmoker.

For purposes of this policy, smoking shall mean all uses of tobacco, including cigars, cigarettes, pipes, chewing tobacco, and snuff, tobacco substitutes, electronic cigarettes, other chemical inhalation devices, or vapor products. For purposes of this policy tobacco shall mean all tobacco substances, products or substances represented as tobacco. For purposes of this policy, "tobacco substitutes" do not include tobacco-cessation products used as such, including nicotine patches, nicotine gum or other tobacco-cessation products that produce no smoke or vapor for students participating in a tobacco- cessation program.

In order to protect students and staff from the safety hazards of smoking and from an environment noxious to nonsmokers, and because the Governing Board cannot, even by indirection, condone the use of tobacco by students, the Governing Board prohibits the possession, smoking, or use of tobacco products by students in the following locations:

 School grounds  School buildings  School parking lots  School playing fields  School buses and other District vehicles  At school-sponsored events, whether located on or off campus

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The penalty for distribution/share, possession/use, and/or sale of tobacco substances, products or substances represented as tobacco will be determined by the Superintendent. Such penalties may include suspension from school.

A student may be recommended for expulsion from school when there is evidence of repeated and continuous disregard of regulations and policies of the school related to possession and use of tobacco or similar products.

Under the provisions of A.R.S. 36-798.03, a person who violates the prohibition is guilty of committing a petty offense.

JICH DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE BY STUDENTS

Drugs

The nonmedical use, possession, distribution or sale of the following substances is prohibited:

 Alcohol,  Drugs,  Synthetic drugs,  Counterfeit drugs, or  Imitation drugs,

Nonmedical is defined as "a purpose other than the prevention, treatment, or cure of an illness or disabling condition" consistent with accepted practices of the medical profession.

Students on school property or at school events shall not knowingly breathe, inhale or drink a vapor- releasing substance containing a toxic substance, nor shall a student sell, transfer or offer to sell or transfer a vapor-releasing substance containing a toxic substance to any person.

Students in violation of the provisions of the above paragraph shall be subject to school discipline, removal from school property and shall be subject to prosecution in accordance with the provisions of the law.

Students attending school in the District who are in violation of the provisions of this policy shall be subject to disciplinary actions in accordance with the provisions of District and school policies, rules and/or regulations.

For purposes of this policy, "drugs" shall include, but not be limited to:

 All dangerous controlled substances prohibited by law.  All alcoholic beverages  Any prescription or over-the-counter drug, except those for which permission to use in school has been granted pursuant to Governing Board policy.

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 Hallucinogenic substances.  Inhalants.  Synthetic, counterfeit or imitation drugs.

■ A compound or substance, regardless of its contents, compound or substance, that produces in the user an experience, effect and/or display of effects that mimic the experience, effect and/or display of effects produced by substances controlled or prohibited by law, or that is represented as producing in the user such experiences or effects.

Medical Marijuana

The conditions which follow are applicable to a District student who holds an identification as a medical marijuana cardholder issued by the Arizona Department of Health Services for the medical use of marijuana as set out in the Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.).

The District will not refuse to enroll a student or otherwise penalize a student for being a medical marijuana cardholder unless failure to do so would cause the school to lose a monetary or licensing benefit under federal law or regulations.

A student medical marijuana cardholder is subject to, without bias, the same code of conduct and disciplinary standards applicable to all students attending the school.

A student medical marijuana cardholder shall not:

 undertake any task under the influence of marijuana that would constitute negligence.  Possess or engage in the medical use of marijuana, . on a school bus, . on the grounds of any preschool, elementary school or secondary school  smoke marijuana, . on any form of public transportation or . in any public place.  operate, navigate, or be in actual physical control of any motor vehicle, aircraft or motorboat while under the influence of marijuana,  except that a registered qualifying student cardholder shall not be considered to be under the influence of marijuana solely because of the presence of metabolites or components of marijuana that appear in insufficient concentration to cause impairment.  use marijuana in any manner not authorized by Title 36, Chapter 28.1 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, or  offer to give, sell, or dispense marijuana, whether medical marijuana or not, to another student or other individual on school property, in school-provided vehicles, at school events, or when functioning as a representative the school.

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If District officials have a reasonable belief a student may be under the influence, in possession of or distributing marijuana in a manner not authorized by the medical marijuana statutes law enforcement authorities will be informed.

