board meeting agenda item inputlocal.brookings.k12.sd.us/julyboardreport.pdf · 7. approval of...

BROOKINGS SCHOOL BOARD MARYSZ RAMES

July 14, 2014 – 6:00 p.m. President

GEORGE S. MICKELSON MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY DR. ROGER DEGROOT

1801 12th

Street South Superintendent

AGENDA NOTE: NO WORK SESSION I. CALL TO ORDER

II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

III. APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENT/CONTINGENCY TO THE 2013-2014 BUDGET

Any Board Member may remove an item from the consent agenda by asking that it be and have it considered as a separate item. Any item so removed from the consent agenda shall be considered after other items on the consent business portion of the agenda have been heard.

IV. ACTION ITEMS – OLD BUSINESS

A. Approval of BHS Student Handbook B. Approval of BHS Student Activities Handbook C. Approval of Naming of New K-3 Facility “Dakota Prairie Elementary” D. Approval of Policy IGCB-R “Virtual/Online Course Policy” Second Reading

V. REORGANIZATION OF BOARD OF EDUCATION

A. Adjournment of 2013-2014 Board B. New Board Member Oath C. Convene 2014-2015 Board – Elect President and Vice-President

VI. COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE

VII. COMMUNICATION ITEMS

A. Board Requests - Each member of the Board has the opportunity to report on events or to communicate with other Board members and the community.

B. Superintendent’s Report - The Superintendent will share information about events of the past month or about topics coming up for future consideration.

C. Financial Reports – 2014-2015 Budget Hearing - Business Manager D. Strategic Plan Update

VIII. ACTION ITEMS

A. Consent Agenda – The consent agenda includes items approved with one motion. That motion will approve the recommended action for each item on the consent agenda.

1. Approval and/or correction of minutes of previous meetings 2. Approval and/or correction of the financial report 3. Approval of annual business 4. Approval of bills 5. Approval of personnel report 6. Approval of enrollment report

7. Approval of 2014-15 Salary Listing 8. Approval of Elkton School District to pick up students up at the “Little Hall” in

Aurora 9. Approval of School Board authorizing membership in SDHSAA

B. Approve Community Partnership between Brookings School District and the

Brookings Auto Mall C. Approve that First Bank & Trust shall be the official depository of the District D. Approve Extra Curricular Schedule as presented – See Highlighted Items

IX. DISCUSSION

A. First Reading of Revised Policy JFCH-R “Alcohol and other Drug Use by Students” – No action required

X. ADJOURNMENT

BROOKINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT July 14, 2014, Input Sheet Item: III. Contingency Transfer/Supplement Budgets – BOARD ACTION REQUIRED

BROOKINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT July 14, 2014, Input Sheet

ACTION ITEM Old Business

Item: IV. A. Approval of BHS Student Handbook 2014-15 Please find attached revised BHS Student handbook. It reflects some changes suggested by the board last month. Mr. von Fischer/Mrs. Jensen will be available to answer any questions. I recommend you approve.

Changes to the BHS Handbook

2014-2015

ACADEMIC HONESTY (Added)

The following actions are reflective of academic dishonesty and are subject to disciplinary action by teacher,

school, and/or district. Some offenses may be criminal in nature and therefore prosecutable under local, state, or

federal laws.

Using dishonest, deceptive or fraudulent means to obtain or attempt to obtain credit for academic work; Using

notes, aids, or another student's assistance to complete a test, a project or other assignment in a way other than

that expressly permitted by the teacher. Unless otherwise directed by the teacher, students should accomplish all

assignments individually; Looking at another student's test, answer sheet, or other materials; Copying from or

allowing another student to copy from a test, homework, or other course work-which is not intended to be

collaborative in nature; Accessing, deleting, modifying, transferring, or receiving of computerized files without

authorization of the teacher. Although a student may authorize another student to copy or transfer electronic files,

this action is considered cheating if effected without teacher permission; and plagiarizing materials; that are taking

the specific or general substance of another person's work and offering it as one's own work without giving credit

to the original author. Plagiarizing encompasses omitting quotation marks for directly quoted material, omitting

bibliographic references either in the text or on a source page appended at the end of the assignment, and/or

paraphrasing an author without giving credit to that author for use of his or her ideas. Paraphrasing is the

student's use of an author's idea by rewording and/or rearranging that author's original text.

All students have the due process rights. See Policy JFA.

ACTIVITY CARD (Added)

Activity cards will provided in addition to your student identification card.

ATTENDANCE (Added)

Excessive Absences

1) When a student has accumulated 10 absences in one or more classes.

2) No credit for work missed will be provided.

3) Parents may contact administration to discuss excessive absences. Administration has the right to be flexible

with granting no credit for work missed.

CLASSIFICATION BY GRADE LEVEL (Change) Fourth year students who have earned at least 16.5 or more credits. Seniors will only be classified as fourth year students and 16.5 credits.

DIPLOMAS All BHS diplomas will be printed with legal names. DRESS CODE Junior/Senior T-shirt day: All t-shirts must be approved by administration. DUE PROCESS Policy JFA Discipline in the schools is critical to the provision and implementation of public education. The Board and school administrators have the legal authority to deal with disruptive students and student misconduct. The United States Constitution and The South Dakota Constitution entitle all students to due process when they are subjected to depravation of a property right. The Board recognizes the importance of safeguarding a student’s constitutional rights. Due process is an established course for judicial proceedings or other governmental activities designed to safeguard the legal right of the individual. A student whose conduct may warrant suspension or expulsion shall be provided with appropriate due process. Due process, in the context of the administrative proceedings carried out by school authorities, refers to the notification and hearing procedures established by the South Dakota Board of Education Due process procedures shall be fair and apply equally to all. Fairley enforcing due process procedures involves: Adequate and timely notice and an opportunity to prepare a defense; an opportunity to be heard at a reasonable time and in a meaningful manner and; the right to a speedy and impartial hearing on the merits of the case. SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS Students who attend public school on an individualized educational program (IEP) are subject to due process procedures established by the South Dakota Board of Education under administrative rules for special education. The administration shall consult with a student’s individualized education program (IEP) team to balance student disciplinary actions with the provision of a free and appropriate public education for students with disabilities. FREE PERIOD FOR SENIORS/ONLINE COURSES Most seniors are entitled to a free period if they are enrolled in six hours of class per day. Online students are entitled to a period of freedom from attendance. Free period allows students to leave the building when they do not have anything scheduled (study, classes, lessons, rehearsals, online classes, etc.). Students are encouraged to use all non-scheduled school times for independent study. If seniors or online students chose to stay in the building during their free period, they must abide by these guidelines: • Remain in the Study Corner • The library may be used for quiet, individualized study. • Maintain quiet and proper decorum in the hallways while classes are in session. • Follow behavior guidelines while in the building. Exceptions to Free Period: • Free period is a privilege only after fourth-year students have earned 16.5 semester credits.

Seniors and online students not following behavior, attendance, or academic guidelines may be assigned to a study hall.

GANGS Policy JFCB The Board desires to keep District schools and students free from threats or harmful influence of any groups or gangs, which advocate drug use, violence, or disruptive behavior. The Superintendent shall maintain continual, visible supervision of District premises so as to deter gang intimidation of students and confrontations between members of different gangs. The Superintendent shall: 1. Establish open lines of communication with local law enforcement authorities so as to share information and provide mutual support in this effort; 2. Provide in-service training to help staff identify gangs and gang symbols, recognize early manifestations of disruptive activities, and respond appropriately to gang behavior; and 3. Keep the staff informed about conflict management techniques and alerted to intervention measures and community resources, which helps students. The Board prohibits the presence of any apparel, jewelry, accessory, notebook or manner of grooming which, by virtue of its color, arrangement, trademark or any other attribute, denotes membership in gangs which advocate drug use, violence, or disruptive behavior.

Photo Identification Cards (Change)

1. Students may receive a free temporary ID if they pick them up in the office prior to the start of the school day. No tardy passes will be issued.

Consequences of Inappropriate Behavior Definitions (Added)

1. Teen Court: A student may be assigned to be a jury member for Teen Court. The mission statement of Teen Court is to assist juvenile offenders in assuming responsibility for their criminal behavior; to hold them accountable for their actions and to teach them to make better decisions in the future, while treating them with respect and dignity; to involve the community through volunteer programs and community service opportunities; and to promote better communication between youth parents, schools, law enforcement agencies, and the community.

BROOKINGS

HIGH SCHOOL

2014-2015

BHS STUDENT HANDBOOK TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page #

Schedules…………………………………………………………………...3-4

District Calendar…………………………………………………………....5

BHS Voicemail numbers…………………………………………………..6-7

Policies and Procedures (alphabetized)……………………………………8-43

BHS Progressive Discipline Chart………………………………………...44-46

This handbook is provided online at www.brookings.k12.sd.us under Schools/BHS handbook.

One student planner (including this complete handbook) is given to each BHS student.

3

Period 1 8:15-9:05

Period 2 9:10-10:00

Period 3 10:05-10:55

Period 4A Lunch 10:55-11:35

Period 4A Class 11:35-12:25

Period 4B Class 11:00-11:50

Period 4B Lunch 11:50-12:30

DEAR 12:30-12:45

Period 5 12:45-1:35

Period 6 1:40-2:30

Period 7 2:35-3:25

Period 1 8:15-8:59

Period 2 9:04-9:48

Period 3 9:53-10:37





Period 5 12:06-12:49

Period 6 12:54-1:37

Period 7 1:42-2:25

Period 1 10:15-10:50

Period 2 10:55-11:30

Period 3 11:35-12:10





Period 5 1:30-2:05

Period 6 2:10-2:45

Period 7 2:50-3:25

Period 1 10:15-10:39

Period 2 10:44-11:11

Period 3 11:16-11:41


Period 4 12:25 –12:50

Period 5 12:55-1:22

Period 6 1:27-1:54

Period 7 1:59-2:25

REGULAR SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE

2 HOUR LATE START

MONDAY, TUESDAY,

THURSDAY, FRIDAY

2 HOUR LATE START

WEDNESDAY

4

Semester Test Regulations

All classes will meet at their scheduled times. Teachers may elect not to give a semester

test in a course but the class will meet and students are expected to be in attendance.

Students are required to attend school during all class periods they are regularly assigned to

be in with the following exceptions:

Students will not be required to attend 7th period study hall

Students are not required to be present during the make-up testing period

unless they are testing.

Students are not required to take a semester test 3 consecutive periods. If a student’s

schedule includes this, the student has the option of moving the 3rd

scheduled test to a

make-up testing period later in the day. The student is required to make testing

arrangements with the teacher of the course for which they are moving to a make-up

period.

Students who choose the option of moving their 3rd

consecutive scheduled test to a make-

up testing period will report to a study hall during the regular testing

time for the test they are choosing to take during a make-up testing period.

No make-up test will be given prior to a student is regularly scheduled to take the test

unless approval is received from the principal. Any student who will be gone for the

semester testing days must have permission from the principal prior to the absence.

Period 5 8:15-9:15

Period 6 9:30-10:30

Period 7 10:45-11:45

Period 1 8:15-9:15

Period 2 9:30-10:30

Period 3 10:45-11:45

Lunch 11:45-12:25

Period 4 12:30-1:30

Make-up tests – Session 1 11:48-12:15

Make-up tests – Session 1 12:15-12:55

SEMESTER TEST SCHEDULE-day one

SEMESTER TEST SCHEDULE-day two

6

ADMINISTRATION

Paul von Fischer, Principal 696-4100

Shelly Jensen, Assistant Principal 696-4106

Kathy Livingston, Secretary 696-4102

Penny Eliason, Secretary 696-4103

Deb Ulvestad, Secretary 696-4104

ACTIVITIES

Randy Soma, Activities Director 696-4112

Shar Quam, Secretary 696-4111

COUNSELORS

Amanda Coble 696-4124

Linda Johnson 696-4124

Gary Mork 696-4124

Gwen Yseth, Secretary 696-4124

DEPARTMENTS

AGRICULTURE

Joshua Johnson 696-4186

ALTERNATIVE LEARNING

CENTER

Melissa Bothun 696-4754

ART

John Livingston 696-4207

Shaun Haaseth 696-4208

BUSINESS

Laura Quail 696-4189

Brad Nupen 696-4191

CREDIT RECOVERY/ONLINE

LEARNING

Rita Erickson 696-4766

Deb Raabe 696-4766

CAREER & TECHNICAL

EDUCATION

696-4763

Jim Pederson 696-4764

696-4759

Nita Sachen 696-4760

ENGLISH

Steve Binkley 696-4139

Richard Ganci 696-4202

Kathy Gross 696-4163

Sharon King 696-4161

Gayle Klinker 696-4142

Alyssa Laufmann 696-4140

Thomas Moudry 696-4105

Carrie Oorlog 696-4136

Sally Pies 696-4138

Family & Consumer Sciences

Joline Dunbar 696-4123

FOREIGN LANGUAGES

Karen Barsness 696-4166

Jodi Melius 696-4195

Mary Selberg 696-4156

Christine Bernstein

696-4135

Library/Media Center

Jean Kirschenman 696-4216

Kathryn Clark 696-4216

BHS VOICEMAIL NUMBERS

7

MATHEMATICS

Brian Dobbs 696-4159

Jana Hunt

Jarrod Huntimer 696-4220

Todd Jorgenson 696-4172

Adam Juba

Mark Krie 696-4236

Gwen Taylor 696-4154

Jane Syltie 696-4152

MUSIC

Ron Stary 696-4192

Denise Perry 696-4141

Kathy Winghart 696-4414

SCIENCE

Chad Caldwell 696-4132

Christine Boever 696-4150

Jayne Heier 696-4143

Kelly Riedell 696-4146

Lori Olson 696-4149

Michelle Vander Wal 696-4177

Jamie Tucker 696-4133

Marcie Welsh 696-4173

SOCIAL

Jason Sebern 696-4206

Kelsey Lovseth 696-4203

Lee Schmidt 696-4201

Scott Miller 696-4204

Laura Plowman 696-4198

Nathan Tritle

SPECIAL EDUCATION

Judy DeZeeuw 696-4122

696-4120

696-4122

Lucy Kephart (Speech) 696-4234

WELLNESS

Vonda Bjorklund 696-4185

Patty Jorgernson 696-4184

Gary Maffett 696-4205

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER

Joe Fishbaugher 696-4175

BHS VOICEMAIL NUMBERS

8

The following actions are reflective of academic dishonesty and are subject to disciplinary

action by teacher, school, and/or district. Some offenses may be criminal in nature and

therefore prosecutable under local, state, or federal laws.

Using dishonest, deceptive or fraudulent means to obtain or attempt to obtain credit for

academic work; Using notes, aids, or another student's assistance to complete a test, a

project or other assignment in a way other than that expressly permitted by the teacher.

Unless otherwise directed by the teacher, students should accomplish all assignments

individually; Looking at another student's test, answer sheet, or other materials; Copying

from or allowing another student to copy from a test, homework, or other course work-

which is not intended to be collaborative in nature; Accessing, deleting, modifying,

transferring, or receiving of computerized files without authorization of the teacher.

Although a student may authorize another student to copy or transfer electronic files, this

action is considered cheating if effected without teacher permission; and plagiarizing

materials; that are taking the specific or general substance of another person's work and

offering it as one's own work without giving credit to the original author. Plagiarizing

encompasses omitting quotation marks for directly quoted material, omitting bibliographic

references either in the text or on a source page appended at the end of the assignment,

and/or paraphrasing an author without giving credit to that author for use of his or her

ideas. Paraphrasing is the student's use of an author's idea by rewording and/or rearranging

that author's original text.

All students have due process rights. See Policy JFA.

Policy IIGB-R

The District Internet system has been established for a limited educational purpose. The

term “educational purpose” includes classroom activities, continuing educational

professional, or career development, and high-quality, educational enrichment personal

research.

HANDBOOK-Alphabetical listing

ACCEPTABLE USE FOR NETWORK ACCESS

ACADEMIC HONESTY

9

The District Internet system has not been established as a public access service or a public

forum. The District has the right to place reasonable restrictions on the material you access

or post through the system. You are also expected to follow the rules set forth in this

policy, the student disciplinary code, and the law in your use of the district Internet system.

Activity cards will be provided in addition to your student identification card.

Activity Cards may be purchased on the day of registration for $30.00 for grades 9-12 with

a maximum of $60.00 for students per family.

Activity cards may be purchased in the activities office after the day of registration.

A student who has an excused absence (without permission of the principal or activities

administrator on the day of any activity) will not participate in an activity nor be taken on

the trip that evening or day. In the case of illness, a student must attend at least three (3)

class periods prior to departure of an activity bus (or transportation to an activity). Also,

students must be in attendance at least 3 periods prior to the activity. Students may not

participate in activities during a period of out-of-school suspension.

A student, who has committed a Class Three, Four, Five, Six or Seven offense on the

accompanying chart and is involved in co-or extra-curricular activities, shall also be

subject to the consequences as specified in policy JJC in this handbook and JJC-R relating

to student conduct-student activities.

Policy JEDA and JEE

Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors must be in attendance all seven periods and enroll in

at least six class periods (plus study hall) unless a partial schedule is approved by

administration due to extenuating circumstances.

ACTIVITIES PARTICIPATION

ATTENDANCE

ACTIVITIES

10

Seniors must enroll in at least six classes during the school day unless they have been

approved as a part time student (school district policy JF) or a partial schedule has been

approved by administration due to extenuating circumstances. Concurrent classes at SDSU

are considered part of this six period day.

Absences will not be classified as excused or unexcused. Parents need to clear

absence; however, do not need to indicate reason for student’s absence.

Students have 2 days to clear absences. If absence is not cleared by parent/guardian

the absence will be considered truant and the discipline policy will apply.

Due to SDCL 13-27-1 (Compulsory School Attendance), caregivers are required by

law to send their child (ren) (six years – eighteen years old) to school on a regular

basis. After 10 absences, the Brookings School District will submit a truancy report

to law enforcement indicating missed classes/days of school. Law enforcement will

submit all truancy requests to the Deputy State’s Attorney’s office.

1. Attendance: All students will be allowed 10 absences per semester (Absences will

not be classified as excused or unexcused).

After 7 absences in one or more classes per semester, school personnel will send a letter to

parent or guardian.

After 10 absences in one or more classes per semester, students are considered excessively

absent and a letter will be sent to parent/guardian. Henceforth, the student will only be

excused in the case of serious illness (doctor’s verification necessary within 2 days of

absence) or other extenuating circumstances. If the student is failing the class, he/she may

be removed from that class (replaced with study hall) and will no longer receive credit.

**Student/parent may appeal the decision of the school administration to drop the student

from class(es) by making a request to the principal or assistant principal.

Brookings High School sponsored and recognized programs will be classified as exempt

absences. (Exempt absences: Absences will not count toward the ten absences per

semester.)

11

2. Grouping absences

If a student has an extended illness (verified with a doctor’s note that explains non-

attendance) those days may be “grouped.” (as determined by an administrator)

Grouping will take place only if a student exceeds the 10 day limit for excessive absence

and will return a student’s attendance back to ten days absent.

Excessive Absences

1) When a student has accumulated 10 absences in one or more classes.

2) No credit for work missed will be provided.

3) Parents may contact administration to discuss excessive absences. Administration has

the right to be flexible with granting no credit for work missed.

