Policy 2150 - Co-Curricular Programs

The board recognizes that the purpose and/or objectives of co-curricular programs should be as an extension of specific school programs or course offerings, or related to an educational goal of the school district. Such activities will ordinarily be conducted wholly or partly outside the regular school day. Co-curricular programs encompass approved activities. 

The board authorizes each principal to approve activities within the ASB program, make school facilities available to them, and designate staff members to support and supervise them. 

The criteria to be used by the principal for approving the activities are: 

  1. the participating students shall be currently enrolled in a related course or program or have the entry level knowledge and/or skills and/or interest to successfully participate in the activity; 
  2. the group shall be supervised by a qualified staff member; 
  3. the cost of the activity must not be prohibitive to student or district; 
  4. the activity must comply with Title IX requirements; 
  5. all activities must take place on school premises unless approved in advance by the school principal; 
  6. the activity must not be secretive in nature. 

The superintendent shall ensure that appropriate procedures for planning, funding, approval and implementation of all activities offered are developed. 

The principal or designee shall be responsible for administering the co-curricular program in the school. An opportunity will be made available in each school for students, including those with disabilities, to participate in some aspect of the program. 

Legal References:

 20 U.S.C. §§ 4074 Equal Access Act 
RCW 28A.325.020 Associated student bodies – Powers and responsibilities affecting 
28A.600.200 Interschool athletic and other extra curricular activities for students, regulation of – Delegation, conditions 
28A.640.020 Regulations, guidelines to eliminate discrimination – Scope 
WAC 392-138-010 Definitions 
392-190-030 General – Recreational and athletic activities – Equal opportunity factors considered 
392-190-040 Recreational and athletic activities – student interest – Required survey instrument 
 

Adoption:

Adopted: November 26, 1985
Revised: January 27, 2009