Any student who violates the above may be subject to warning, reprimand, probation, suspension, or expulsion, in addition to other civil and criminal prosecution.

Alcohol

The distribution, sharing, use, possession, or sale of alcoholic substances or substances represented as alcohol on school property or at school events is prohibited.

Any person in violation of the provisions of the above paragraph shall be subject to school discipline, removal from school property and shall be subject to prosecution in accordance with the provisions of the law.

When it is evident a student has consumed alcoholic beverages off school property and/or before a school activity, the student will not be allowed to be on school property or participate in school activities. Students who violate the aforementioned policy will be given the same penalties as for possession and/or consumption on school property. Students attending school in the School District who are in violation of the provisions of this policy shall be subject to disciplinary actions in accordance with the provisions of District and school policies, rules and regulations.

JICK © STUDENT VIOLENCE / HARASSMENT / INTIMIDATION / BULLYING

The Governing Board believes it is the right of every student to be educated in a positive, safe, caring, and respectful learning environment. The Governing Board further believes a school environment inclusive of these traits maximizes student achievement, fosters student personal growth, and helps students build a sense of community that promotes positive participation as members of society.

The District, in partnership with parents, guardians, and students, shall establish and maintain a school environment based on these beliefs. The District shall identify and implement age-appropriate programs designed to instill in students the values of positive interpersonal relationships, mutual respect, and appropriate conflict resolution.

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To assist in achieving a school environment based on the beliefs of the Governing Board, bullying, harassment or intimidation as defined by this policy will not be tolerated.

Definitions

Bullying: Bullying is any written, verbal, or physical act or any electronic communication that is intended to or that a reasonable person would know is likely to harm one or more pupil by doing any of the following:

 Substantially interfering with the educational opportunities, benefits, or programs of one (1) or more pupils;

 Adversely affecting the ability of a pupil to participate in or benefit from educational programs or activities by placing the pupil in reasonable fear of physical harm or by causing substantial emotional stress;

 Having an actual and substantial detrimental effect on a pupil's physical or mental health;

 Causing a substantial disruption and/or substantial interference with the orderly operation of the school.

Bullying may occur when a student or group of students engages in any form of behavior that includes such acts as intimidation and/or harassment that:

 Has the effect of physically harming a student, damaging a student's property, or placing a student in reasonable fear of harm or damage to property,

 Is sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive that the action, behavior, or threat creates an intimidating, threatening, or abusive environment in the form of physical or emotional harm,

 Occurs when there is a real or perceived imbalance of power or strength, or

 May constitute a violation of law.

Bullying of a student or group of students can be manifested through written, verbal, physical, or emotional means and may occur in a variety of forms including, but not limited to:

 Verbal, written/printed or graphic exposure to derogatory comments, extortion, exploitation, name calling, or rumor spreading either directly through another person or group or through cyberbullying,

 Exposure to social exclusion or ostracism,

 Physical contact including but not limited to pushing, hitting, kicking, shoving, or spitting, and

 Damage to or theft of personal property.

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Cyberbullying: Cyberbullying is, but not limited to, any act of bullying committed by use of electronic technology or electronic communication devices, including telephonic devices, social networking and other Internet communications, on school computers, networks, forums and mailing lists, or other District-owned property, and by means of an individual's personal electronic media and equipment.

Harassment: Harassment is intentional behavior by a student or group of students that is disturbing or threatening to another student or group of students. Intentional behaviors that characterize harassment include, but are not limited to, stalking, hazing, social exclusion, name calling, unwanted physical contact and unwelcome verbal or written comments, photographs and graphics. Harassment may be related, but not limited to, real or perceived race, religion orientation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, cultural background, economic status, size or personal appearance. Harassing behaviors can be direct or indirect and by use of social media.

Intimidation: Intimidation is intentional behavior by a student or group of students that places another student or group of students in fear of harm of person or property. Intimidation can be manifested emotionally or physically, either directly or indirectly, and by use of social media.

Prohibitions and Discipline

Students are prohibited from bullying on school grounds, school property, school buses, at school bus stops, at school sponsored events and activities, and through the use of electronic technology or electronic communication equipment on school computers, networks, forums, or mailing lists.