Students 18 years old or older who have excessive absence may be dropped from all

classes; they may be considered for re-enrollment the following semester.

Policy JFCC

While on district-provided buses, students shall adhere to the same behavior expectations,

standards and consequences as at school.

Policy JBA

Bullying includes any electronic, written, verbal, or physical act of a demeaning or

threatening nature targeted at a student which is based on any actual or perceived

trait/characteristic of the student and which creates an objectively hostile school

environment that meets one or more of the following conditions.

Places the student in reasonable fear of harm to the student’s person or property; Has a

substantially detrimental effect on the student’s physical or mental health; Has the effect of

substantially interfering with the student’s academic performance; or Has the effect of

BUS BEHAVIOR

BULLYING

12

substantially interfering with the students ability to participate in or benefit from the

services, activities, or privileges provided by a school.

Cancellation of school or late starts because of bad weather will be broadcast over Radio

Stations KBRK and KJJQ as well as KELO, KDLT and KSFY television stations and their

corresponding websites. Please do not call the radio or TV stations.

Brookings School District uses a communication system called “School Reach.” School

closings (and other important messages) will be announced by the Superintendent or other

school official through “School Reach.” Please make sure your student/parent contact

information is updated in the BHS office.

CTE courses provide relevant, hands-on opportunities that relate to technical careers and

the workplace. Teachers of these courses as well as the courses themselves must go

through a process of state certification in order to be approved as “CTE”.

Classes offered at CTE Academy: General Service Tech and Auto Electronics; Residential

Construction and Cabinetry, Certified Nurse Assistant and Health Service Careers, and

Entrepreneurship

Other CTE courses in the BHS building include Agriculture, Family and Consumer

Science, Business, Computer, Project Lead the Way (Engineering), and Principles of

Biomed Science.

The CTE building also houses the Alternative Learning Center and Credit Recovery.

Cell phones may be used in-between classes, before and after school.

Cell phones must remain in student’s pocket, student’s locker, or a designated location in a

classroom during class time. Cell phones must be turned off during class. Exceptions may

be made at the discretion of the supervising adult.

CANCELLATION OF SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) ACADEMY

CELL PHONES

13

Cell phones must remain in student’s pocket while in the library. It must be turned off

while in the library and may not be used to listen to music.

Recording pictures and tape recording classes/teachers on your cell phone is a disruption

and will be assigned a consequence.

Your cell phone is your responsibility. A consequence will be assigned for the disruption

and/or when device is retrieved in the office.

Policy JFC

Every student at Brookings High School shall be expected to obey all school rules and

regulations as well as the laws of the community, state and nation. Students are required to

conduct themselves with respect for self and others through their actions, their language,

and their dress. Student behavior will reflect favorably on the individual and on the school,

will show consideration for others, and will create a harmonious learning atmosphere.

Students must recognize their individual responsibilities and obligations and discharge

them in accordance with school regulations. When administering these policies, the

emphasis shall be toward student growth in self-discipline.

When a school employee acts to assist a student in proper conduct, the emphasis shall be

toward student growth in self-discipline. The building administrators shall inform the

parents or guardians of any student whose behavior is in serious conflict with established

rules, laws and procedures; though, we will work with students to correct more minor

behaviors without parental involvement.

This handbook applies to all students whenever and wherever the student is under the

jurisdiction of the school, including all school-sponsored activities and functions at home

or away. (See the Brookings High School Progressive Discipline Chart at the end of the

Handbook).

Under no circumstances will vandalism, violence, destructive acts, intimidation, extortion,

harassment, malicious disturbances, and other violations of the law be tolerated, condoned

CONDUCT EXPECTATIONS

14

or excused. Immediate steps including possible referral to law enforcement officials will be

taken to discipline any student involved in such behavior.

Just as in an employment situation, we ask students to keep their “supervisors” aware of

their schedule changes.

Students must check in when returning from an appointment or when arriving at irregular

times (anytime other than the beginning of the day). Students must check out when

leaving school for an appointment or when leaving school at irregular times. Failure to

check in or out will result in a consequence (see discipline chart)

Students with “Closed Lunch” must check in with the lunch supervisor. Failure to do so

will result in Lunch check/in consequence.

Each student is assigned a counselor who will remain his or her academic advisor for all

four years of high school. During the registration process (January of 8th grade year),

students and parents develop a tentative 4-year Personal Learning Plan. This tentative plan

will guide the registration process each year of high school and may be revised as needed

(students/parents/counselor consult).

Math Department Exception: It is the procedure at BHS that a student who fails the

SECOND semester of a math course must retake the FULL year. Any deviation from this

procedure must have administrative approval. Credit can only be assigned once for a

repeated semester.

All students will register in the spring for the following academic year.

Schedule changes must be made before the school year begins and will only be made to

correct the following:

Computer errors and resolution of conflicts.

Accommodate physical impairments.

Drop a seventh class to take study hall.

CHECK IN/OUT

CLASS SCHEDULES AND REGISTRATION

15

Even with the above exceptions, no class, other than study hall, will be added after the first

5 days of the semester.

Courses dropped after the first 10 days of the semester will results in a grade of “WF”.

Any deviation from this procedure must have administrative approval.

Freshmen: All first year students are considered freshmen.

Sophomore: Second year students who have earned at least 5.5 or more credits.

Juniors: Third year students who have earned at least 11 credits.

Seniors: Fourth year students who have earned at least 16.5 or more credits.

Responsibility and privileges of class will follow these credit “milestones.” Examples

include, but are not limited to, Prom (Jr and Sr), Free Period (Sr), Open Lunch (Soph-Sr),

and STEP testing (Jr).

Without a prior approved contract, all reclassifications will occur at semester break.

It is the responsibility of the student to inform their counselors of reclassifications at

semester time.

BHS counselors are available during school hours and in case of emergency. Services

provided include personal counseling, academic advising, and post-high planning (work,

military, tech/vocational, and college). Counselors may also consult with parents, staff and

referral agencies.

In addition, Brookings High School has cooperation with East Central Behavioral Health.

If you would like more information, please see your BHS counselor.

It is a student’s personal responsibility to review his/her credits from time-to-time to make

sure he/she has completed required subjects and elective credits. Students may check with

CLASSIFICATION BY GRADE LEVEL

COUNSELING SERVICES

CREDIT CHECK

16

counselors to ensure that they have sufficient credits for grade-level classification or

graduation.

Students must earn 22 credits to graduate. Students must successfully complete required

and elective courses. Information for each grade is located in the Registration Handbook

appropriate for each graduating class.

2014 2015, 2016, 2017

4cr-English 4cr-English

3cr-Math 3cr-Math

3cr-S. Studies 3cr-S. Studies

.5cr-Computer .5cr-Computer

1.5cr-Wellness/Health 1.5cr-Wellness/Health

1cr-Fine Arts 1cr-Fine Arts

2014 2015, 2016, 2017

.5cr-Pers Fin/Econ .5cr-Pers Fin/Econ

2cr-Req Offerings (World

Lang) CTE/Lang)

1cr-Req for grad; 2 for

college

3.5cr-Electives 4.5cr-Electives

22cr-Minimum 22cr-Minimum

Consult the Board of Regents website for SD Opportunity Scholarship information

www.sdbor.edu

This program is designed for students who have exhausted all course work in a curricular

area at Brookings High School and who find appropriate college level classes at South

CREDIT FOR GRADUATION

CREDIT FOR GRADUATION-

GRADUATING CLASSES OF 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

CREDIT-COLLEGE LEVEL

http://www.sdbor.edu/

17

Dakota State University. In order to apply, a student must have a “B” average and obtain

an application from his/her counselor. College credits earned do not substitute for any high

school requirements, but may be substituted for certain electives.

Policy IGCB and IGCB-R

Online course: an internet or computer-based course is usually monitored by a District

employee. All online programs and courses will be consistent with District instructional

goals and aligned with South Dakota’s academic standards, curriculum frameworks and

assessments, and approved by the South Dakota Dept. of Education.

Students are able to earn credit for some failed classes and regain classification with

graduating class. All non-traditional course offerings must be credited and approved by

administration. Not all classes are offered at CR. Placement in Credit Recovery subject to

approval by counselor, parent, and/or administrator.

In addition to the Bobcat and the Prom, dances may be held after athletic events during the

school year. The following rules govern these and other dances.

The dances must be sponsored by a school organization and approved by

administration.

Sponsorship includes securing chaperones, providing workers, arranging for the

music, clean-up etc.

The sponsoring organization receives the revenue from the dance and is

responsible for all fees and charges.

Dances are open only to Brookings High School students; however, high school

students may bring one guest from outside the school provided permission is

obtained from the administration by the end of the school day prior to the dance.

CREDIT-ONLINE and VIRTUAL

CREDIT RECOVERY

DANCES

18

Guest must be under the age of twenty-one. Prom guests must also be a minimum

of junior grade-level status.

Once students leave the dance they will not be allowed to return.

Dances are a school sponsored event.

Students attending any dance under the influence of or in possession of a

controlled substance will face disciplinary action from the school and may also

face legal consequences.

A police officer will be in attendance and will be notified.

The student’s parents will be notified and asked to come and get their child either

child at school or the police station.

See Progressive Discipline chart.

Students should dress appropriately for a school function and exercise proper

decorum.

Students must follow guidelines for dancing established by school officials (i.e. all

dance participants will face his/her partner while dancing at school dances).

Willfully causing or attempting to cause damage to private or school property, stealing or

attempting to steal private or school property, or repeated damage or theft involving private

or school property (includes alteration of student school computer program systems) is a

violation. State law makes the student and his/her parents financially responsible for

damage and defacement of school property. A violator is also subject to suspension

depending upon the degree of the infraction.

A detention room will be maintained Monday through Thursday and Saturday morning.

Block detention is time spent with a principal or detention supervisor after the close of the

DEFACEMENT, DESTRUCTION, or STEALING OF PROPERTY

DETENTION

19

school day or Saturday. The length of time and place for detention will be assigned by

school administration. Students failing to serve detention when assigned will be

considered absent and will use one of the 10 possible absences. Expectations for

detention include: no headphones, no cell phones, no electronic devices and no food.

Bring something to read/work on.

All BHS diplomas will be printed with legal names.

All policies may be found on the district website: www.brookings.k12.sd.us. If you would

like to receive a printed copy please contact the high school office.

Because some BHS courses and activity programs traditionally require uniforms of various

types, as well as uniform appearance of the students participating, the teachers/activity

directors may require definite standards of dress and appearance on the day of the class or

activity. These standards may be different from the dress code detailed below.

Additionally, during certain student activities such as dances and athletic contests, the

dress code may be adjusted by administrative decision.

It is expected that decisions made by parents and students regarding school dress and

grooming will reflect favorably upon the individual, the school, and the community.

Restrictions on a student’s dress and grooming are necessary when they create danger to

health/safety, interfere with the educational process, are a distraction, and/or disrupt school

or school activities. Note: If students have questions, please check with administration

ahead of time.

Students and parents should base decisions on the following limitations:

1. Clothing: Neatness and cleanliness to meet general, local standards of health,

safety, and decency.

2. Hair: neat, clean and tied back, if required, for safety/health standards (CTE and

science labs.)

DRESS CODE-UNIFORMS

DRESS CODE

DISTRICT POLICIES

DIPLOMAS

http://www.brookings.k12.sd.us/

20

3. Caps, hats, sunglasses, bandanas, and headgear: remove upon entering the school

building and placed in lockers during the school day. Hoods must be lowered.

Headband (not bandanas) may be used to hold back hair, but must be 1” or less in

width.

4. Clothing must not be brief or revealing. Garments that are cut low and expose

excessive cleavage, expose one’s midriff, expose undergarments, have narrow

shoulder straps, or sit off the shoulder are not allowed.

5. Skirts must reach mid-thigh and not be shorter than the student’s extended

fingertips.

6. Shirts with holes (except sleeves) and clothing with holes above the “fingertip

extension” violate dress code.

7. Stockings or tights are an undergarment. The top worn with them must meet the

shorts/skirts/tops rule of mid-thigh length/extended finger length.

8. Jackets and coats will not be allowed in classrooms without administrative

approval.

9. Footwear is required of all students (No wheel is allowed in the sole).

10. Junior/Senior T-shirt day: All t-shirts must be approved by administration.

11. Clothing/Items Prohibited:

a. Purses, backpacks, book bags. (Small pencil bag sized containers are

allowed.)

b. Advertisement/references to activities or establishments which do not accept

minors.

c. Advertisements for establishments that don’t allow minors.

d. Markings, pictures, or lettering that convey sexual, violent or profanity will not

be permitted.

e. Large chains on clothing or chains connected to students’ wallets.

f. Spiked necklaces or hazardous jewelry.

Section SDCL 13-32-6. A person, whether pupil or not, who intentionally disturbs a public

or nonpublic school when in session or who intentionally interferes with or interrupts the

proper order or management of a public or nonpublic school by acts of violent, boisterous

conduct, or threatening language, so as to prevent the teacher or pupil from performing

his/her duty is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.

DISTURBANCE OF SCHOOL

21

Policy JFA

Discipline in the schools is critical to the provision and implementation of public

education. The Board and school administrators have the legal authority to deal with

disruptive students and student misconduct. The United States Constitution and The South

Dakota Constitution entitle all students to due process when they are subjected to

depravation of a property right. The Board recognizes the importance of safeguarding a

student’s constitutional rights. Due process is an established course for judicial

proceedings or other governmental activities designed to safeguard the legal right of the

individual. A student whose conduct may warrant suspension or expulsion shall be

provided with appropriate due process. Due process, in the context of the administrative

proceedings carried out by school authorities, refers to the notification and hearing

procedures established by the South Dakota Board of Education Due process procedures

shall be fair and apply equally to all. Fairley enforcing due process procedures involves:

Adequate and timely notice and an opportunity to prepare a defense; an opportunity to be

heard at a reasonable time and in a meaningful manner and; the right to a speedy and

impartial hearing on the merits of the case.

SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS Students who attend public school on an

individualized educational program (IEP) are subject to due process procedures established

by the South Dakota Board of Education under administrative rules for special education.

The administration shall consult with a student’s individualized education program (IEP)

team to balance student disciplinary actions with the provision of a free and appropriate

public education for students with disabilities.

Students will be assigned logins and passwords to access email accounts hosted by the

State Department of Education and administered by BHS technology personnel. Students

will be able to access this email account from school computers as well as from any

Internet-equipped computer off campus. Students must follow the Acceptable Use Policy

for Student Network Access (in this Handbook).

EMAIL FOR STUDENTS/ELECTRONIC DEVICES-SEE CELL PHONES

DUE PROCESS

22

The policy of the Brookings School District No. 5-1 is that discrimination against any

individual for reason of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status,

or handicap is specifically prohibited by the Board of Education. Inquiries concerning sex

discrimination may be made directly to Dr. Roger DeGroot, Superintendent of Schools at

2130 8th Street South, Brookings, SD 57006. Title IX coordinator for B.S.D. is Michelle

Powers.

FYI: US Dept. of Education office for Civil Rights, 8930 Ward Parkway, Suite 2037,

Kansas City, MO 64114-3302. Phone (816) 268-0550 Fax: (816) 823-1404 TDD (877)

521-2172 Email OCR [email protected]

Policy JGD-E

Expulsion is denial of a student’s membership in school for a period of time-not to extend

beyond the end of the school year

Students involved in fighting on school property before or after school, during the noon

hour, or while school is in session will be suspended from school. Violations will result in

immediate suspension and law enforcement involvement.

Most seniors are entitled to a free period if they are enrolled in six hours of class per day.

Online students are entitled to a period of freedom from attendance. Free period allows

students to leave the building when they do not have anything scheduled (study, classes,

lessons, rehearsals, online classes, etc.). Students are encouraged to use all non-scheduled

school times for independent study.

If seniors or online students chose to stay in the building during their free period,

they must abide by these guidelines:

Remain in the Study Corner

EQUAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY NOTICE

EXPULSION

FIGHTING

FREE PERIOD FOR SENIORS or ONLINE CLASSES/HYBRID CLASSES

mailto:[email protected]

23

The library may be used for quiet, individualized study.

Maintain quiet and proper decorum in the hallways while classes are in session.

Follow behavior guidelines while in the building.

Exceptions to Free Period:

Free period is a privilege only after fourth-year students have earned 16.5 semester

credits.

a. Seniors and online students not following behavior, attendance, or academic

guidelines may be assigned to a study hall.

All fundraising projects must be approved in advance by the sponsoring organization

advisor and then administrator in charge of the activity. Any expenditure by a school

organization must be handled in the same manner. These approvals will be based upon the

intended usage of the funds raised, the nature of the fund raising activity, and the degree in

which it fulfills its purpose for the organization. All monies collected by a school

organization are school funds and must be deposited in a school activity account.

Policy JFCB

The Board desires to keep District schools and students free from threats or harmful

influence of any groups or gangs, which advocate drug use, violence, or disruptive

behavior. The Superintendent shall maintain continual, visible supervision of District

premises so as to deter gang intimidation of students and confrontations between members

of different gangs. The Superintendent shall:

1. Establish open lines of communication with local law enforcement authorities so

as to share information and provide mutual support in this effort;

2. Provide in-service training to help staff identify gangs and gang symbols,

recognize early manifestations of disruptive activities, and respond appropriately to

gang behavior; and

3. Keep the staff informed about conflict management techniques and alerted to

intervention measures and community resources, which helps students.

FUNDRAISING

GANGS

24

The Board prohibits the presence of any apparel, jewelry, accessory, notebook or manner

of grooming which, by virtue of its color, arrangement, trademark or any other attribute,

denotes membership in gangs which advocate drug use, violence, or disruptive behavior.

The following uniform grading system is used in all Brookings High School courses by all

BHS instructors.

REGULAR AP COURSE

% MARK GRADE POINT GRADE POINT

98-100 A+ 4.00 5.00

95-97 A 4.00 5.00

92-94 A- 3.67 4.67

89-91 B+ 3.33 4.33

86-88 B 3.00 4.00

83-85 B- 2.67 3.67

80-82 C+ 2.33 3.33

77-79 C 2.00 3.00

74-76 C- 1.67 2.67

71-72 D+ 1.33 2.33

68-70 D 1.00 2.00

65-67 D- .67 1.67

67 E (passing, percent is below 65 but

Effort is satisfactory)

Below 65 F 0.00 0.00

Percentages earned by South Dakota Virtual School courses will follow the BHS

grading scale.

INC=Incomplete. A student has 2 weeks to complete the incomplete work for a class. At

that time the grade will be changed by the instructor to a mark from the above scale. If the

grade is not changed within 2 weeks, the grade will be recorded as an “F”.

CON=Conditional. The next nine weeks of student performance will determine the mark

from the above scale that the CON will change to at that time.

GRADING SCALE

25

WF=Withdraw-Fail. Students who withdraw after the “allowed” drop period or are

dropped from a class for attendance reasons will receive WR on the transcript. Summer

school is not an option for WF.

Policy JBA

1. Sexual Harassment: The Brookings School District, in its commitment to

nondiscrimination, shall provide for and maintain a learning and working

environment which is free from sexual harassment; all persons associated with this

school system, including, but not necessarily limited to the Board, the

administration, the staff, and the students, are expected to conduct themselves at all

times so as to provide an atmosphere free from sexual harassment.

a. Policy JBA apply on all District property and to all District-sponsored,

approved, and related activities at any location. Sexual harassment refers to

behavior which is not welcome, requests for sexual favors or other physical

conduct of a sexual nature, is personally offensive, and debilitates morale.

b. Any person who engages in sexual harassment while acting as a member of the

school community will be in violation of this policy.