Disciplinary action may result for bullying which occurs outside of the school and the school day when such bullying results in a substantial physical, mental, or emotional negative effect on the victim while on school grounds, school property, school buses, at school bus stops, or at school sponsored events and activities, or when such act(s) interfere with the authority of the school system to maintain order. All suspected violations of law will be reported to local law enforcement.

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Athletic Eligibility

JJIB © INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORTS

General

The purpose of interscholastic athletics is both educational and recreational. The school sports program should encourage participation by as many students as possible and should always be conducted with the best interests of the participants as the first consideration.

District participation in interscholastic athletics shall be subject to approval by the Governing Board. This shall include approval of membership in any leagues, associations, or conferences, and of any new agreements with other schools for a series of games or events.

The following rules shall be observed for participation by individual students:

 For each type of sport in which the student engages, the parents or guardian must give written consent.

 The student must be determined by a physician to be physically fit for the sport.

The Superintendent shall set up other rules for participation, such as those governing academic standing, in accordance with policies of the District and pertinent regulations and recommendations of the state interscholastic athletic association.

Health and Safety of Participants

The health and safety of participants in interscholastic athletic activities must receive careful consideration.

The Governing Board shall develop, in consultation with the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) guidelines, information and forms to inform and educate coaches, pupils and parents of the dangers of concussions and head injuries and the risks of continued participation in athletic activity after a concussion.

Before a student participates in an athletic activity, the student, the student’s parents, and the coaches shall participate in a District program to educate program participants of the danger of concussions, head injuries, and the risk of continued participation in athletic activity after a concussion. Students and parents shall sign the AIA form (Exhibit JJIB-E) at least once each school year stating awareness of the nature and risk of concussion. The District shall retain documentation of the participation of all affected coaching staff members in the program. For the purpose of this policy, athletic activity does not include:

 dance,

 rhythmic gymnastics,

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 competition or exhibitions of academic skills or knowledge or other similar forms of physical noncontact activities,

 civic activities or academic activities, whether engaged in for the purpose of competition or recreation.

A student who is suspected of sustaining a concussion in a practice session, a game, or other interscholastic athletic activity shall be immediately removed from the athletic event. A coach from the student’s team or an official or licensed health care provider may remove a student from play. A team parent may also remove his or her own child from play. A student may return to play on the same day if a health care provider rules out a suspected concussion at the time the student is removed from play. On a subsequent day, the student may return to play if the student has been evaluated by and receives written clearance to resume participation in athletic activity from a health care provider who has been trained in the evaluation and management of concussions and head injuries as prescribed by A.R.S. 15-341.

A group or organization that uses property or facilities owned or operated by the District for athletic activities shall comply with the policies of the Governing Board related to concussions and head injury. This requirement does not apply to teams based in another state participating in athletic events in Arizona.

A District employee, team coach, official, team volunteer or a parent or guardian of a team member is not subject to civil liability for any act, omission or policy undertaken in good faith to comply with the requirements of this policy or for decisions made or actions taken by a health care provider. Further, the District and its employees and volunteers are not subject to civil liability for any other person’s or organization’s failure or alleged failure to comply with the requirements of this policy.

Participants must be provided access to water at all times during practice sessions, games, or other interscholastic athletic activities.

The Superintendent shall require that regulations for health and safety of participants in interscholastic athletics be developed, implemented, and enforced. Such regulations may, at the discretion of the Superintendent, be incorporated into this policy as an administrative regulation.

Tempe Union High School District Emergency Action Plan for Athletics Suspected Heat Stroke

Definitions: Exertional Heat Stoke A severe condition characterized by core body temperature >40⁰C (104⁰F), central nervous system (CNS) dysfunction and multiple organ system failure induced by strenuous exercise, often occurring in hot environments.

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Signs & Symptoms: Exertional Heat Stroke

- Altered level of consciousness - Convulsions - Disorientation - Irrational Behavior - Decreased Mental Acuity - Irritability - Emotional instability - Confusion - Hysteria - Apathy - Core Body temperature of 104⁰F or higher - Nausea - Vomiting - Diarrhea - Headache - Dizziness - Weakness - Hot/wet or dry skin - Increased Heart Rate - Decreased Blood pressure - Increased respiratory rate - Dehydration - Combativeness

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Recognition: Exertional Heat Stroke: Any student athlete displaying a combination of the above signs and symptoms should be suspected of having exertional heat stroke. Once exertional heat stroke is suspected, the athlete will be moved to a cool and private location where the rectal thermometry procedure will be initiated by the Certified Athletic Trainer on site.