2. Harassment/Intimidation: any behavior that is willfully, maliciously, or

repeatedly meant to harass, bully, or intimidate another will not be tolerated.

a. Means include (but are not limited to) physical, verbal, electronic, digital, or

written communication.

b. Students and staff are expected to report this type of behavior to school

officials and the Progressive Discipline Policy will dictate suitable

consequences based on the nature and severity of the offense.

Policy JFCF

Hazing is defined as any humiliating, dangerous or potentially harmful activity expected of

students upon entering a new school or joining a new group, team, or club, regardless of

their willingness to participate.

HARASSMENT

HAZING

26

Hazing of any student or person who may become a student in the Brookings Public

Schools is absolutely prohibited at any time of the year. Any student who, in any manner,

participates in the hazing of any student or person who is or may become a student in the

Brookings Public Schools shall be subject to rigid disciplinary action. (See Progressive

Discipline Chart in this handbook).

Each student in the high school is assigned to a homeroom. Homerooms will be scheduled

as needed. Class-related and administrative details may be taken care of in homeroom.

Semester honor roll recognition is awarded in two categories: to students who achieve a

semester G.P.A. of 3.5 to 3.999 and those who achieve a semester G.P.A. of 4.0 or greater.

Students who finish high school with a cumulative GPA of 3.95 or higher are designed as

“Honor Scholar” students during the graduation ceremony from Brookings High School.

Breaking any law, the consequences of which pose a threat to the student or others that are

not in the best interests of the school are considered illegal. Student will not only face

disciplinary action from the school but will also face legal consequences.

The Board of Education seeks to maintain a climate in the schools which is conducive to

learning and protective of the safety and welfare of staff and students. In accordance with

District policy JIHA (in this Handbook) school administrators or school officials may

authorize a general inspection at any time of all, a portion of, or selected lockers, desks,

parking lots, and other storage areas as a matter of course, with or without reasonable

suspicion that the inspection will result in the discovery of a prohibited substance or

material (contraband) and without notice to student or students.

HOMEROOM

HONOR ROLL

HONOR SCHOLAR

ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES

INSPECTIONS/SEARCHES

27

Student conduct deemed as unwillingness to submit to authority, refusal to respond to a

reasonable request, or situations in which the student is shown to be habitually disobedient

is considered insubordination. Students are expected to follow the directives of all school

employees at all times when in the building or on the school grounds. Students are also

expected to exercise proper respect and courtesy to all school employees. Failure to

comply will result in disciplinary action, which includes possible suspension from school.

Chronic insubordination will result in removal from class and/or student suspension.

IPods may be used before and after school.

IPods must remain in student’s pocket, student’s locker, or a designated location in a

classroom during class time. IPods must be turned off during class. Exceptions may be

made at the discretion of the supervising adult.

Students found in violation of this policy will have the item(s) confiscated and placed in

the main office where it may be shut down by office staff.

Your electronic device is your responsibility. A consequence will be assigned for the

disruption and/or when device is retrieved in the office.

Headphones/I-pods/MP3 etc. are under the same restrictions.

Students MAY appropriately use electronic devices during lunch.

Headphones may not be worn in the hallways, in the office, or anytime a student is

engaged in conversation with an adult. (i.e., lunchroom)

Office and classroom phones are not provided for personal student use unless prior

permission is received from staff. Students will not be allowed to use the phone during

class time except in an emergency. Students may obtain permission to use a phone in the

INSUBORDINATION

IPODS, ELECTRONICS DEVICES

LANDLINE PHONES AT BHS

28

main office before school, at noon, or after school. Students will not be called to the phone

for personal calls unless they are of an urgent nature.

The use of improper or profane language is prohibited and offenders may be excluded from

classes. If the infraction is abusive in nature the student may face possible suspension

from school. If the infraction is directed at another person, the student will be suspended

from school.

1. Students are encouraged to make maximum use of the library.

2. Library hours are 7:30-3:30

3. Seniors may use the library during free period for quiet, individual studying or

reading.

4. Students are expected to refrain from unnecessary talking while in the library and

to follow the rules and directions of the library staff.

Lockers are the property of the school and are subject to inspection for cleanliness and

appropriate décor. (District policy JIHA regarding locker inspections is included in this

Handbook). Just-cause for locker searches includes housing of stolen, illegal, unusual

and/or dangerous items.

1. Students are responsible for their own locker

a. Do not share lockers.

b. Do not leave valuables in your locker.

c. Protect your locker combination.

2. Use approved locker inserts (styrofoam, panels with wood dowels, plastic)

3. Students should not use markers or other permanent tools to decorate lockers.

4. Contact paper cannot be used to line a locker. Magnets may be used to hold

decorative paper.

5. Students/parents are subject to fees, fines and/or required to clean a defaced

(marked upon) locker. This also includes lock/locker damage.

Students are required to clean lockers prior to the end of each semester.

LANGUAGE USE: IMPROPER OR ABUSIVE

LIBRARY

LOCKERS

29

1. A Special Diet Prescription for Meals form must be submitted to the School

Nutrition Office at Brookings School District Administration Office, 2130 8th St S,

Brookings, SD. Forms are also available on all school websites under Food

Service. This action must be taken to ensure implementation of special meal

substitution.

2. Food substitutions will only be made for students with food allergies.

3. A Special Diet Prescription for Meals form is used for students with a disability

and/or major life activity that are affected by this disability. A form must be

completed/signed by a physician.

4. Special Diet Prescription for Meals form will be kept on file while a student is

enrolled in the Brookings School District. If food allergies change, a new Special

Diet Prescription for Meals form must be completed.

5. Fruits and vegetables are served at all schools. If a student’s food allergy might be

triggered by possible cross-contamination, please contact the school nutrition

office (605-696-4713) to request that his/her tray is dished separately.

1. Students and staff are assigned an A or B lunch.

2. Students’ schedules will be the same as their 4th period teacher’s schedule.

3. ALL students are welcome to eat lunch in the Bobcat Commons. They may

purchase a lunch or bring a sack lunch. Students may also use this time to study or

visit with friends.

4. Students should abide by these guidelines while eating in the Bobcat Commons:

a. Leave the floors and tables in neat condition.

b. Return all trays, dishes, and silverware to the dishwashing area.

c. Practice proper decorum for an eating establishment.

d. Students will remain seated until the bell rings to dismiss students to class.

5. OPEN LUNCH is in place for sophomore, junior, and senior students

a. Students may leave the building during lunch period.

b. Students may lose open lunch privileges based on attendance, academic, or

behavioral issues.

6. CLOSED LUNCH is in place for freshman and sophomores who have lost open

lunch privileges.

a. Students may not leave the building during closed lunch period.

LUNCH-SPECIAL DIET PRESCRIPTION FOR MEALS

LUNCH-OPEN OR CLOSED CAMPUS

30

b. Attendance will be taken for students in “closed” lunch. Students are

responsible for their own check in. The process will be fully explained during

Back to School sessions.

7. Students may deposit money in their lunch account between 7:45 and 8:10 am each

morning.

8. No charging in the lunch line and no change will be provided.

When a student is absent from school, it is the student’s responsibility to arrange with

teachers for any make up work immediately upon returning to school. The student will be

given from one to two days for make-up work, as determined by the teacher. Students

must follow this procedure to ensure receiving credit for missed work.

For prior-approval absences

It is the student’s responsibility to arrange with teachers for the completion of

make-up work PRIOR to the absence unless the teacher allows extended time.

Failure to follow this procedure may result in NO credit for missed work.

Maximum of SIX days will be allowed for make-up work following prior-

approved absence. If student does not complete work within that time, zeroes

may be assigned.

If a prescription medication cannot safely be administered on a before school, after school,

& bedtime schedule; the medication will be administered under the following provisions:

1. Medications will be administered only with an order from a licensed physician and

with a signed consent from the parent/guardian. The physician’s order and

parent/guardian consent form shall be completed annually or when there is a

change in the medication.

2. Medication shall be delivered in and dispensed from a pharmacy or manufacturer’s

container properly labeled with the name of the student, the name and strength of

the medication, name of the physician, and date of the original prescription and

directions for use. This includes inhalers.

3. Over-the-counter medication, such as cough drops, cough syrups, aspirin, Tylenol,

antacids, hydrocortisone or vitamins, will not be administered at school without a

doctor’s order.

MAKE UP WORK

MEDICATION AT SCHOOL

31

4. It is recommended that a 30-day supply of medication or less be brought to school

by the parent/guardian. Please ask your pharmacy to provide separate bottles for

school & home.

5. All medication will need to be taken home the last day of school or within one

week of the last dose given or the medication will be destroyed.

National Honor Society recognizes outstanding scholarship, leadership, and volunteerism.

The Honoratus Chapter in Brookings High School must follow the national constitution.

In the spring of their junior year, students are notified of their academic eligibility. They

may then apply for membership by filling out an application that requires proven

leadership experiences and proven community service experience. In addition, the

character of each nominee is reviewed by the faculty. Incidences of academic dishonesty

or violations of law that resulted in nonparticipation in extra-curricular activities will be

taken into account during the character review.

The criteria for membership are as follows:

Grade Point average-3.70 or higher

Proven leadership experience

Proven community service experience

Good Character

At Brookings High School, each member is required to complete a minimum of

thirty individual community service hours while also participating in monthly

group service projects.

National Honor Society members are honored at Awards Night in the spring of

their senior year. At that time, they receive the gold tassel and cord that they wear

at graduation.

Students who become academically eligible following the completion of their

junior year or the completion of the first semester of their senior year are notified

of their academic eligibility and invited to apply for membership in NHS.

Students who apply for membership following the first semester of their senior

year, in addition to meeting all other membership criteria, must meet an additional

requirement of twenty documented service hours completed since the end of their

junior year. Upon acceptance as a member, these students who only need to

complete an additional ten community service hours to fulfill their membership

obligations.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

32

Registration:

Student will complete prerequisites and meet with the high school counselor to confirm

that the student possesses the skills, knowledge, and motivation needed to be successful in

an online learning environment. Final approval will be made by Principal or designee

before enrolling in an online course.

Instructors expect students to:

Understand that online class expectations and work load are no less than the

expectations in a regular classroom. The same amount of material will be covered

and the same level of effort is required.

Email when you have questions. When you have a question, please specify the

chapter number, page number(s), assignment title or issue.

Complete and submit assignments and assessments on time.

Complete quarterly surveys used to enhance future instruction and course design.

Students can expect instructors to:

Reply to emails within 24 hours during the week. Any communication during a

weekend or holiday is at the instructor’s discretion.

Keep the course website current and notify students when changes are made.

Location:

Students who are taking an online class are expected to go to a computer lab, library, Rita

Erickson’s room at the CTE building, or home. Students who are found to not be in one of

these locations will be assigned to a location. Students who choose to leave campus during

their online class are required to secure parent permission.

Platform:

Blackboard and Edmodo are the preferred platforms for Brookings High School.

Online Courses Determination

The South Dakota Virtual School may not be an option for students who qualify for an

online course that is already offered virtually by Brookings High School staff.

Grades

Students who are taking online courses will need to conference with his or her teacher if

they have a low grade. Staff has the option of selecting the “low grade” threshold for

individual courses.

Examples for agenda items at conference may be:

Require students to “check in” with teacher daily until agreed upon grade is

reached

Suggestions on how to be a successful online learner

ONLINE AND HYBRID COURSES OFFERED BY BHS TEACHERS

33

Students who have a grade of F will be automatically assigned to a location in the school

until the grade is passing. Teacher has the option of making a different recommendation.

Unless extenuating circumstances exist…

online classes will only be available for Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors

a student who fails an online course will not be allowed to take an online course in

the future

OSS is temporary denial to a student of participation in classes and school activities. It is

assigned by the principal, vice-principal, superintendent, or school board. Suspension will

be served out of school. No credit for makeup work is earned. Students will also

accumulate a day of absence for each day of OSS assigned.

Students and parents have the opportunity to view current student schedules, grades,

discipline and attendance online. Stop by the high school office to pick up a registration

form. The Parent/Student Portal can be accessed from the Brookings School District

Website: www.brookings.k12.sd.us.

1. Students may park in designated areas in the south and west parking lots at all

times.

2. Reserved parking for teachers/handicapped is clearly marked.

3. Remember: Staff parking only along the curbed island in the SOUTH lot. No

students may park there between 7:30 am and 4:00 pm.

4. No one should ever park in the bus loading zone or fire lanes.

5. Students must park in designed parking spaces identified by white lines. Do not

park in any areas close to yellow.

6. Bicycles, motorcycles or motorbikes should be parked in designed areas/bike

racks.

7. The speed limit in the parking lot is 10 mph.

8. Exhibition and reckless driving is prohibited.

OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUPENSION (OSS)

PARENT PORTAL (STUDENT PORTAL)

PARKING


34

9. Students who violate parking regulations can expect to be referred for disciplinary

consequences and/or law enforcement authorities; the privilege of driving or

parking on campus may be denied.

10. No warnings are given for parking violations. Please park and drive carefully.

PHOTO ID CARDS: Identification Cards will be issued to students at the beginning of

the school year at registration. The ID card will verify identification as a student at BHS.

All students will be expected to wear their ID badge during the school day. Lost or stolen

identification cards may be purchased in the office for $5.00.

1. Students will receive a detention if they are sent to the office for a temporary ID.

2. Photo Identification cards must be worn around the neck.

Physical aggression involves causing or attempting to cause physical injury to a school

employee or to any student. Cases in which physical injury is caused by accident or an

action undertaken on the reasonable belief that it was necessary to protect another person

or self shall not constitute a violation of this rule.

1. Any item (laser pointer, whistle, etc.) that is disruptive to the learning process or

represents a danger

2. Personal radios/stereos/IPods/headphones and similar items are not to be used

during class time or in hallways. They may be allowed at the adult supervisor’s

discretion.

3. Firearms, knives, and related materials (see Weapons Policy JICI in this

Handbook) are not to be brought onto the school grounds or to school activities at

any time.

4. Except for special occasions approved by the principal, food and beverages will

not be allowed in the classroom during the school day. Water in clear containers

may be allowed at the teacher’s discretion.

5. Hacky sacks, balls, etc. are not to be played within the hallways or classrooms.

6. Backpacks, book bags, or purses are not to be taken into classrooms but are

allowed in lockers.

PHYSICAL AGGRESSION or PHYSICAL INJURY

PROHIBITED ITEMS include but not limited to:

PHOTO IDENTIFICATION

35

7. Large chains on clothing or chains connected to students’ wallets are prohibited.

Students are expected to exercise appropriate public behavior toward one another.

Physical conduct that is of a sexual nature or is personally offensive will be considered a

disruption.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students

over 18 years of age ("eligible students") certain rights with respect to the student's

education records. These rights are:

1. The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45 days of the day

the School receives a request for access. Parents or eligible students should submit to the

School principal [or appropriate school official] a written request that identifies the

record(s) they wish to inspect. The School official will make arrangements for access and

notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the records may be

inspected.

2. The right to request the amendment of the student's education records that the parent or

eligible student believes are inaccurate or misleading. Parents or eligible students may ask

the School to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should

write the school principal [or appropriate official], clearly identify the part of the record

they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the Brookings School

District decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible student, the

district will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and advise them of their

right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding

the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible student when notified of

the right to a hearing.

3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in

the student's education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure

PUBLIC DISPLAYS OF AFFECTION (PDA)

RELEASE OF PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION (FERPA)

REGISTRATION-SEE CLASS SCHEDULES-ALSO SEE REGISTRATION

HANDBOOK

36

without con-sent. One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is disclosure to

school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person

employed by the School as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff

member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person

serving on the School Board; a person or company with whom the School has contracted to

perform a special task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or a

parent or student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance

committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school

official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education

record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility. Upon request, the Brookings

School District discloses education records without consent to officials of another school

district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.

[NOTE: FERPA requires a school district to make a reasonable attempt to notify the parent

or eligible student of the records request unless it states in its annual notification that it

intends to forward records on request.]

4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged

failures by the School to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address

of the Office that administers FERPA are:

Family Policy Compliance Office

U.S. Department of Education

400 Maryland Avenue, SW

Washington, DC 20202

Under FERPA, the Brookings School District may disclose directory information without

consent, unless the parent or eligible student has requested the school district not disclose

directory information about them. The parent or eligible student has ten calendar days from

the date of the annual publication of FERPA to submit a written request to the school

regarding the non-disclosure of directory information.

"Directory information" means information contained in an education record of a student

that would not generally be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed. It

includes, but is not limited to, the student's name, address, telephone listing, electronic mail

address, photograph, date and place of birth, major field of study, dates of attendance,

grade level, enrollment status (e.g., undergraduate or graduate; full-time or part-time),

participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of

37

athletic teams, degrees, honors and awards received, and the most recent educational

agency or institution attended.

FERPA requires that school districts use a reasonable method to identify and authenticate

the identity of parents, students, school officials and any other parties to whom they

disclose personally identifiable information from education records. The Brookings School

District method for verification of identity will include requiring photo identification for

any individual who is not a current member of the district staff who seeks educational

records in person. Requests for records in writing will be made on the letterhead of the

school or agency making the request.

Report cards for first and third quarters will be distributed at parent conferences in the fall

and spring of the year. Report cards for the first and second semester will be sent home

the week following the conclusion of the second and fourth quarters. The report card

shows the mark given for the course each quarter. Progress reports of unsatisfactory work

will be sent to parents at midterm each nine weeks.

Brookings High School, victory for you.

Red and Black, we must carry through.

Though that line holds tight,

We’ll show the same old kind of---

FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!

Brookings High School, get in the game.

Brookings High School, fight for your fame.

Be reliant; be defiant---

Fight for Brookings High!

B-O-B-C-A-T-S

BOBCATS are the BEST!

REPORT CARDS AND PROGRESS REPORTS

SCHOOL SONG

38

1. Semester tests are given in most classes at the end of each semester’s work.

2. Unless exempted by the teacher, all students must take semester examinations

whenever given for a particular course

3. PRIOR approval from the principal is required for an expected/anticipated

absence from semester tests.

4. Students are required to attend school during all class periods they are regularly

assigned-with the following exceptions:

b. Students will not be required to attend 7th period study hall.

c. Students are not required to be present during the make-up testing period

unless they are testing.

d. Students are not required to take a semester test 3 consecutive periods. If a

student’s schedule includes this, the student has the option of moving the third

scheduled test to a make-up testing period later in the day. The student is

required to make testing arrangements with his/her teacher of the course for

which they are scheduling the make-up period.

Possession of, use or distribution of tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, mood-altering

substance, anabolic steroids, or any controlled drug or substance as defined by South

Dakota law (See policy JICH) is an illegal offense. Students will be subject to disciplinary

actions (Progressive Discipline Policy) and will also face legal consequences.

NOTE: Students participating in activities will also be subject to the Student Conduct-

Student Activities Policy (JJC in this Handbook and JCC-R).

When traditional Summer School is not offered, seniors within 1 credit of graduating at the

end of the school year may be provided an opportunity to complete graduation

requirements through an on-line credit recovery program. Determination will be made by

the principal.

SEMESTER EXAMS

SUBSTANCE ABUSE-MOOD ALTERING CHEMICALS, SUBSTANCES,

AND TOBACCO

SUMMER SCHOOL-WHEN AVAILABLE

39

Summer school for some freshman (academically at-risk, transitional concerns) may be

required/allowed an opportunity for a summer program. Check with the guidance

counselor or administrator.

1. The consequences for misbehavior described in the Progressive Discipline Chart in

this Handbook are for misbehavior resulting in referral to the principal’s office.

Consequences are designed to be fair, firm, and consistent for all students at

Brookings High School. They apply to all students in any school or other district

building, on district property, in district vehicles or school-sponsored

transportation, and at district events. They also apply to violations of district

policies even when the student is not at a district event or on school property.

Consequences listed are minimums. A building administrator has the latitude to

modify penalties. Additionally, the administrator will have the authority to enforce

other reasonable disciplinary action found warranted by the situation.

2. Because it is not possible to list each misbehavior that may occur, the

administration and staff reserve the right to respond to misbehavior not

included in the Progressive Discipline Chart. The content of the chart is

based on the assumption that misbehaviors are dealt with by administrators,

classroom teachers, counselors, bus drives, chaperones, and other appropriate

staff.

3. Progressive discipline will be used in conjunction with existing district policy.

4. Actions which may be used by district staff to discipline students and/or encourage

them to modify their behavior include but are not limited to: student conference,

parent or guardian notification, parent or guardian conference, fine, restitution,

detention, Saturday School, removal from class, dismissal from school, Out-of-

School Suspension (OSS), exclusion, referral to law enforcement authorities,

conflict resolution training and recommendation to alternative community service.

1. ALL NOON HOUR TARDIES WILL BE UNEXCUSED.

2. Students may be counted tardy for any class period. It is expected that students

will be in their designated seats at the appointed time. Failure to meet this

requirement will result in being counted tardy. Students are expected to have

materials with them at class time or they may be given an unexcused tardy.

STUDENT CONDUCT: APPLYING THE RULES OF BHS

TARDINESS

40

Students are expected to be prompt when using hall passes to go from point A to

point B, or an unexcused tardy or truancy will be assigned.

3. Students who are late to class beyond 15 minutes into the period may not be

allowed into class and will be held in the office until the end of the period.

Policy JFC-R

Board policy prohibits threats to take the life of another person or to cause them great

bodily harm.

A student who violates this policy may be suspended and/or expelled, depending on the

nature of the violation.

The use or possession of tobacco and products containing nicotine such as e-cigarettes, in

any form, is not permitted on school property or at school sponsored events and functions.

Students using/possessing tobacco or products containing nicotine in any form will be

subject to disciplinary action.

Students may re-take a course if they earn a C or below. However, the old grade

will remain on the transcript but will no longer affect the overall GPA.

Students dropped from a class for attendance reasons will receive WF

(withdraw/fail) on the transcript. Summer school option is not available for WF.

Credit earned for re-taking a class will replace previously assigned credit-not adds

to the total number of credits a student has earned.

Policy JEDA

1. BHS definition of Truancy: Unapproved absence from class within the school

day. Any time students are not where they are supposed to be, they may be

THREATS

TRANSCRIPTS

TRUANCY

TOBACCO AND E-CIGARETTES

41

considered truant by BHS definition and will receive consequences. For example:

a student is given a pass to the restroom and the student goes to the library, senior

hall, another class, etc. This student is truant by BHS definition.

2. Legal definition of Truancy: relates to compulsory attendance law, SDCL 13-27.

Every person having control of a child, who is six years old by the first day of

September and who has not exceeded the age of eighteen, shall cause the child to

regularly and annually attend some public or non-public school for the entire term

during which the public school in the district in which the person resides, or the

school to which the child is assigned to attend, is in session, until the child reaches

the age of eighteen years, unless the child has graduated or is excused as provided

in this chapter.

Policy JFCJ

Board policy states no tolerance for weapons or weapon facsimiles. A student who

violates this policy may be suspended and/or expelled, depending on the nature of the

violation.

WEAPONS

42

CONSEQUENCES OF INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR DEFINITIONS:

1. Detention: Detention is time spent with a principal or detention supervisor. The

length of time and place for detention will be assigned by administration or office

staff.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Tuesday/Thursday morning: 7:30 am – 8:00 am

2. Detention (Block): Block detention is time spent with a principal or detention

supervisor after the close of the school day or Saturday. The length of time and

place for detention will be assigned by administration or office staff.

Monday and Thursday: 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Tuesday/Thursday morning: 7:00 am – 8:00 am

Saturday Detention: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

3. Out-of-School Suspension (OSS): Temporary denial to a student by the principal

or assistant principal of participation in all classes and school activities.

Suspension will be served out of school. Students will accumulate a day of

absence in each class for every day assigned to OSS.

4. Referral to Law Enforcement: A consequence for all offenses listed in the

Brookings High School Progressive Discipline Chart which break any civil law or

the consequences of which pose a threat to the student or others and are not in the

best interest of the school.

5. Student Assistance Team (SAT): A team of staff members and peers who work

together to help students become and remain successful in school. The SAT may

meet with parents/guardians to discuss their child’s academic progress and

behavior.

6. Student Conference: Conference between the principal and a student for the

purpose of discussing patterns of inappropriate behaviors. A student conference

may be held to collect information and issue consequences.

43

7. Teen Court: A student may be assigned to be a jury member for Teen Court. The

mission statement of Teen Court is to assist juvenile offenders in assuming

responsibility for their criminal behavior; to hold them accountable for their

actions and to teach them to make better decisions in the future, while treating

them with respect and dignity; to involve the community through volunteer

programs and community service opportunities; and to promote better

communication between youth parents, schools, law enforcement agencies, and the

community.

- 44 -

Brookings High School Progressive Discipline Chart

OFFENSES 1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense 4th Offense +

Class One (per semester)

Classroom Disruption Detention Block Detention Block Detention Saturday Detention

Profanity Admin Intervention Detention Detention Block Detention

Cell phone/ electronic device/ headphone violation

Warning (Office will hold device… will return to student after school)

Detention (Office will hold device…will return

to student after school)

Block Detention (Office will hold device… will return to student after school)

No cell phone allowed at school for the rest of the

semester.

Dress Code violation Student will need to change/warning.

Student will need to change/warning.



Parking violation Detention Detention Detention Detention

Not checking in at lunch Warning Warning One day at assigned table. Escort from class to lunch.

Tardy to class/school Warning Detention Block Detention Block Detention

Dishonesty Warning Detention Block Detention Block Detention

Not checking in/out Warning Detention Detention Detention

Badge Violation (defacing, switching badges, not wearing a badge)

Warning Detention Detention Detention

Class Two (per semester)

Insubordination/Disrespect Detention Block Detention Saturday Detention SAT or Teen Court

Failure to serve detention Repeat detention and add one Saturday Detention Saturday Detention SAT or Teen Court

Failure to serve block detention Repeat block detention and add one

Saturday Detention Saturday Detention SAT or Teen Court

Failure to serve Saturday Detention I day OSS 1 day OSS 1 day OSS 1 day OSS

Failure to serve Teen Court I day OSS 1 day OSS 1 day OSS 1 day OSS

Class Three (per year)

Conveying Inappropriate Messages (electronic, paper, or other means of communication)

Block Detention Possible Referral to Law

Enforcement

Saturday Detention Possible Referral to Law

Enforcement


Enforcement


Enforcement

Computer Use Violations Policy IIBG

Detention, suspension, and/or 3-day computer-use

suspension

Block Detention and/or possible suspension and/or

3-day computer -use suspension

ISS (1-3 days) Also, possible long-term

computer-use suspension: no less than 10 days

OSS (1-5 days) Also, possible computer use suspension for remainder of

school year

Cheating/Plagiarism

Teacher/Admin Intervention/ possible loss of credit

Teacher/Admin Intervention no credit will be allowed/

Parent meeting


Parent meeting


Parent meeting

Skipping/Truancy Policy JEDA/JEE

1 period: Block Detention 1-7 periods: Saturday Detention

1 period: Block Detention 1-7 periods: Saturday Detention

Teen Court Referral to Law Enforcement

Teen Court and Referral to Law Enforcement

Intimidation Block Detention Possible referral to Law

Enforcement

Saturday Detention Possible referral to Law

Enforcement

OSS 1 day Referral to Law Enforcement

OSS 1-3 days Referral to Law Enforcement

Physical Aggression Saturday Detention Possible referral to Law

Enforcement

Saturday Detention Possible referral to Law

Enforcement

OSS 1 day Referral to Law Enforcement

OSS (1-3 days) Referral to Law Enforcement

- 45 -

OFFENSES 1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense 4th Offense ILLEGAL OFFENSES (per high school career)

Violence, fighting, physical injury Theft Destruction of property

OSS (3 days)

Parent conference, counselor referral, Options for Conflict

Resolution Training if student and parent attend. Restitution and police referral if appropriate.

OSS (5-10 days)

Parent conference, counselor referral, Options for Conflict

Resolution Training if student and parent attend. Restitution and

police referral if appropriate

Long-term suspension or Expulsion. Police referral when appropriate. Student and parent must attend conflict resolution

training before student is allowed to return to school.

NA

Cyber Bullying Policy JFCD

Disciplinary action my include, but is not limited to, the loss of

computer privileges, detention, suspension, or expulsion

NA

NA NA

Anti-Bullying/Harassment of Students/Sexual Harassment Policy JBA

Communicate to the aggressor that the individual expects the

behavior to stop. Victim needs to document date, time and place of

conversation and witnesses if any.

If the bullying or harassment does not stop; student is to report the incident to administration. Incident Report forms are available in the office or district’s web site. Once report is filed, the administrator will

investigate the incident. Law enforcement may be included during the investigation. If a student is found to be in violation of this policy, consequences based on severity of the situation may include counseling, a

parent/administer conference, detention, suspension, expulsion/termination, and/or reporting to law enforcement.

Disturbance of school (13-32-6)

/OSS (3 days) Parent conference,

counselor referral, SAT referral if appropriate.

Options for Conflict Resolution Training if student and parent

attend. Restitution and police referral if appropriate.

OSS (5-10 days) Parent conference,

counselor referral, SAT referral if appropriate.

Options for Conflict Resolution Training if student and parent

attend. Restitution and police referral if appropriate.

Long-term suspension or Expulsion.

Police referral when appropriate. Student

and parent must attend conflict resolution training

before student is allowed to return to school.

N/A

Computer Network Violation Policy IIBG-R

OSS (3 days) Suspension of computer use

not less than 10 days. Possible long-term suspension and/or referral to law enforcement.

OSS (5-10 days) Suspension of computer use not

less than 45 days. Possible long-term suspension and/or referral to law enforcement.

Long-term suspension or expulsion.

NA

Products containing tobacco and products containing nicotine such as e-cigarettes

OSS (3 days) Suspension reduced if the student participates in and completes the No Smoking

OSS (5-10 days) Suspension reduced if the student participates in and completes the

No Smoking program. Student

OSS (10 days) Suspension reduced to 5 days

if the student participates in and completes the No Smoking

NA

- 46 -

program. Student activity policy JJC will also apply.

activity policy JJC will also apply. program. Student activity policy JJC will also apply.

OFFENSES 1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense 4th Offense ILLEGAL OFFENSES (per high school career)

Controlled Drugs or Substances Policy JICH-R

OSS (3 days) The principal may elect to stay

the suspension should the student agree to an evaluation of the seriousness of the chemical

substance problem. Arrangements must be forwarded

to principal.

OSS (3 + days) Students shall be placed on

suspension by the building principal with a request to the superintendent of schools to extend the suspension

beyond three school days. Mandatory evaluation of the seriousness of the chemical

substance problem.

Suspension by building principal with a request for expulsion being forwarded to the superintendent

of schools. Expulsion procedures shall be instituted at this time.

NA

Hazing Policy JFCF

OSS (3 days) With possible long-term suspension or expulsion.

OSS (10 days) With possible long-term suspension or expulsion.

Temporary suspension. Request sent to

Superintendent for expulsion.

NA

Threats Policy JFC-R

A student who violates this policy may be suspended and/or expelled, depending on the

nature of the violation. Maximum Discipline: 12 month

expulsion from school Minimum Discipline: short-term

suspension (1-10 days)

NA

NA

NA

Standard Weapon Policy JFCJ

Optional suspension. Possible long-term suspension

or expulsion. Parent conference.

NA

NA

NA

Dangerous weapons (firearm, air gun, knife, pellet gun) Bomb Threat Fire Endangering the lives of others Policy JFCJ

Expulsion for 12 months

Parent conference. Referral to authorities.

NA

NA

NA



Item: IV. B. Approval of BHS Student Activities Handbook 2014-15 Please find attached the BHS Student Activities handbook for 2014-15. Please note the highlighted changes. Mr. Soma will be available to answer any questions. I recommend you approve as presented.

1

2014-2015

BROOKINGS

STUDENT

ACTIVITY

ADVISORS

HANDBOOK

Randy Soma

Activities Administrator Phone: (605) 696-4112

Fax: (605) 696-4128

E-Mail: [email protected]

School Website: http//www.brookings.k12.sd.us



2

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

Mission Statement…………………………………………………… 5

Philosophy…………………………………………………………… 5

Objectives……………………………………………………………. 6

Student Activities: Laboratories for Success……………………….. 7

GOVERNANCE

SDHSAA & ESDAC Membership………………………………….. 10

Brookings Parks & Recreation Department…………………………. 11

Extra Duty Assignment……………………………………………… 12

Extra Duty Schedule…………………………………………………. 13

Board of Education Policies

GBE Staff Responsibilities……………………………… 17

GBC Staff Ethics………………………………………… 18

GBCA Conflict of Interest………………………………… 19

IGD Student Activities………………………………….. 20

IGDA Student Organization………………………………. 21 EGCD Inclement Weather………………………………… 22

JHFA Student Travel……………………………………. 23

JJB-R Activity Scheduling……………………………….. 24 JJBA Recognition of Non-School Sports………………… 25

JJBAB Recognition of Non-School Academic Clubs……… 27

JFC-R Student Conduct – Student Activities……………… 28 IGDF Fund Raising & Fund Management………………… 32

IGDF-E Fund Raising Proposal……………………………… 34

JFCF Hazing……………………………………………… 36

JBA Anti Bullying……………………………………….. 37

JHCA Physical Examinations……………………………… 43

CHB Middle School Athletic Policy.. …………………… 44

KG-R Open Gyms………………………………………… 46

KGB Public Conduct on School Property………………… 48

ACTIVITY DEPARTMENT AND BUILDING POLICIES

Checklist for Starting the Season…………………………………… 51

Participants Selection………………………………………………… 52

MMS “No Cut” Policy……………………………………………… 54

Group Travel………………………………………………………… 56 End of Season Report (Athletic)……………………………………. 58

3

End of Season Report (Fine Arts)…………………………………… 67

Athletic Awards……………………………………………………… 71

Out-of-Season Conditioning………………………………………… 72

Attendance…………………………………………………………… 73

Activity Cards……………………………………………………...... 73

Celebrations (State Championships)………………………………… 74

Event Set-Up………………………………………………………… 74

Building Security……………………………………………………. 74 Mascot……………………………………………………………….. 74

Meetings…………………………………………………………….. 75

Media Relations…………………………………………………….. 75

Participation………………………………………………………… 75

Practice Schedules………………………………………………….. 76

Inclement Weather………………………………………………….. 76 Rosters………………………………………………………………. 76

Student Assistants…………………………………………………… 77

Supervision………………………………………………………….. 78

Volunteers…………………………………………………………… 78

Policy for the Use of Motion Picture……………………………….. 78

ORGANIZATION

Organizational Chart………………………………………………… 80

NIAAA Code of Ethics……………………………………………… 81

Activities Administrator………………..…………….……………… 82 MMS Athletic Manager……………………………………………… 85

Athletic Trainer……………………………………………………… 87 Equipment Manager…………………………………………………. 89

Head Coach………………………………………………………….. 90

Assistant Coach (BHS & MMS)…………………………………….. 93

Risk Management……………………………………………………. 95

Legal Duties Owed to Student Athletes……………………………… 96

Effectiveness & Improvement Instrument…………………………… 99

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Participant/Parent Letter……………………………………………... 102

SDHSAA Eligibility………………………………………………… 103

Core Values – Activities Department……………………………… 104

Student Code of Conduct………………………………………….. 105

Attendance Policy…………………………………………………. 110 Athletic Awards……………………………………………………. 112

4

Parent/Coach Communication……………………………………… 114

Fundamentals of Sportsmanship…………………………………… 115

Acknowledgement of Participant Responsibility...………………… 116

FORMS (Can be found online)

Return to Competition………………………………………………. 118

Acknowledgement of Risk Form…………………………………… 119

Concussion Fact Sheet……………………………………………… 121

HIPAA……………………………………………………………… 123

Participation History………………………………………………... 124

Physical Exam………………………………………………………. 125

Consent……………………………………………………………… 126

Activity Requisition………………………………………………… 127

Activity Participant Packet…………………………………………. 128

Baseline Concussion Form…………………………………………. 129

Parental Transportation Authorization Form………………………. 141

Return to Competition after Concussion…………………………… 142

Transportation Waiver……………………………………………… 143

5

INTRODUCTION

A sound philosophy is the foundation upon which good programs are built. Coaches and

directors, however, are the critical variables that determine whether desirable student outcomes

will be achieved through participation in student activities. The students in the Brookings

School District are fortunate to be the beneficiaries of a varied program of student activities,

under the guidance of a cadre of experienced, skilled, and dedicated advisors. At first glance,

some sections of this handbook may appear to address only athletic programs. Upon closer

inspection, there are implications for all activities. Coaches and directors have many educational

and legal responsibilities, and student activities afford many teachable moments. This handbook

is intended as a framework for facilitating the proper planning, supervision and instruction that is

required of successful athletics and fine arts programs as well as student clubs and organizations.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Brookings School District is to ensure that all students graduate with the

knowledge and skills for continuous development as productive, global citizens through a

partnership of school, family and community in a dynamic, healthy environment.

CORE VALUES OF THE ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT

Citizenship

Achievement

Teamwork

Service

PHILOSOPHY

Student activities are an important part of the educational program, and are instrumental in

attaining the goals and student outcomes identified in the Brookings School District Strategic

Plan.

The ultimate goal of education is to develop successful adults. The empirical evidence indicates

that successful participation in student activities is a valid predictor of adult success in careers

and community.

The program of student activities should complement and supplement the curricular program by

offering a variety of learning experiences that will enable students to develop their individual

interests, talents, and skills.

There are several parameters – Board of Education policies, SDHSAA and ESDAC rules and

regulations, building and department policies, legal duties, risk management concerns, financial

constraints and professional ethics – that affect decision making. The Brookings School District

Strategic Plan also states an additional parameter, “the needs of students – individually and

collectively – will be considered when making educational decisions.”

6

OBJECTIVES

The program of student activities will assist each participant in:

Learning the wise use of leisure time.

The constructive use of their unique talents and skills.

Developing new recreational and a vocational interests and skills.

Developing positive habits that will contribute to a healthy lifestyle.

Developing leadership and collaborative skills.

Developing a work ethic.

Developing a more positive attitude and increased motivation for education.