A diagnosis of exertional heat stroke will be confirmed if the core body temperature via rectal thermometry is 104⁰F or greater. Once diagnosis is confirmed, appropriate treatment procedures will be initiated. Treatment: Exertional Heat Stroke - EMS will be activated by designated personnel - Cooling of student athlete will be initiated immediately using the best method available per location o Ice water immersion o Ice packs to major vessel areas o Ice water dousing - Student Athlete will be transferred to EMS and transported to nearest Emergency Room for continued care o If ice water immersion is available, the student athlete will be immersed until core body temperature drops below 102⁰F before being released for transfer to EMS

Return to Play Clearance: Exertional Heat Stoke - Refrain from exercise for at least seven days following the acute event - Follow up in about one week for physical exam by a licensed physician (MD, DO) - When cleared for activity by a licensed physician, begin exercise in a cool environment and gradually increase the duration, intensity and heat exposure for two weeks to acclimatize and demonstrate heat tolerance under the direction of the Licensed Athletic Trainer. - If return to activity is difficult, consider a laboratory exercise-heat tolerance test about one month post-incident - Athlete may be cleared for full competition if heat tolerance exists after 2-4 weeks of training

Rectal Thermometry Procedures - Student Athlete is removed from playing field, if appropriate, to a shaded and cool area (preferably the Athletic Training room) o Student Athlete will ALWAYS have an adult chaperone of the same gender present at all times throughout procedure o Sports Medicine Staff will only use as many staff as medically necessary o All efforts will be maintained to maintain patient’s privacy - Student Athlete will be disrobed ONLY as much as needed for appropriate medical procedures - Student Athlete will be draped for privacy with towels - Student Athlete will be positioned on their side with to hip and knee flexed forward. - Probe will be cleaned using isopropyl alcohol - Probe will be lubricated with a water-based lubrication jelly

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- Ensure the probe is plugged into the thermometer - Turn on thermometer - Lift upper buttock until anus is visible - Gently insert probe 10cm into anal sphincter (10cm distance will be pre-marked on probe) - If resistance is met while inserting, abort attempt and try again - Leave probe inserted for duration of treatment - After treatment has ended, gently remove probe and clean thoroughly with proper sterilization technique and solution - At no point during this procedure will the student athlete be left alone and security of the rectal probe must be maintained

Communication Plan for Concerns:

Eligibility Center's website (www.eligibilitycenter.org). Use the list as a guide. • Only courses that appear on your school's List of NCAA Courses will be used in the calculation of the core It is very important that concerns are reported in a timely manner and also communicated in an order that may be addressed with the individuals who can assist. With Questions or Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Concerns Student Student Coach Athletic Director Principal Parent Coach Athletic Director Principal District Athletic Director Coach Athlete Parent Athletic Director Principal

Future College Athlete Resources

NCAA ELIGIBILITY CENTER QUICK REFERENCE SHEET Core Courses

• NCAA Division I requires 16 core courses. See the chart below for the breakdown of this 16 core-course requirement. • NCAA Division II currently requires 14 core courses. Division II will require 16 core courses for students enrolling on or after August 1, 2013. See the breakdown of core-course requirements below. Test Scores

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• Division I uses a sliding scale to match test scores and core grade-point averages. The sliding scale for those requirements is shown on page two of this sheet. • Division II requires a minimum SAT score of 820 or an ACT sum score of 68. • The SAT score used for NCAA purposes includes only the critical reading and math sections. The writing section of the SAT is not used. • The ACT score used for NCAA purposes is a sum of the following four sections: English, mathematics, reading and science. • When you register for the SAT or ACT, use the NCAA Eligibility Center code of 9999 to ensure all SAT and ACT scores are reported directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center from the testing agency. Test scores that appear on transcripts will not be used.

Grade-Point Average

• Be sure to look at your high school’s List of NCAA Courses on the NCAA grade- point average. Use the list as a guide. • Division I core grade-point-average requirements are listed on the sliding scale on Page No. 2 of this sheet. • The Division II core grade-point-average requirement is a minimum of 2.000. • Remember, the NCAA grade-point average is calculated using NCAA core courses only.