Increasing their understanding and participation in the democratic process.

Improving their communication skills.

Developing a repertoire of skills – problem solving, decision making, goal

setting, time management, etc. – which are marketable.

Achieving successes that result in increased self-esteem.

7

STUDENT ACTIVITIES: LABORATORIES FOR SUCCESS

Student activities have been referred to by a variety of names since their origin

around 1870. The outdated term, extracurricular, gave the impression that such

activities were of little educational significance. Currently, however, the terms co-

curricular and the third curriculum, have gained wide acceptance as student

activities have been recognized as major components of the total school program.

The improved status of student activities parallels a shift in educational value

positions. Schools with a rigid academic perspective do not hold student activities

in high regard due to their narrow focus on the pursuit of academic excellence and

the transmission of formal knowledge. Schools with a developmental perspective,

on the other hand, value any experience that enhances the development of students.

Historically, most educators and parents as well as the general public have agreed

that academic pursuits are the “main business” of the schools. Recently, however,

the development of more diverse skills, necessary to succeed in life, has received

increased attention. This trend appears to recognize the demands of an

increasingly complex world, characterized by demographic shifts, a knowledge

explosion, technological innovation, and revolutionary changes in the workplace.

Dynamic schools change in response to the demands of a changing society.

Surveys indicate that the business and industrial world values positive attitudes and

abilities such as communication, critical thinking, and problem solving more than

academic knowledge in prospective employees. Schools are increasingly being

asked to become more involved in socializing students and assisting them in the

developmental tasks of adolescence. Skilled, ethical leadership has been identified

as one of our nation’s greatest needs. As a consequence of these new demands,

learning experiences that teach relevant skills – goal setting, group dynamics,

organizational, time management, decision making, human relations, collaboration

– which are marketable will increasingly become the responsibility of schools. Co-

curricular activities have enormous potential for achieving desirable student

outcomes because they represent the practical extension of the academic curriculum by offering unique learning experiences.

8

The justification of student activities for the attainment of developmental goals is

well established in theory as well as practice. Academic success in college is

related to such variables as grade point average, class rank, academic track, and

standardized test scores. Participation in student activities, however, is the only

valid predictor of adult success in careers and community. A review of the

empirical research – on the relationship between “extracurricular” participation and

adolescent development – concluded that participation in both athletic and non-

athletic activities is positively correlated with higher self esteem, improved race

relations, increased social and political activism, male academic ability and grades,

educational aspirations, feelings of control and lower delinquency rates. Surveys

also indicate that one of three students finds co-curricular activities more relevant

than academic course work. Furthermore, adults report that participation in student

activities was more useful in later life than most academic curriculums.

As schools are restructured, visionary leaders will be searching for more relevant

learning experiences that are capable of optimizing the development of all

students. The program of student activities is positioned on the “cutting edge” of

educational transformation as a laboratory for success. If the needs of all students

are to be met, diverse programs – student government, interscholastic and

intramural athletics, instrumental, vocal and strings music, speech, drama,

publications and spirit, academic and interest organizations – of student activities

will be required to provide opportunity. The students in the Brookings School

District are extremely fortunate to be the beneficiaries of a varied program of

student activities that is led by a staff of highly skilled, experienced, and dedicated

activity advisors. These leaders consistently approach their responsibilities with

enthusiasm and a commitment to the development of relevant and marketable

skills, attitudes, and values in all participants.

Spectators at interscholastic events tend to focus on performance outcomes. The

Brookings community can be proud of the accomplishments of its students in a

wide variety of competitive events as well as the consistent excellence of

noncompetitive activities. But the results that really count – positive student

outcomes – will remain constant, win or lose. Most importantly, the benefits of

activity participation will not fade over the years like the memories of specific

events.

9

GOVERNANCE

10

SOUTH DAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION The State of South Dakota (SDCL 13-36-4) authorizes schools to delegate the control,

supervision, and regulation of any and all high school interscholastic activities to a high school

activities association. South Dakota school districts, jointly and cooperatively, created and

developed a voluntary, non-profit association for the advancement of interscholastic activities.

The purpose of the South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) is to direct and

coordinate interscholastic activities that are conducted by member high schools. The SDHSAA

sanctions and regulates activity programs for athletics, music, journalism, speech, and student

council through a Board of Directors and an Executive Staff. Each article of the constitution,

bylaws, rules, and regulations of the SDHSAA, however, was ratified by the member schools.

The SDHSAA does not govern or regulate students or athletic programs below the ninth grade

level. Consequently, the local schools determine the manner in which middle school athletics

will be regulated. It is the philosophy of the Brookings School District Activities Department

that it is generally prudent to follow SDHSAA guidelines in the administration of middle school

programs.

When a high school elects to become a member school, it adopts the SDHSAA rules as its own

rules. Consequently, when a school violates a SDHSAA rule, it is violating its own rules. The

Director of Student Activities is Brookings High School’s official representative to the

SDHSAA, and is responsible to the Association for the administration and supervision of the

entire activities program. In order to insure compliance, each high school activity advisor should

become and remain knowledgeable of the contents of the SDHSAA Administrative Rules and

Regulations Handbook. A copy of this handbook is available in both the principal’s and activity

director’s offices at Brookings High School. Program heads are encouraged to make copies of

the section that governs their specific activity as well as sections on general topics such as

student eligibility, contest regulations, and in-season and out-of-season rules so they are prepared

to supervise their program.

EASTERN SOUTH DAKOTA ATHLETIC CONFERENCE

Brookings High School is also one of the original members of the Eastern South Dakota Athletic

Conference (ESD). The ESD was established in 1927 for boys’ sports and began girls’ sports in

1974. Seven other high schools -- Aberdeen Central, Brandon Valley, Harrisburg, Huron,

Mitchell, Pierre Riggs, Watertown, and Yankton – are members of the ESD. The ESD is one

of the premiere interscholastic athletic conferences in the region. The ESD is rich in tradition,

history and rivalry, and is highly competitive in boys’ and girls’ sports at both the conference

and state levels. Member schools compete at the varsity level for championships in seven

boys’ and seven girls’ sports. The ESD Athletic Conference regulates scheduling, officials,

crowd control, awards, and competition in each sport. Copies of the ESD Athletic Conference

Constitution are available in the student activities office at BHS.

11

JOINT-USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN BROOKINGS SCHOOL

DISTRICT

AND THE CITY OF BROOKINGS PARKS & RECREATION

DEPARTMENT

The Brookings School District and the Brookings Parks and Recreation Department have a “joint

use” relationship that enables both entities to expand services to student and adult populations.

This mutually beneficial partnership has been in effect for many years.

1. The BPRD owns and maintains most of the grounds and facilities in the Bob Sheldon

sports complex at Brookings High School. The BPRD owns and/or maintains athletic

fields and playgrounds at other District sites.

2. The BPRD has a history of providing equipment and/or manpower for cooperative

projects with the District that have improved outdoor facilities (i.e. playground

equipment, fences, bleachers, softball backstops, basketball backboards, sprinkler

systems, and field preparation).

3. The BPRD provides facilities and maintenance of same to the District for athletic

team practices and contests (i.e. Bob Sheldon complex, Mickelson Middle School,

Hillcrest Tennis Courts, and Edgebrook Golf Course).

4. The BPRD provides organization, equipment, and leadership for elementary and high

school intramural athletic programs in City and District facilities.

5. The BPRD provides supervision for both “open” and “scheduled” gymnasium

opportunities for elementary, middle school, and high school students.

In exchange for these services, the Brookings School District waives the community use rental

fees to enable toe BPRD to utilize its gymnasiums, athletic facilities, and pool during “off hours”

for the purpose of conducting community recreational programs. During BPRD schedules, for

adult or student recreational programs, BPRD staff are in a position of authority in school

athletic facilities and over district students. In certain situations, the BPRD also provides

custodial services.

The Brookings community has been the recipient of numerous benefits from the joint use

relationship. The cooperative efforts of the District and the BPRD have resulted in the

availability of a wide variety of recreational opportunities that are conducted in a safe

environment. It is the intent of the City of Brookings and the Brookings School District this

mutually beneficial partnership continue during future years.

12

MASTER AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

THE BROOKINGS EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

AND THE

BROOKINGS BOARD OF EDUCATION

ARTICLE XI

EXTRA DUTY ASSIGNMENT A teacher desiring to be released from an extra duty assignment shall initiate the request for

release in writing to the Superintendent. Each teacher will be informed in writing of the requests

for release allowing an opportunity to request an assignment. The administration will then make

every reasonable effort to find a suitable replacement among existing teachers or from among

applicants who will be joining the staff for the following year. All positions for which release

has been requested shall be advertised with all full time teaching positions.

When a suitable replacement is found, the teacher’s request will be granted. If a replacement is

not found by the deadline for contracts to be received, then the teacher will be offered a contract

which may include the extra duty assignment. This policy does not negate the possibility that the

assignment may be removed from the teacher’s contract after offering of contracts should a

suitable replacement be located after the deadline for returning contracts. If no replacement has

been named after two consecutive years of requesting release, a teacher who has been in his/her

extra duty position for a minimum of eight (8) years will be allowed to remove the extra duty

assignment from his/her contract.

Note: Staff members are encouraged to regularly review the Position Openings that are

posted via e-mail by the Brookings School District. Any staff member with an interest in

extra duty opening should apply in writing to the Activities Administrator (or make

contact at 696-4112 for further information.

13

2014-15 EXTRA DUTY SCHEDULE LANE 1 LANE 2 LANE 3 LANE 4 LANE 5

ASSIGNMENT FACTOR 1.0

FACTOR 1.2

FACTOR 1.4

FACTOR 1.6

FACTOR 1.8

FACTOR EXP 1-4 EXP 5-7 EXP 8-10 EXP 11-13 EXP 14+

I. 1.00 4,243 5,092 5,940 6,789 7,637

Debate Head

Equipment Manager

FCCLA Advisor

Student Council Advisor

MS Athletic Manager

FFA Advisor

II. .95 4,031 4,837 5,643 6,450 7,256

Basketball Varsity Head (Boys)

Basketball Varsity Head (Girls)

Football, Varsity Head

Wrestling, Varsity Head

Gymnastics, Varsity Head

III .90 3,819 4,583 5,347 6,110 6,874

BOBCAT Advisor

Track (B&G), Varsity Head

Head Competitive Spirit (Cheer & Dance)

Soccer Var. Head

Volleyball Var. Head

IV. .85 3,607 4,328 5,050 5,771 6,493

Oral Interp. Head

V. .80 3,394 4,073 4,752 5,430 6,109

Music, Vocal Director

Music, Instrumental Director

VI. .75 3,182 3,818 4,455 5,091 5,728

Debate, Var. Ass't/Hd Novice

VII. .70 2,970 3,564 4,158 4,752 5,346

Athletic Trainer, Fall

VIII. .65 2,758 3,310 3,861 4,413 4,964

Athletic Trainer, Winter

Basketball Varsity Ass't (Boys)

Basketball Varsity Ass't (Girls)

Cross Country (B&G), Varsity Head

Football, Varsity Ass't.

Wrestling, Varsity Ass't.

Special Olympics

Gymnastics, Varsity Ass't.

IX. .60 2,546 3,055 3,564 4,074 4,583

Basketball 9th Head (Girls)

Basketball 9th Head (Boys)

14

Cheerleader Coach

Debate, Ass't.

Golf Varsity Head (Boys)

Golf Varsity Head (Girls)

Music, Marching Band Director

Student Congress/Forensic-Ind. Events

Tennis Head (Boys)

Tennis Head (Girls)

Track, Varsity Ass't.

Soccer, Varity Ass't

Volleyball, Varsity Ass't.

Activity Technology

Assistant Competitive Cheer Coach

Assistant Competitive Dance Coach

FCCLA Ass't.

X. .55 2,334 2,801 3,268 3,734 4,201

Football, 10th Head

Debate, Varsity Assistant/Public Forum

Oral Interp, Ass't

XI. .50 2,122 2,546 2,971 3,395 3,820

Band Lessons, Middle School

Basketball (Boys),7th Head

Basketball (Girls),7th Head

Basketball (Boys), 8th Head

Basketball (Girls), 8th Head

Dramatics, Technical Director (Set

Building)

Football, 9th Head

Football, 10th Ass't.

Music, Ass't Marching Band

Music Productions, Director

Stage/Lighting Tech

Theatre Tech

Volleyball, 9th Head

Wrestling, 9th Head

Conditioning, Out of Season - Winter

Conditioning, Out of Season - Spring

Conditioning, Out of Season - Fall

XII. .45 1,909 2,291 2,673 3,054 3,436

Cross Country (B&G), Ass't

Football, 8th Head


Track, 9th Head

Wrestling, MS Head

15

XIII. .40 1,697 2,036 2,376 2,715 3,055

Dance Team Coach

Drama, Fall Play Dir.

Drama, Spring Play Dir

Golf Varsity Ass't (Boys)

Golf Varsity Ass't (Girls)

Tennis Ass't (Boys)

Tennis Ass't (Girls)

Music, Color Guard Advisor

Music, Orchestra Dir

Track (B 8th), MS Head


Track (G 8th), MS Head




Sideline Cheer - Winter

XIV. .35 1,485 1,782 2,079 2,376 2,673

Basketball 8th Ass't (Boys)

Basketball 8th Ass't (Girls)



Cross Country (B&G) MS

Football, 8th Ass't

Wrestling, MS Ass't.

Track, MS Ass't

XV. .30 1,273 1,528 1,782 2,037 2,291

BROBOCA, Advisor

Declam, MS

Drama, 1 Act Play

Football, 7th Head

Improv Advisor

National Honor Society Advisor

Volleyball, 8th Ass't

Volleyball, 7th Ass't.

XVI. .25 1061 1,273 1,485 1,698 1,910

Football, 7th Ass't

Junior Class/Prom Advisor

Drama - Choreographer

Music, Drumline Director

Drama - Instrumental Director

Music, Middle School Band

Music, Vocal - MS

Drama - Vocal Director

16

XVII. .20 849 1,019 1,189 1,358 1,528

Sideline Cheer - Fall

XVIII. .15 636 763 890 1,018 1,145

Science Fair Coordinator

Torch Advisor/SADD

XIX. .10 424 509 594 678 763

Math Counts Advisor

Science Olympiad Coordinator

Talent Show Director - BHS

Talent Show Director - MMS

Activity Technology Coordinator

17

Policy: GBE BROOKINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT 5-1

STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES

All employees of the Brookings School District have a responsibility to make themselves familiar with, and abide by, the laws of the state of South Dakota as they affect their work, the policies of the Board of Education, and the regulations designed to implement them.

All staff members will be expected to carry out their assigned responsibilities with conscientious concern. The first responsibility of all employees is to the education of the student.

Also essential to the success of ongoing school operations and the instructional program are the following specific responsibilities, which will be required of all personnel:

Faithfulness and promptness in attendance at work.

Support and enforcement of policies of the Board and regulations of the school administration.

Diligence in submitting required reports promptly at the times specified.

Care and protection of school property.

Concern and attention toward their own and the Board’s legal responsibility for the safety and welfare of students, including the need to ensure that students are under supervision at all times.

In their association with students, all school employees will set examples that are an important part of the educational process. Their manner, dress, courteousness, industry, and attitudes establish models that affect the development of young people. The Board expects its staff members to set exemplary models, as well as provide exemplary instruction.

1st

Reading: 01/10/1994 2

nd Reading/Adopted: 02/14/1994

Reviewed: 06/10/2013

18

Policy: GBC BROOKINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT 5-1

STAFF ETHICS An effective educational program requires the services of men and women of integrity, high ideals,

and human understanding. To maintain and promote these essentials, all employees of the district

are expected to maintain high standards in their school relationships. These standards include the

following:

The maintenance of just and courteous professional relationships with students, parents,

staff members, and others.

The maintenance of their own efficiency and knowledge of the developments in their

fields of work.

The transaction of all official business with the properly designated authorities of the

school system.

The establishment of friendly and intelligent cooperation between the community and the

school district.

Favorable representation of the school district at local events that are in recognition of the

schools' contributions to the community.

The placement of the welfare of children as the first concern of the school district, thus

appointments to positions and promotion must be based solely on merit. The use of

pressure on school officials for appointment or promotion is unethical.

Restraint from using school contacts and privileges to promote partisan politics, sectarian religious views, or selfish propaganda of any kind.

Directing any criticism of other staff members or of any department of the school district

toward the improvement of the school district. Such constructive criticism is to be made

directly to the particular school administrator who has the administrative responsibility for

improving the situation and then to the Superintendent if necessary.

Legal References: SDCL 13-43-25 (Rules of Commission) Cross References: GBCA: Staff Conflict of Interest

GBCB: Staff Conduct GBCBA: Freedom of Expression

1st

Reading: 06/10/2013

2nd

Reading: 07/15/2013

http://legis.state.sd.us/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Statute=13-43-25&Type=Statute

http://policy.asbsd.org/default.aspx?id=1172



19

Policy: GBCA BROOKINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT 5-1

STAFF CONFLICT OF INTEREST Employees of the Board will not engage in nor have a financial interest, directly or indirectly, in

any activity that conflicts (or raises a reasonable question of conflict) with their duties and

responsibilities in the school system. Employees will not engage in work of any type where information concerning customer, client,

or employer originates from any information available to them through school sources. Employees will not sell textbooks, instructional supplies, equipment, reference books, or any

other school products to the schools in the district. They will not furnish the names of students or

parents to anyone selling these materials. In order that there is no conflict of interest in the supervision and evaluation of employees, at no

time may any administrator be responsible for the supervision and/or evaluation of an employee

who is related to him or her who is within the third degree of consanguinity or is his or her

spouse. Neither the spouse of a Board member, nor any person who is related to a Board member within

the third degree of consanguinity, will be employed in the district, except by a unanimous vote

by the Board.

Legal References: SD Constitution Article 8-17 17 (Interest in sale of school equipment prohibited)

SDCL 13-20-2.1 (Interest of school district officer or employee in sale of school equipment as misdemeanor) SDCL 13-43-1 (Employment of school board member in same district prohibited) SDCL 6-1-1 (Local officer's interest in public purchase or contract unlawful) SDCL 6-1-17 (Official prohibited from discussing or voting on issue if conflict of interest exists)

Cross References: BBFA: Board Member Conflict of Interest

1st

Reading: 06/10/2013

2nd

Reading: 07/15/2013

http://legis.state.sd.us/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=0N-8-17

http://legis.state.sd.us/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Statute=13-20-2.1&Type=Statute










20

Policy: IGD BROOKINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT 5-1

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Participation in student activities is the best predictor of adult success and is correlated with other positive-student outcomes. The district is a member of the South Dakota High School Activities Association and the Eastern South Dakota Athletic Conference, and sponsors all of the SDHSAA-sanctioned activities. Due to the potential benefits, each student is encouraged to participate in the program of student activities.

Because participation in student activities is a privilege, students must remain in compliance with SDHSAA rules and regulations as well as activity department, building, and Board of Education policies in order to participate in SDHSAA-sanctioned events.

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

In recognition of the value of cocurricular participation, and the variety of interests and talents in the student body, the establishment of student clubs and organizations is authorized in accordance with the following guidelines:

1. The organization or club must have a faculty advisor.

2. The organization must have a direct relationship to or be an extension of a curricular area or

department.

3. The objectives of the organization, as identified in its charter must respond to an

educational need of students and be consistent with the mission and beliefs of the district.

4. There must be sufficient student interest to warrant the formation or continuance of the

organization.

5. Student clubs and organizations must be approved by the building administration.

6. Student activities which require board support must be recommended by building administration to the superintendent and then to the board of education for recognition and approval of financial support.

Adopted prior to 1976 (6145.5) 1st Reading: 05/09/1994 2nd Reading/Adopted: 06/13/1994 Reviewed: 07/15/2013

21

Policy: IGDA BROOKINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT 5-1

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Student organizations have an important place in the educational program of our schools. When

properly organized and operated they will:

1. Extend and reinforce the instructional program. 2. Give students practice in democratic self-government. 3. Build student moral and spirit of positive support for the school. 4. Honor outstanding student achievement. 5. Provide wholesome social and recreational activities.

GUIDELINES FOR STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS In recognition of the potential educational value of student organizations, the Board authorizes

the establishment of such according to the following guidelines:

1. The organization or club must have a regularly employed school staff member as an

advisor.

2. The organization must have a direct relationship to or be an extension of some school

class, area, or department.

3. The objectives of the organization must respond to an educational need of students in the

public schools.

4. There must be enough student interest to warrant the formation or continuance of the

organization.

5. The future status of an existing or proposed organization must be recommended by the

school principal to the Superintendent and then by the Superintendent to the Board.

The Board will approve the formation or dissolution of all student organizations according to the

above guidelines.

1st

Reading: 07/15/2013

2nd

Reading: 08/12/2013

22

Policy: EGCD BROOKINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT 5-1

INCLEMENT WEATHER If school is cancelled or dismissed early due to inclement weather, there shall be no activity practices, contests, open gym sessions or school events. If school starts late due to inclement weather, there shall be no morning activity practices, contests, or open gym sessions. Exceptions

may be made, at the discretion of the Superintendent, for state-level competitions (District, Regional, or State competitions). These exceptions would be allowed for the actual competition event only. No exceptions may be made for activity practices.

Should school not be in session (i.e. Saturday, Holiday Breaks, comp days, etc.) and the weather is in question, the superintendent with input from the activities director will decide whether or not to hold contests, have practice/open gym, or hold school events.

If weather and/or road conditions should deteriorate during an away event, the coach, bus driver along with the AD will determine if travel is safe to return home.

INCLEMENT WEATHER

School will not be held on those days when inclement weather prevents transporting a significant number of pupils who normally ride buses. Teachers need not report when a “no school” announcement has been made. The decision to cancel or close school will be made as early as is practicable taking into consideration existing and potentially changing weather conditions. The decision will be made by the superintendent of schools after consultation with the transportation supervisor. An announcement of cancellation or closing will be made on local radio stations.

1st Reading: 11/08/2010 2

ndReading/Adopted: 12/13/2010


23

Policy: JHFA BROOKINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT 5-1

STUDENT TRAVEL Building administrators should closely monitor all student travel in accordance with the following guidelines:

1. A building administrator must approve all student travel.

2. Transportation is a budgetary item. Requests for travel, received after adoption of the

annual district budget, may have to be denied due to budgetary constraints.

3. Administrators must approve the arrangements of either school or commercial

transportation.

4. Ideally students should travel to and from school-sanctioned events in school-approved

transportation. In extenuating circumstances - related to scheduling conflicts - the

parent/guardian may complete a transportation waiver and submit it to the activity advisor

(e.g. coach or director) for prior consideration. In such cases, the activity advisor may grant

permission for the parent/guardian or (in their absence) an adult member of the immediate

family (i.e. grandparent, uncle/aunt or sibling) to provide alternative transportation. When

extenuating circumstances exist – and neither a parent/guardian nor an adult member of the

immediate family can provide transportation – the Director of Student Activities or Principal

may (upon receiving a transportation waiver) grant permission for the parent/guardian to

designate a “responsible adult” to transport the student on their behalf.

In no instance, however, will students either provide their own transportation or travel with anyone other than the individuals listed above to out of town events.

5. Lodging and meal arrangements must be approved by the building administrator.

6. On overnight trips, a minimum of one adult chaperone per 20 students must be provided. For

extended trips, the faculty advisor may not be counted as a chaperone due to other

responsibilities. Building Administration must be provided with a list of the entire travel

party as well as a detailed itinerary of the entire trip. Building Administration must also

approve the trip information that is sent to parent(s)/guardian which will include an itinerary,

travel arrangements, behavioral expectations, supervision, emergency procedures, and forms

for parental/guardian permission and consent for medical treatments.

7. When students are not occupied with "trip" activities, other properly chaperoned - recreational and educational activities may be scheduled.

Adopted: 01/12/1976 (guidelines for student travel 5135)

1st

Reading: 05/09/1994 2nd Reading/Adopted: 06/13/1994 Rev. 1

st Reading: 12/13/ 2010

Rev. 2nd

Reading: 01/10/2011 Reviewed: 08/12/2013

24

Policy: JJB-R BROOKINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT 5-1

ACTIVITY SCHEDULING

The activities director is responsible for coordinating the scheduling of all student activities within the school calendar as well as coordinating the intramural programs in the schools with the Brookings Parks and Recreation Department. In order to minimize conflicts, all events, dates, and facility utilization should 1) be coordinated with the activities office and 2) entered on the master calendar in the principal's office. Scheduling will be conducted in accordance with the

following guidelines:

1. In cooperation with the churches of the community, Wednesday is declared non-activity night. The scheduling of school events, past 6:00 p.m., on Wednesdays is to be held to an absolute minimum in order to allow churches to conduct youth programs.

Exceptions to this practice will be granted by building principals only when the conflict in scheduling cannot be avoided.

2. Practices, meetings, appearances, and events involving students will not ordinarily be conducted by school groups on Sunday. In extenuating circumstances, the building principal may grant an exception with proper notification to parent(s)/guardian.

3. Whenever school groups are invited to perform, compete, or entertain in an unscheduled

event, approval must be granted by building administration.

4. Scheduling of SDHSAA-sanctioned activities will be in compliance with SDHSAA rules

and regulations.

5. When it is necessary to schedule local events in conflict with SDHSAA state events, priority

should be afforded to the state event.

6. Students are encouraged to participate in multiple activities, rather than to specialize, in order to optimize their total development. Multiple participation, however, may result in occasional scheduling conflicts. Activity advisors are expected to honor the decisions of students and their parent(s)/guardian in resolving these conflicts.

7. As a general rule, at 4-year intervals, the administration may give approval for a student

group to participate in an event that involves travel beyond the five-state area (SD, ND,

MN, IA, NE). In sanctioning these events, consideration will be given to such factors as

disruptions of the academic process, parental/guardian interest, the availability of non-

school financial support, student safety, and the potential educational benefits. Approval

will be contingent upon compliance with the administrative guidelines on student travel

(JJA) Adopted prior to 1976 (5130.1)

1st

Reading: 05/09/1994 2nd

Reading/Adopted: 06/13/1994 Reviewed: 08/12/2013

25

Policy: JJBA BROOKINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT 5-1

DISTRICT RECOGNITION OF NON-SCHOOL SPORTS

The Board of Education will consider “requests for recognition” from non-school organizations that sponsor athletic programs that are not sanctioned by the SDHSAA. Recognition includes allowing the organization the use of the school name, school mascot, school colors, and school monogram.

Recognition would follow a written agreement, approved by both parties on an annual basis. In order for a request to be approved, the athletic organization must agree to all of the following terms.

1. Brookings High School will recognize the organization as a club sport.

2. All financial considerations will be the responsibility of the sport organization.

3. A certificate of insurance must be provided by the sport organization.

4. All coaches must: a. operate in accordance with the Brookings Coaches Handbook. b. show proof of a course in the methods of coaching the specific sport. c. show proof of a course in the care and prevention of athletic injuries.

5. All participants must:

a. reside within the boundaries of the Brookings School District, or be enrolled as a student in the Brookings School District.

b. comply with SDHSAA eligibility rules. c. abide with district, building, and department policies. d. on a yearly basis, submit a SDHSAA Physical Examination. e. provide proof of health/accident insurance. f. sign and submit District Risk management forms prior to competing.

6. Criteria for earning either the major award (7” B) or the minor (4” B) must be approved by the Activities Director in accordance with department policy. The organization will be responsible for the expense of the awards. Brookings High School (BHS) students will receive only one major award (letter). Participation in recognized club sports will be recorded on the official student transcript.

7. The Activities Director must approve the calendar/schedule: a. first allowable practice b. first competition c. number of competitions d. end of season

26

8. Participants will be excused from school for competitions per coaches list.

9. The organization will designate a specific representative to collaborate with the

Activities Director to ensure compliance with the terms of this agreement.

1st

Reading: 11/10/1997 2

nd Reading/Adopted: 12/08/1997


27

Policy: JJBAB BROOKINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT 5-1

DISTRICT RECOGNITION OF NON-SCHOOL ACADEMIC CLUBS

The Board of Education will consider “requests for recognition” from non-school organizations that sponsor clubs for students who attend Brookings School District 5-1. Recognition includes allowing the organization the use of the school name, school mascot, and school colors. Recognition would follow a written agreement, approved by both parties on an annual basis. In order for a request to be approved, the club organization must agree to all of the following terms.

1. Brookings High School will recognize the organization as an academic club.

2. All financial and transportation needs will be the responsibility of the organization.

3. The organization will:

a. appoint an adult advisor(s) that the organization deems to be responsible and qualified to direct the activity.

b. identify the organization’s objectives. c. report sufficient student interest to warrant the formation of the organization.

d. the advisor(s) must operate in accordance with the Brookings Student Activity

Advisors Handbook. 4. All of the organization’s participants will either reside within the boundaries of the

Brookings School District or be enrolled as a student in the Brookings School District. 5. All participants must abide with district, building and activity department regulations as

deemed applicable by building administrator. 6. All participants must sign and submit District Risk management forms prior to competing. 7. The Activities Director at Brookings High School must review the organization’s

objectives to ensure they are consistent with the mission and beliefs of the district. 8. Participants will be excused from school for competitions per advisor list. 9. The organization will designate a specific representative(s) to collaborate with the

Activities Director to ensure compliance with the terms of this agreement. 10. It is further agreed that the organization shall assume all responsibility and liability for

injury and damage to person or property on the school facilities or property and/or during the activity or related travel during the period of this agreement and that one of the considerations for this agreement is that the Organization shall absolve and hold the Brookings School District free from all injury and damage during the period that this agreement is in force.

1st

Reading: 10/11/2004 2

nd Reading: 11/08/2004


28

Policy: JFC-R BROOKINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT 5-1

STUDENT CONDUCT-STUDENT ACTIVITIES

General Statement of Philosophy

The Brookings School District (BSD) encourages students to participate in activities due to the

benefits of such participation. The BSD also recognizes the need to establish a code of conduct for

activity participants that reinforces behaviors that reflect positively on the individual, school, and

community.

1. Student participation in student activities is a privilege, rather than a right, and

2. Students who voluntarily exercise the privilege of participating in student activities shall,

consequently, be expected to exemplify high standards of behavior, and

3. The program of student activities should address the need for good order and a concern for

student health and safety.

Definitions

1. “Extracurricular activity” shall apply to all performing or competitive activities as follows:

all interscholastic sports sponsored by or club sports recognized by the BSD as well as

Drama, Student Council, Band, Bobcat, Choir, Debate, Oral Interp, Orchestra,

Cheerleading, Dance Team, Improvisational Theater, FFA, FCCLA and any other

performing or competitive sports or activities that are either sponsored or recognized by the

BSD in the future.

2. “Activity advisor” shall apply to any employee of the BSD who is assigned the

responsibility for coaching, directing, or advising an activity.

3. “Public appearance” shall include, but not be restricted to, recognized schedule of

performance, competitive events, and trips.

4. “Year-round” shall mean 24-hours a day, 365 days a year.

A. Conduct violations for seventh and eighth grade students shall commence on the first

day of each school year.

B. Conduct violations for high school students shall commence on the first day of the

freshman year or the first day of an activity if a freshman becomes a member of an

activity that starts before the first day of the freshman year of school

5. “Suspension” begins with the date of adjudication (as determined) by school officials.

Students participating in extracurricular activities will be adjudicated and begin a

suspension when a conduct violation becomes evident. Students not involved in an

extracurricular activity when a conduct violation becomes evident, will be adjudicated

when they become a member of an extracurricular activity.

29

6. “Crime” shall mean a violation of any city, state, or federal law, excluding Class II

misdemeanors and all motor vehicle offenses not classified as felonies.

7. “Evidence” of a violation may be the result of:

A. Information received from law enforcement or court services personnel which provides

reasonable cause to believe that an infraction has occurred;

B. A student found guilty, pled guilty, or enters a no contest plea in either juvenile court or

adult criminal court;

C. A self-reported violation by either the parent or student; or

D. An observed, violation reported by a staff member.

General Policy Statements

1. The Code of Conduct is in force, year-round, for all students in grades 7-12, participating

in extracurricular activities under the auspices of the BSD.

2. The possession, use, distribution, ingesting, inhaling or otherwise taking into the body of

tobacco, alcohol, anabolic steroids, controlled drugs or substances or marijuana is a

violation of the Code of Conduct.

3. The BSD will utilize and comply with all South Dakota Codified Laws in the

implementation of this policy.

4. All other crimes as defined in this policy are a violation of the Code of Conduct.

5. Student leaving eighth (8th

) grade will have their previous violations expunged.

6. Conduct violations are cumulative from grades nine (9) through (12). All violations will,

however, be expunged after eighteen (18) months without further violations.

7. A student must successfully complete an activity season in order to satisfy a suspension.

8. The principal, or the principal’s designee, shall be responsible for the fair and equitable

administration of the Code of Conduct.

9. Students in violation of the Code of Conduct are subject to the following consequences.

Consequences

1. SDCL 13-32-9 Violation

A. First offense: if a student is adjudicated, convicted, the subject of an informal

adjustment or court-approved diversion program, or the subject of a suspended

imposition of sentence or suspended adjudication of delinquency, for possession, use,

or distribution of controlled drugs or substances or marijuana, or for ingesting, inhaling,

or otherwise taking into the body any substance as prohibited by statute, the student

shall be suspended one year which shall be reduced to thirty calendar days if the student

30

participates in an assessment with a certified licensed addiction counselor. If a

suspension for a first offense is reduced to 30 calendar days, the student is also

ineligible for a minimum of two South Dakota High School Activities Association

sanctioned events upon completion of the reduced suspension period. Students who are

ineligible to participate in activity events, competitions, and performances shall be

allowed to participate in practices.

B. Second offense: If a student is adjudicated, convicted, the subject of an informal


imposition of sentence or suspended adjudication of delinquency, for possession, use,

or distribution of controlled drugs or substances or marijuana, or for ingesting, inhaling,

or otherwise taking into the body any substance as prohibited by statute, the student

shall be suspended one year. The one year suspension for a second offense shall be

reduced to 60 calendar days if the student completes an accredited intensive prevention

or treatment program. If the suspension for a second offense is reduced, the student is

also ineligible for a minimum of six South Dakota High School Activities Association

sanctioned events upon completion of the reduced suspension period. Students who are

ineligible to participate in activity events, competitions, and performances shall be

allowed to participate in practices.

In order for events to count toward the minimum number of events for which the

student is ineligible following a reduction in the suspension for a first or second

offense, the student must participate in the entire activity season. Failure of a student to

complete the entire activity season results in the student being ineligible for one year

from the date of adjudication, conviction, the subject of an internal adjustment or court

approved diversion program, or subject of a suspended imposition of sentence or

suspended adjudication of delinquency. A suspension that is not completed by the

student during one activity season carries over to the next activity season in which the

student participates.

C. Third offense: Upon a third or subsequent adjudication, conviction, diversion, or

suspended imposition of sentence for possession, use, or distribution of controlled

drugs or substances or marijuana, or for ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise taking into the

body any substances as prohibited by statute, by a court of competent jurisdiction, the

student is ineligible to participate in any extracurricular activity.

2. Non-SDCL 13-32-9 Violations and Crimes

A. First Violation – suspension from participation in all public appearances in all

extracurricular activities until four (4) points are served

B. Second Violation – suspension from participation in all public appearances in all

extracurricular activities until twelve (12) points are served.

C. Subsequent Violations – suspension from participation in all public appearances in all

extracurricular activities until thirty-six (36) points are served.

D. Suspension Reduction (Second and Subsequent Violations) – consequences may be

reduced by fifty percent (50%) if the student agrees to enroll in, and successfully

31

completes, a rehabilitation program, approved by school officials. If the student fails to

successfully complete the program requirements, the consequences will be reinstated.

Category Extracurricular Activity Points

I. Bobcat, Drama, Student Council, FFA, FCLA 5

II. Choir, Orchestra, Performance Cheer & Dance 4

III. Football, Cross Country, Competitive Cheer & Dance, 3

Oral Interp and Improv

IV. Golf, Tennis, Wrestling, Gymnastics, Soccer, Track & Field, 2

Debate

V. Volleyball, Basketball, Band 1

VI. Sideline Cheer (See specific report)

VII. Recognized Club Sports and Activities (Determined by School Officials)

VIII.

Evaluation and Treatment (First Violation – Alcohol)

A student in violation of the possession, use or distribution of alcoholic beverages will be referred

to the East Central Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Center of Brookings, or other similar

agency as approved by school officials. The total cost of such referral will be borne by the student.

Arrangements shall be made for information, gathered during the evaluation process, to be

forwarded to the building principal along with agency recommendations for further treatment.

Compliance with treatment recommendations is mandatory. Students who fail to complete the

scheduled evaluation or treatment will not be allowed to participate in any public appearances of

any student activity.

Grievance Procedure

A student penalized for violating the Code of Conduct may file form “JII-E” with the building

principal, indicating the following. That:

1. A rule is unfair;

2. A rule in practice discriminates against or between students based on gender, age, race,

color, religion, national origin, or handicap;

3. School personnel used an unfair procedure in assessing a form of punishment against a

student.

Adopted 5/11/87 (511P9)

Revised: 9/13/94

Revised: 8/11/97

Revised: 6/12/00

Revised: 1/8/07


32

Policy: IGDF BROOKINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT 5-1

FUND RAISING & FUND MANAGEMENT

The Board believes that it is poor policy to solicit money from the general public or from students in order to meet the needs of the schools. It shall be the policy of the Board to familiarize the constituency of the district with the needs of the schools and to request that the taxpayers pay sufficient taxes to provide for the school programs.

The Board, however, realizes that educational funding is frequently insufficient to meet all of the

needs of the students. Consequently, certain valuable learning experiences would not be possible

without the generous support of the community. The Board genuinely appreciates the financial

support that is received in behalf of the students. The Board authorizes the educational staff to

solicit and accept gifts with the approval of building administrators when such gifts are needed

and are consistent with the mission, beliefs, objectives, and strategies of the Brookings School

District. The Board encourages building administrators to make the superintendent of schools

aware before major gifts are accepted.

In addition, the Board recognizes that certain co-curricular activities, clubs, and organizations receive either partial or no direct financial support during the budgetary process. Therefore, the Board shall permit students and booster organizations to engage in fund-raising to support certain approved student activities, providing the following guidelines are followed:

1. Fund-raising activities should not interfere with the educational process by placing an undue burden on the school time of students, teachers or administrators. Fund-raising activities which require an excessive amount of school time will be denied by the building administrator.