DIVISION I 16 Core Courses 4 years of English. 3 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher). 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school). 1 year of additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science. 2 years of social science. 4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy).

DIVISION II 14 Core Courses 3 years of English. 2 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher). 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school). 2 years of additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science. 2 years of social science. 3 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy).

DIVISION II 16 Core Courses (2013 and After) 3 years of English. 2 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher). 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school). 3 years of additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science.

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2 years of social science. 4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy).

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For more information, visit the NCAA Eligibility Center website at www.eligibilitycenter.org.

NIAA Eligiblity Center: https://www.playnaia.org/eligibility-center

FASFA: https://fafsa.ed.gov/

Community College Eligibility http://www.njcaa.org/eligibility/index

POSITION STATEMENT TEMPE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT DRUGS, ALCOHOL USE:

We will follow the TUHSD Policies for Substance Abuse. If a student is suspended, he/she may not participate in extra-curricular activities while suspended. If an athlete has excessive or behavior that is deemed unsafe for self and others he/she may be suspended or removed from the program.

14.13.1 AIA POSITION STATEMENT – SUPPLEMENTS, DRUGS AND PERFORMANCE ENHANCING SUBSTANCES The Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) views sport, and the participation of student-athletes in sport, as an activity that enhances the student-athlete’s well-being by providing an environment and stimulus that promotes growth and development along a healthy and ethically based path.

 It is the position of the AIA that a balanced diet, providing sufficient calories, is optimal for meeting the nutritional needs of the growing student-athlete.  It is the position of the AIA that nutritional supplements are rarely, if ever, needed to replace a healthy diet.  Nutritional supplement use for specific medical conditions may be given individual consideration.  The AIA is strongly opposed to “doping”, defined as those substances and procedures listed on the World Anti Doping Agency’s Prohibited List (www.wada-ama.org).  It is the position of the AIA that there is no place for the use of recreational drugs, alcohol or tobacco (e-cigarettes) in the lifestyle of the student-athlete. The legal consequences for the use of these products by a student-athlete are supported by the AIA.

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In pursuit of Victory with Honor, the AIA promotes the use of exercise and sport as a mechanism to establish current fitness and long-term healthy lifestyle behaviors. It is the position of the AIA that the student-athlete, who consumes a balanced diet, practices sport frequently and consistently, and perseveres in the face of challenges, can meet these goals. 14.13.2 At least annually, each member school shall communicate to its students participating in interscholastic activities the AIA Position Statement on the use of supplements, drugs and performance enhancing substances. (See Form 14.13).

14.13.3 Any coach or competitor using tobacco, alcoholic beverages or misusing drugs while participating in interscholastic competition shall be disqualified from the contest or tournament. Tempe Union policies for discipline will apply. Prescribed medication policy:

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Tempe Union Parents' Code of Ethics

By signing this Parents Code of Ethics - I agree to the following:

 I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, and officials at every game, practice all sporting events.  I will ask my child to treat other players, coaches, fans and officials with respect regardless of race, sex, creed or ability.  I will help my child enjoy the high school sports experience by doing whatever I can, such as being a respectful fan, being a supportive parent and volunteering for fundraising events.  I will support coaches and officials working with my child, in order to encourage a positive and enjoyable experience for all.  I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free from drugs, tobacco and alcohol and will refrain from their use at all youth sports events.  I will remember that the game is for the student athletes - not adults  I will abide by the coaches rules regarding communication, practices and travel.  I will schedule time to speak with the coach at a time that I am ready to listen and communicate in a professional and courteous manner.  I will not create a hostile environment for student-athletes or coaches because of play time issues with my child.  I will teach my child how to communicate with the coach, when there are concerns he/she may have.

In addition, I understand that any verbal or physical abuse or threats of violence by myself, family members or individuals that accompany me to any practices, games or events, towards any:  Coach  Official  Team Parent  Club Board Members  Spectator  Tempe Union High School District staff, representative or administrator may result in our immediate and permanent removal from any and all practices, games and school events within the Tempe Union High School District

Student’s Name ______Date ______School ______Team ______

Parent/Guardian name(s) ______Signatures: mother ______father ______

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Tempe Union Athletics Parent Survey can be accessed using the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/D3MRWQ8

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