2. Student contributions of time, labor, and money shall be voluntary, and shall not be associated with the privilege of participating in a student activity. Participation in certain events, however, may require student contributions (i.e. marching band tour).

3. Student participation in fund-raising activities requires prior approval by building administrators. Requests for students to participate in fund-raising activities or solicitations must be justified on the basis of the educational, civic, social or ethical development of students. Fund-raising activities, designed to promote or advertise an ideology are not to be allowed.

4. Because all fund-raising activities are identified with the district and it's programs, all fund-

raising projects (either school or booster sponsored) must be approved in advance by both the

organizational advisor and the administrator in charge of the specific activity. Approval will

be based upon the intended usage of the revenue, the nature of the fund-raising activity, and

the degree to which a proposed activity fulfills the purposes of the organization.

33

5. When students are involved in a fund-raising activity, all revenue must be promptly

deposited in the appropriate activity fund through the business office. Reserves shall be limited to balances necessary to begin the following year's operations, unless a long-range, major project/trip has been approved by building administrators. Monies raised by student organizations must be expended solely for the benefit of students.

6. If a designated gift is accepted, it must be expended according to the donor's wishes. Acceptance of a gift or fund-raising revenue, however, does not entitle the donor or benevolent organization to a position of influence, preferential treatment, or decision-making authority.

7. When appropriate, the faculty advisor may be required to submit for approval a yearly

budget, listing proposed activities and projected revenue and expenditures.

8. All fund-raisers by school district employees must have prior approval by appropriate

Administrators or Supervisors.

9. All district employees must fill out a “Brookings School District 5-1 Fund-raising

Proposal” prior to doing a fund-raiser activity.

In order to properly receive and disburse gifts and fund-raising revenue, the Board authorizes the

establishment and maintenance of separate Trust and Agency accounts which shall be the only

authorized depository fund for student activities, clubs, and organizations. A building administrator

shall be responsible for the proper administration of the financial activities of each student activity

account in accordance with the provisions of state law and appropriate accounting practices and

procedures. All payments made from the Trust and Agency Funds shall have the prior approval of the

faculty advisor and the appropriate administrator. The annual district audit shall include an audit of

student activity funds. Payment for the audit shall be made from district funds.

Student Activities Fund Management 5135 Adopted 8/13/73 Revised: 10/23/1993 1st Reading: 05/09/1994

2nd

Reading/Adopted: 06/13/1994 Revised: 11/05/2007 1

st Reading: 11/12/2007

2nd


34

Policy: IGDF-E BROOKINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT 5-1

FUND RAISING PROPOSAL

All fundraisers by school district employees must have prior approval. All funds must be deposited in district accounts through the business

manager. (Please print) School District Employees involved with the project. (How?) Activity Group Trust & Agency Account

The organization or class of the Brookings School District 5-1 plans to solicit money by conducting the following project:

How will the revenue be used? (Note: All participants in a fund-raising activity should be prepared to answer this question if asked by patrons of the school district.) Description of the project (attach copies of contracts, agreements):

How will the organization/participants benefit? Beginning date of project Ending date of project

Total project revenues anticipated: $

Total project cost anticipated? Will School District Students be involved with the project? (If yes, how) Are student contributions of time, labor, and money voluntary? Will a booster group be involved (specify)?

Will the fundraiser interfere with the educational process by placing an undue burden on either the advisors’ and students’ school time? (elaborate if school time is involved) *************************************************************************************************

Advisor/Activities Director Signature Date Submitted

Project School site Principal Signature Date

School District Business Manager Signature Date

Superintendent of Schools Signature Date

*Complete and submit to the Business Office prior to beginning the fundraiser activity.

35

Student Activities Fund Management 5135 Adopted 8/13/73 Revised: 10/23/1993 1st Reading: 05/09/1994

2nd

Reading/Adopted: 06/13/1994 Revised: 11/05/2007 1


2nd


36

Policy: JFCF BROOKINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT 5-1

HAZING It is the policy of the Board of Education and school district that hazing activities, of any type,

are inconsistent with the educational process and will be prohibited at all times. Hazing is defined as doing any act or coercing another, including the victim, to do any act of

initiation into any student or other organization that causes or creates a substantial risk of causing

mental or physical harm to any person. Permission, consent, or assumption of risk by an individual subjected to hazing does not lessen

the prohibition contained in this policy. No administrator, faculty member, or other employee of the school district will encourage,

permit, condone, or tolerate hazing activities. No student, including leaders of student

organizations, will plan, encourage, or engage in any hazing. Administrators, faculty members, and all other employees of the school district will be particularly

alert to possible situations, circumstances of events, which might include hazing. If hazing or

planned hazing is discovered, involved students will be informed by the discovering school

employee of the prohibition contained in this policy and will be required to end all hazing activities

immediately. All hazing incidents will be reported immediately to the Superintendent.

Administrators, faculty members, students, and all other employees who fail to abide by this

policy may be subject to disciplinary action, and may be liable for civil and criminal penalties in

accordance with state law. The contents of this policy will be distributed in writing to all students and school district

employees following its official adoption by the Board of Education. In addition, this policy will

be incorporated into building, employee staff meetings or in-service programs.

Legal References: SDCL 13-8-39 (Management of schools by board) SDCL 13-32-1 (Disciplinary authority over students on school premises) SDCL 13-32-2 (Physical force authorized) SDCL 13-32-4 (School board to assist in discipline) SDCL 13-32-5 (Injury to school property)

1st

Reading: 08/12/2013 2nd

Reading: 09/16/2013

Final/Adopted: 10/15/2013










37

Policy: JBA Brookings School District 5-1

ANTI-BULLYING/HARASSMENT OF STUDENTS/SEXUAL

HARASSMENT OF STUDENTS

Harassment, bullying and sexual harassment of students is against federal, state and local policy, and is not tolerated by the Brookings Board of Education. In this policy, any reference to harassment includes sexual harassment. The Board is committed to providing all students with a safe school environment in which all members of the school community are treated with dignity and respect. To that end, the Board has in place policies, procedures, and practices that are designed to reduce and eliminate bullying and harassment as well as processes and procedures to deal with incidents of bullying and harassment. Bullying and harassment of students by students, school employees, and volunteers who have direct contact with students will not be tolerated in the school or school district.

The Board prohibits harassment, bullying, hazing, or any other victimization of students, based on any actual or perceived traits or characteristics of the student including but not limited to: race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, social or economic condition, physical development, or disability.

This policy is in effect while students or employees are on property within the jurisdiction of the Board; while in school-owned or school-operated vehicles; while attending or engaged in school-sponsored activities; and while away from school grounds if the misconduct substantially interferes with a student’s education, threatens the overall educational environment and/or substantially disrupts the operation of the school.

Employees of Brookings School District are required to report incidents of or suspicion of bullying or harassment to their direct supervisor. Students and parents are encouraged to report bullying or harassment to the principal or counselor in the building where the incidents took place. Copies of the Incident Report form may be obtained from the school office where the student attends school or district’s web site.

Retaliation against an individual because the individual has filed a bullying or harassment complaint or assisted or participated in a harassment investigation or proceeding is prohibited. A person who is is found to have retaliated against another in violation of this policy shall be disciplined by appropriate measures as hereinafter set forth. An individual who knowingly files a false harassment complaint and an individual who gives false statements in an investigation shall be subject to discipline by appropriate measures as hereinafter set forth in this policy.

If, after investigation, a student, school employee, or volunteer is found to be in violation of this

policy, consequences based on severity of the situation may include counseling, a

parent/administrator conference, detention, suspension, expulsion/termination, and/or reporting to

law enforcement. To ensure student safety, a safety plan may be implemented which could include

separating and supervising the students involved, providing extra staff support for a student,

involving the school resource officer, and/or developing a supervision plan with parents.

38

Policy Definitions: Bullying and harassment means any electronic, written, verbal, or physical act of a demeaning or threatening nature targeted at a student which is based on any actual or perceived trait or characteristic of the student and which creates an objectively hostile school environment that meets one or more of the following conditions:

1. Places the student in reasonable fear of harm to the student’s person or property;

2. Has a substantially detrimental effect on the student’s physical or mental health;

3. Has the effect of substantially interfering with the student’s academic performance; or 4. Has the effect of substantially interfering with the student’s ability to participate in

or benefit from the services, activities, or privileges provided by a school.

Sexual harassment means unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when:

1. Submission to the conduct is made either implicitly or explicitly a term or condition of the student’s education or benefits;

2. Submission to or rejection of the conduct by a school employee is used as the basis for academic decisions affecting that student; or

3. The conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with the student’s academic performance by creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive education environment.

Bullying means purposely using mean or hurtful words or actions, repeatedly and over time, targeted at another person who has a hard time defending himself or herself due to a power imbalance of some sort.

The superintendent is responsible for organizing training programs for students, school officials, faculty, staff, and volunteers who have direct contact with students. The training will include how to recognize harassment and bullying and what to do in case a student is harassed or bullied. It will also include proven effective prevention strategies.

All documentation associated with a complaint shall be maintained by the building principal for a period of three years. The superintendent is responsible for monitoring the written records to ensure the policies and procedures are being followed. The Superintendent shall annually report to the Board a summary of total complaints filed.

The board will annually publish this policy. The policy may be publicized by the following means:

• Inclusion in the student handbook,

• Inclusion in the employee handbook • Inclusion on the school or school district’s web site (A copy shall be made upon request by

any person at the central administrative office at 2130 8th

Street South, Brookings, SD.)

39

PROCEDURES FOR POLICY IMPLEMENTATION

The school or school district will promptly and reasonably investigate allegations of bullying or harassment. The building principal or assistant principal or designee will be responsible for handling all complaints by students alleging bullying or harassment.

Students who feel that they have been targeted by harassment or bullying should:

Communicate to the aggressor that the individual expects the behavior to stop, if the individual is comfortable doing so. If the student wants assistance communicating with the aggressor, the individual should ask a teacher, counselor, bus driver, principal or assistant principal to help.

If the bullying or harassment does not stop, or the student does not feel comfortable confronting the aggressor, the student should: -- tell the closest adult school employee and -- write down exactly what happened, keep a copy and give another copy to the

teacher, counselor, principal or assistant principal including; what, when and where it happened; who was involved; exactly what was said or what the aggressor did; witnesses to the incident; what the student said or did, either at the time or later; how the student felt; and how the aggressor responded.

Incident Report forms are available in the school office or district’s web page to assist with making a complete report.

School personnel receiving a report, or who witness bullying or harassment, must report the incident to the building principal immediately.

If the complaint involves the building principal, the complaint shall be filed directly with the Superintendent. If the complaint involves the Superintendent, the complaint shall be filed directly with the School Board President.

The building principal or assistant principal, or alternatively the school counselor, will normally serve as investigator. The investigator will reasonably and promptly commence the investigation upon receipt of the complaint. The length of the investigation is governed by the facts and complexity of each individual case but should be completed within 30 days of the complaint. The superintendent may approve an extension in special circumstances. The investigator will interview the complainant and the alleged aggressor. The alleged aggressor may file a written statement in response to the complaint. The investigator may also interview witnesses as deemed appropriate. In addition, the School District may take immediate steps at its discretion to

protect the complainant student(s) pending completion of the investigation of alleged

harassment.

Upon completion of the investigation, the investigator will file a written report to be kept in the principal’s records. At this time the principal will determine and record any appropriate further

40

action or consequences. Follow-up contact with the targeted individual at least twice during the month following the investigation will also be documented to monitor effective resolution of the incident. Further action may be taken and recorded if complete resolution has not occurred.

The principal will annually report the number and type of complaints investigated under this policy and the results, including disciplinary actions taken and the effectiveness of those actions as measured by required follow-up contacts, to the superintendent.

POINTS TO REMEMBER IN THE INVESTIGATION • Evidence uncovered in the investigation is confidential. • Complaints must be accurate and true, as they will be taken seriously and promptly

investigated. • No retaliation will be tolerated against complainant/individuals involved in

the investigation process. • Retaliators will be disciplined up to and including suspension and expulsion.

41

ANTI-HARASSMENT/BULLYING INCIDENT REPORT

Name of targeted individual:

Date of complaint:

Name of alleged aggressor:

Date and place of incident or incidents:

Description of incident:

Names of witnesses (if any) :

Evidence of harassment or bullying, i.e., letters, photos, etc. (attach evidence if possible):

Any other information:

I agree that all of the information on this form is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge.

Signature:

Date: / /

42

ANTI-HARASSMENT/BULLYING WITNESS STATEMENT FORM

Name of witness:

Position of witness:

Date of interview:

Description of incident witnessed:

Any other information:

I agree that all of the information on this form is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge.

Signature:

Date: / /

1st

Reading: 09/14/2009

2nd

Reading: 10/13/2009

3rd

Reading/Adopted: 12/14/2009


43

Policy: JHCA BROOKINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT 5-1

PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS AND INOCULATIONS OF

STUDENTS The Board encourages parents and students to preserve and protect each student's general health.

The Board will, therefore, recommend that each child should have a complete physical

examination by a licensed physician upon entrance to the kindergarten or first grade, and upon

entering fourth, eighth and twelfth grades. All new entrants to the school system will also

receive a recommendation for a physical examination. By state law, children who attend the district's nursery school will also be examined by

a physician prior to admission. Also by law, all entrants must, prior to admission, have received or are receiving

immunization against polio, diphtheria, pertussis, rubeola, rubella, mumps and tetanus. Exceptions to immunization include certification by a physician that such immunizations

would endanger the life or health of the child, or a written statement by the parents that such

immunizations are against the religious beliefs of the child's family. Physical examinations may also be required for all students who participate in

interscholastic athletics and other school activities. The examination would be administered

by a licensed physician and the cost would be borne by the district. Annually, students will also be subject to routine health screenings for hearing and visual

acuity, and dental, scoliosis, and communicable diseases.

Legal References: SDCL 13-28-7.1 (Tests and immunizations for communicable diseases) SDCL 13-28-7.2 (Immunizations provided at public expense)

1st

Reading: 08/12/2013

2nd Reading: 09/16/2013






44

Policy: CHB BROOKINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT 5-1

MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETIC POLICY

Sponsorship of interscholastic sports and student eligibility for participation begins at seventh grade. In general, there are two cases where consideration of advanced placement of athletes would be necessary:

1. Advanced placement of athletes within the middle school athletic program. Students within the middle school athletic program will participate at their grade level unless a mismatch (i.e. size, age, skill, maturity, speed, etc.) necessitates a student’s advancement from the 7th grade team to the 8th grade team to avoid the risk of injury to other students.

2. Advanced placement of middle school students to the high school level. a. If a sport is not offered at Mickelson Middle School (e.g. cross-country,

golf, tennis and gymnastics), seventh and eighth grade students are eligible to audition for membership on squads at Brookings High School, without the approval of the Advanced Athletic Placement Committee.

b. If a sport is offered at Mickelson Middle School (e.g. basketball, football, track and field, volleyball, and wrestling), students will be restricted to middle school teams except when such factors as equipment, facilities, and competition are inadequate to meet the developmental needs of the exceptional athlete, as determined by the Advanced Athletic Placement Committee. The Advanced Placement Committee will consist of the middle school principal, middle school athletic manager and activities director.

In exceptional cases (#2b above), either the head coach or the parent/guardian may request a Petition for Audition for Advanced Athletic Placement (form JJI-E) from the Activities Director. Once the activities director accepts the completed form, he/she will conduct an Advanced Athletic Placement Committee Hearing. Attendance at the hearing may include parents, guardians, petitioning student athlete, parent invitees, coaching staff, middle school athletic manager, middle school principal, and activities director. Voting members of the committee will include the middle school principal, middle school athletic manager and activities director. At a minimum, the committee must consider the following:

relationship of placement to student development

compliance with SDHSAA and local regulations

academic, social and emotional readiness for advancement

potential impact of advancement on other students and program

Approval for the audition will be granted if all of the following criteria are satisfied (in order): 1. Parents/guardians and head coach must discuss appropriate issues, such as

conditions and expectations of participation, prior to an audition. 2. Placement must have the potential to significantly enhance the student’s

development in the specific sport:

45

a. basketball, and volleyball – minimum advancement of two squads b. football – an advancement of only one-year might be indicated due to risk

management concerns. c. track & field – participate competitively at varsity level d. wrestling – competing for varsity line-up (note: wrestling is unique due to

the fact that participation is by weight class, rather than by grade level, on both the middle school and high school teams).

3. The student must desire advancement and understand and agree to all expectations.

4. A SDHSAA Physical Examination is required before any student may practice or compete at the high school (9-12) level. The student and coaching staff must remain in compliance with all local and SDHSAA rules of participation in interscholastic athletics.

5. The student must demonstrate academic, social and emotional readiness for advancement.

6. These criteria must be maintained in order for the student to remain at the high school level.

The final decision of the advanced placement will be made by the head coach after the audition. Adopted: 11/14/1983 Revised: 05/10/1993 1


2nd

Reading/Adopted: 06/13/1994 Rev. 1


Rev. 2nd


46

KG-R BROOKINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT 5-1

OPEN GYM

As a result of the joint-use agreement between the Brookings School District (BSD) and the City

Parks and Recreation Department (BPRD), the city sponsors a recreational program that

includes: open gym, gym rental, conditioning, intramural sports and “Bobcat” sports camps

during select times of the year. The cooperative effort of the BSD and the BPRD has resulted in

a wide variety of recreational opportunities that are conducted in a safe environment for the

benefit of students. The BPRD Open Gym schedule, however, does not accommodate the needs

of students during certain times of the year. As a consequence, school coaches volunteer at times

to supervise BHS Open Gym opportunities according to SDHSAA regulations as well as BHS

Athletics Department philosophy and risk management procedures.

The SDHSAA holds local school administrators responsible for the administration and

enforcement of the Open Gym Policy. Member schools may provide an open gym for students

during the summer months and/or school year provided the following criteria is followed:

1. The local governing board has adopted an open gym policy that incorporates the

SDHSAA guidelines as well as any other matter that would be germane to this

type of activity.

2. This is a program whereby the gymnasium, playing field or other school facility is

made available to all students for recreational purposes. Attendance must be on a

voluntary basis.

3. Member schools may furnish specific equipment related to the open gymnasium activity such as balls, goals, standards, nets, mats, etc.

4. The time and day(s) of the open gym shall be made known to the student body by the

administration in a timely manner, through announcements, bulletin board posting,

school paper articles, etc. Local policy may designate certain schedules for girls only,

boys only and by grade level. 5. Participants must furnish their own clothing such as sweat suits, shorts, shoes, etc.

6. Supervision of open gyms shall be subject to local school board policy and must include

but not be limited to the following:

a. The person in charge of supervising open gym may not coach. This restriction includes, but is not limited to, the teaching of fundamentals for a specific sport. In this regard, organized practice sessions during open gyms are prohibited.

b. High school coaches may supervise open gyms.

47

Many students that choose to participate in open gym, however, are also involved in athletics

programs. The BHS Athletics Department believes that most student-athletes benefit from multi-

sports participation, rather than sport specialization. Because open gym involves participation by

both in-season and out-of-season student-athletes, open gym supervisors shall advise in-season

athletes to restrict their activities to the development of sport skills and techniques, rather than

scrimmaging, to minimize the risk of injury that would prevent their participation in sports that are

currently in-season. To ensure compliance with SDHSAA regulations and address concerns for

legal liability, BHS Open Gym shall only be supervised by members of the BSD coaching staff. Adoption: 01/12/ 2006 Reviewed: 08/12/2013

48

Policy: KGB BROOKINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT 5-1

PUBLIC CONDUCT ON SCHOOL PROPERTY Although the Board welcomes the use of its facilities for public events, and public visitations

to the schools, the Board expects all visitors to abide by acceptable rules of conduct. To

maintain public order on school property, the Board prohibits the following conduct or acts on

school property by students, teachers, staff members, licensees or invitees:

1. The willful physical injury of any person or the threat to use force which would result in

such injury. 2. The harassment or coercion of any person; 3. The willful damage to, or destruction of, property;

4. The willful disruption of the orderly conduct of classes or of any other school program or

activity;

5. The entry of any school building or upon any portion of the school premises unless such

entry is made in connection with official business with the district or to attend an

activity or function authorized thereby; 6. The willful interference with the lawful and authorized activities of others;

7. The possession, consumption, or exchange of alcoholic beverages, unauthorized drugs,

or narcotics on school property;

8. The possession or use of a knife, razor, ice pick, explosives, loaded cane, sword cane,

machete, pistol, rifle, shot gun, pellet gun, air gun, or any other object that

reasonably can be considered a weapon, on property of the school district;

9. The violation of any federal or state statute, local ordinance, or Board policy;

10. The refusal or failure of any person to comply with a lawful order or direction of an

official of the school district in the performance of his or her duties;

11. The distribution or posting of any written material, pamphlets, or posters without the

prior written approval of the Superintendent.

ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES Any violation of the above shall be reported immediately to the building principal. The

principal will investigate the case thoroughly and make a written report to the Superintendent.

Penalties that may be imposed by the principal and/or the Superintendent include:

1. A reprimand; 2. An order by violators to leave school property immediately;

3. A call to police and a specified charge made under the penal code.

49

OTHER PENALTIES The penalties mentioned above are not considered to be inclusive or to preclude in any way the

prosecution and conviction of any person for the violation of any federal or state law or local

ordinance and the imposition of a fine or penalty provided for therein.

1st

Reading: 08/12/2013

2nd

Reading: 10/15/2013 Final/Adopted: 11/11/2013

50

DEPARTMENT

AND

BUILDING

POLICIES

51

STARTING THE SEASON

During the first meeting of the season, a number of topics should be discussed so participants

understand the nature and expectations of the activity. All participants must submit each of the

forms that are required for risk management. Advisors must attend to all of the items that apply.

1. Explain the risk of personal injury that is inherent with participation in the specific

sport. In addition to athletic teams, all activity groups that travel should carry a

Consent for Medical Treatment/HIPPA form for each participant.

2. Review the Board of Education Policies for Student Conduct – Student Activity and

Hazing and post them in the activity area.

3. Discuss any additional rules and expectations. These may not be contrary to the

Student Conduct policy, and should be communicated both verbally and in writing

(handbook).

4. Athletes on 9-12 teams may not practice without Consent for Medical

Treatment/HIPPA and a completed SDHSAA Physical Examination. Athletes

participating at MMS are not required to have a physical exam, but must submit a

signed Athletic Participation Permission Form.

5. All participants should be offered accident insurance. Each must return either an

insurance application or the Parental Insurance Waiver.

6. Participants that travel to an off campus practice site must return a Parental Transportation Authorization form.

7. Athletes should submit a Medical History Questionnaire for athletic training

purposes.

8. Advise participants that they may not participate and will not be issued a uniform if

they owe the activities department for lost equipment or uniforms.

9. Athletes should be instructed to lock their valuables and clothing in their lockers.

10. Explain the school attendance policy with respect to activity participation

11. Explain SDHSAA eligibility requirements to 9-12 participants with an emphasis on

academic and in-season participation regulations.

12. Participants must travel to and return from out-of-town events via school approved

transportation. In extenuating circumstances, the Transportation Policy and Waiver

should be utilized.

13. Discuss the expectation for the purchase of student activity card by activity

participants.

14. Instruct participants of the conditions for using or wearing uniforms or equipment that

is issued by the activities department.

52

AUDITIONS AND SELECTION OF PARTICIPANTS Factors such as time, facilities, equipment, staffing, and budgetary constraints may limit

opportunities for student participation. Because activities are developmentally beneficial,

however, advisors are encouraged to involve as many students as possible in the activities

program in some manner. In short, a balance must be found between maximizing opportunities

and diluting the efficiency and quality of a program.

At the high school level, students tend to become more selective in their participation as they

begin to identify their interests and talents and become more adept at comparing their skills with

those of their peers. In spite of increased specialization, advisors in certain activities will be

involved in the unpleasant task of making selections (“cutting”). Every program below the

varsity level, however, is developmental and as many participants as feasible should be retained.

Selection Guidelines

1. Choosing members is the responsibility of the advisor and program head.

2. Prior to auditions (try outs), the advisor should explain to all candidates the time

duration of the auditions, selection criteria and procedures, and the commitment of

those selected.

3. While auditions are highly subjective and imprecise in many instances, objective

measures should be utilized when feasible. Opportunities for head-to-head challenges

are encouraged in individual sports.

4. All candidates should have an equal opportunity to audition.

5. Candidates with potential should be afforded the opportunity of increased experience,

maturity, and skill development before being “cut” when possible.

6. As a general rule, senior class students cannot participate on sub-varsity athletic

teams. Allowing seniors to participate on varsity teams, takes developmental

opportunities from underclass students.

7. Whenever possible, each candidate that is “cut” should be personally informed by the

advisor of the reasons. Posting a list should be avoided.

8. Alternative opportunities (mangers, state crew, statistician, etc.) for participation and

affiliation with the program or another activity should be suggested when possible.

9. Due to the disappointment, associated with the selection process, advisors should be

prepared to explain the selection guidelines to interested students and parents with

sensitivity and diplomacy.

10. Although the MMS has a “no cut” policy, advisors may wish to counsel participants

to consider an activity that is a better match for their talents to avoid eventual

disappointments.

A goal of the activities department is to have every student involved in the program of student

activities due to their value in predicting adult success. The unfortunate reality is that many

programs have difficulty with the retention of members and need to actively recruit participants

while many students are not affiliated with any positive peer group.

53

When organizing, planning, and administering activities, advisors should give attention to

surveys of the participation motives of student-athletes.

THE MOST IMPORTANT REASONS I PLAY

MY BEST SCHOOL SPORT

BOYS GIRLS

1. To have fun 1. To have fun

2. To improve skills 2. To stay in shape

3. For the excitement of competition 3. To get exercise

4. To do something I’m good at 4. To improve skills

5. To stay in shape 5. To do something I’m good at

6. For the challenge of competition 6. To be part of a team

7. To be part of a team competition 7. For the excitement of competition

8. To win 8. To learn new skills

9. To go to a higher level of competition 9. For the team spirit

10. To get exercise 10. For the challenge of competition

11. To learn new skills 11. To go to a higher level of competition

12. For the team spirit 12. To win

54

MMS “NO CUT” POLICY The middle level years are a time for exploring a variety of interests and developing social skills

as well as talents. The activities at the Mickelson Middle School (MMS) operate under a “no

cut” policy. This policy does not release students from their academic, behavioral, or attendance

obligations, but allows them the flexibility to sample a variety of activities so that they are not

forced to “put all of their eggs in one basket” at an early age.

This “no cut” policy does not, however, guarantee equality with respect to level, degree or type

of participation. It does offer an opportunity to practice and perform at a developmentally

appropriate level that will optimize the possibility of individual success. Hopefully, continued

success will result in satisfaction, perseverance, and increased self-esteem.

Guidelines

1. Both interscholastic athletic and activity programs are inclusive. Open gym opportunities

are provided. Intramural programs are not offered because they neither expand current

programs nor adequately provide for skill development.

2. Each child has the right to participate at a level that is commensurate with his/her

maturity and ability. It is the advisor’s responsibility to make selections with respect to

chairs, solos, lead roles, special music groups, squads, etc.

3. Administration will attempt to provide staffing, facilities, equipment, and funding that is

commensurate with participation. Coaches and directors will be certified, school district

staff when possible.

4. MMS programs are intended to enhance various types of development and are not merely

“feeders” for varsity programs. Because multi-sport participation is encouraged,

undivided commitment to a specific program is unrealistic.

5. Due to varying degrees of participation, interscholastic athletic competitions in specific

sports may feature different levels of participation (and philosophies) at each grade level:

a. A squad – competing to win is appropriate, but not the ultimate goal.

b. B squad – player development is a higher priority than winning, but learning

competitiveness is not inappropriate.

c. C and D squads – equal participation should be the top priority. d. In-House – balanced teams, simulating game conditions in school, may be necessary

at times (i.e. when participation levels are particularly high).

Each year, the MMS and its opponents will experience a level of participation that is specific to

gender and grade level. Due to contractual obligations, and the desire to provide an appropriate

level of competition for each child, A and B squad players tend to participate at all

interscholastic contest. Less developed players may need to rotate between C & D squads and

in-house contests vs. some opponents. Throughout the season, players should have the

opportunity to move from squad to squad as warranted.

6. While different competitive levels are necessary in order to ensure individual success and

develop competitiveness, all participants should enjoy similar practice conditions so they

have the opportunity to develop fundamental skills that are specific to the sport.

55

7. Frequently, the most successful middle school athletes are those that simply mature more

quickly. Often, these players are not competitive at the high school level when other players

become more experienced, skilled and mature. A “no cut” program efforts all students the

opportunity to develop their skills until they are physically capable of competing.

8. Coaches and directors should reinforce the fact that many MMS students have used a

strong work ethic and perseverance to improve their performance and achieve greater

success in BHS sports.

9. The strongest participation motive for both boys and girls is to have fun. Programs

should be designed so that both participants and advisors are motivated and “look

forward” to the next practice or competition.

10. The Bill of Rights for Young Athletes has significant implications for the organization of all

middle school activities.

BILL OF RIGHTS FOR YOUNG ATHLETES

I. Right to participate in sports.

II. Right to participate at a level commensurate with maturity and ability.

III. Right to have qualified adult leadership.

IV. Right to play as a child and not as an adult.

V. Right to share in leadership and decision-making when participating.

VI. Right to participate in safe and healthy environments.

VII. Right to proper preparation for participation in sports.

VIII. Right to an equal opportunity to strive for success.

IX. Right to be treated with dignity and respect.

X. Right to have fun in sports.

56

ACTIVITY GROUP TRAVEL (Refer to BOE Student Travel Policy – JHFA)

Contests and performances should be scheduled so students miss a minimal amount of class time

due to travel. Advisors should plan in advance for group travel as the school district has a

limited number of school buses, available for travel, on school days, and other school vehicles

are in demand. If advisors must drive a personal vehicle, their travel will be reimbursed at state

rate. Under no circumstance will students ever be permitted to drive any vehicle in conjunction

with a school-sponsored trip.

Travel arrangements for most groups will be made by the activities department secretary. Other

groups should submit a travel voucher for administrative approval at least one week prior to a

trip. The Activities Department weekly travel log should be checked for accuracy and any

corrections or changes reported to the activities office for communication to the transportation

director. Advisors, driving school vehicles, are responsible for picking up and returning keys,

trip tickets and credit cards as well as the vehicle.

Travel Guidelines:

1. Travel lists are due in the principal’s office two days prior to the trip. The list must be

updated so it is accurate for “positive identification” in the event of a traffic accident. If

loss of school time is involved only participating group members should travel. Students

should be excused from class about 15 minutes before departure. It is the student’s

responsibility to arrange in advance with teachers for the completion of all make up work

unless the teacher allows for an extension of time. Failure to follow this procedure will

result in no credit being received for any missing work.

2. Advisors should arrange for a substitute teacher through the principal’s office.

3. Advisors should arrange to have supplies (i.e. vouchers, stats sheets, sheet music, medical

consent forms, transportation waivers, etc.) and equipment (i.e. cellular telephones, video

cameras, musical instruments, training supplies, athletic gear, etc.) organized in advance.

4. The entire travel party should know release, departure, and estimated return times so that

there are no delays in departure.

5. Students that do not travel to an event on school-sponsored transportation may not

participate without either prior authorization or extenuating circumstances.

6. When the bus is in motion, the driver is in a position of authority. Advisors should assist

by assuming responsibility for such things as student behavior and music volume so the

driver can concentrate on the road. It is advisable on evening trips to visit with the driver

in order to keep him alert.

7. In the event of inclement weather after an event, the driver and advisor should consult

with appropriate authorities before deciding whether to make the return trip. During the

winter season, students should be instructed to wear and pack warm clothing in the event

of mechanical problems on the road.

8. The advisor may wish to encourage the students to pack a sack lunch. 9. Before vacating a bus or school vehicle, the advisor should supervise clean-up.

10. Upon return, students may need access to a telephone to arrange transportation.

57

11. After 11:00 pm and on weekends, the school buildings will be locked so advisors will

need exterior and interior keys in order to gain access.

12. Only members of the official travel party may travel on school-sponsored transportation. 13. The advisor is responsible for the condition of host school facilities and the conduct of

students at an event.

14. All participants must be out and the building secured before the advisor leaves.

15. Contest results should be reported to the media before the advisor goes home.

Meals/Lodging

Administration will approve lodging on a limited basis when warranted by a combination of

early morning departure and lengthy travel. Students will be lodged, 3-4 per room, by gender.

Lodging for state events will be in accordance with SDHSAA guidelines for qualifying, squad

size, and reimbursement. Advisors should make room assignments and are encouraged to

delegate room captains. Advisors are never to room with students. Whenever possible, a gender

appropriate adult should be present for room supervision.

Students should be encouraged to pack sack lunches for most regular season travel. If a meal is

planned, students should be advised in advance so they have money. Fast food meals are

encouraged as they reduce student expense and travel time. Budgetary constraints no longer

allow the school district to provide meals, even on overnight trips. Meals will not be provided

on trips to SDHSAA state events per reimbursement from the state.

Advisors will receive periderm for overnight trips per school guidelines. Advisors should let

the activities office know the leave and return times to figure meal reimbursement.

58

ATHLETIC END-OF-SEASON REPORT

(This form should accompany all end-of-season reports)

Certain information needs to be retained by the activities department as a reference and for

reporting purposes. The advisor of every level of a program should submit an end-of-season report

after the final performance or state event. Extra pages should be attached as needed.

PROGRAM:

YEAR:

I. COACHES High School Middle School

Head: 7th: Assistant: 7th:

Assistant: 7th: Assistant: 8th: Assistant: 8th: Assistant: 8th:

II. PARTICIPATION High School Middle School

12TH Grade: 8th Grade:

11th Grade: 7th Grade:


9th Grade:

III: LENGTH OF PROGRAM

High School Middle School

Begin Date: Begin Date:

End Date: End Date:

IV. HONORS & AWARDS: High School Middle School

Varsity Record: Wins: Losses: 7th Grade Record: Wins: Losses:

ESD Record: Wins: Losses: 8th Grade record: Wins: Losses:

State Event: Team Awards:

“JV” Record: Wins: Losses:

“10th” Record: Wins: Losses:

“9th” Record: Wins: Losses:

Varsity Team GPA:

Most Valuable Player:

Most Inspirational Player: 57

Most Improved Player:

59

V.

Team Statistics (attached)

Ending Roster/Awards: letter winners, all ESD, All State, Place Winners, etc. (attached)

Budget (separate form)

Has all department equipment been collected?

Yes

No

N/A

If no, have parents been contacted?

Yes

No

N/A

Are staff evaluations completed?

Yes

No

N/A

Has a staff meeting been held?

Yes

No

N/A

Recommendations:

1. Administration

2. Facilities/Equipment

3. Staffing

4. Uniforms/Supplies

60

Head Coaches – Schedule a meeting with the Activities Administrator

VI. TEAM ROSTERS (Alphabetically, by Class)

L = Letterwinner

** = Dropped During Season

Please put down all the years your seniors letter in your Sport

SENIORS JUNIORS SOPHOMORES FRESHMEN

61

VII. VARSITY SEASON RECORD PLACEMENT IN ESD:

TOTAL WINS: PACEMENT IN DIST/REG:

TOTAL LOSSES: PLACEMENT IN STATE:

DATE OPPONENT HOME SCORE OPPONENT SCORE

62

VIII. JV SEASON RECORD

TOTAL WINS:

TOTAL LOSSES:


63

IX. 10TH SEASON RECORD

TOTAL WINS:

TOTAL LOSSES:


64

X. 9TH SEASON RECORD

TOTAL WINS:

TOTAL LOSSES


65

XI. 8th SEASON RECORD

TOTAL WINS:

TOTAL LOSSES:


66

XI. 7th SEASON RECORD

TOTAL WINS:

TOTAL LOSSES:


67

FINE ARTS/ACTIVITIES

END-OF-SEASON REPORT (This form should accompany all end-of-season reports)

Certain information needs to be retained by the activities department as a reference and for

reporting purposes. The advisor of every level of a program should submit an end-of-season

report after the final performance or state event. Extra pages should be attached as needed.

PROGRAM:

YEAR:

I. COACHES High School Middle School

Head: 7th:

Assistant: 7th:

Assistant: 7th:

Assistant: 8th:

Assistant: 8th:

Assistant: 8th:

II. PARTICIPATION NUMBERS High School Middle School

12TH Grade: 8th Grade:


10th Grade:

9th Grade:

III: LENGTH OF PROGRAM


Begin Date: Begin Date:

End Date: End Date:

IV. HONORS & AWARDS:


Record : Record:

Varsity Team GPA:

Team Awards:

Individual Awards:

Region/State Awards:

68

V.

Team Statistics (attached)

Ending Roster/Awards: letter winners, All State, Place Winners, etc. (attached)

Budget (separate form)

Has all department equipment been collected?

Yes

No

N/A

If no, have parents been contacted?

Yes

No

N/A

Are staff evaluations completed?

Yes

No

N/A

Has a staff meeting been held?

Yes

No

N/A

Recommendations:

1. Administration

2. Facilities/Equipment

3. Staffing

4. Uniforms/Supplies

Head Coaches – Schedule a meeting with the Activities Administrator.

69

VI. ROSTERS (Alphabetically, by Class)

L = Letter-winner

** = Dropped During Season

Please put down all the years your seniors letter in your Sport

SENIORS JUNIORS SOPHOMORES FRESHMEN

70

VII. VARSITY SEASON RECORD

TOTAL WINS: PACEMENT IN DIST/REG:

TOTAL LOSSES: PLACEMENT IN STATE:


71

ATHLETIC AWARDS

Basketball, competitive spirit, cross country, football, golf, gymnastics, tennis, track & field,

volleyball, and wrestling are the interscholastic sports which are sponsored by Brookings High

School. Basketball, football, track and field, volleyball, and wrestling are sponsored at the

Mickelson Middle School. Baseball, bowling, Fastpitch, soccer, and swimming are recognized as

club sports at Brookings High School.

Athletes must complete a season in “good standing” in order to either be eligible for any award or

to earn credit for special awards. If either hardship case or extenuating circumstances exist, that

may warrant special consideration of whether or not an athlete should or should not receive an

award, the head coach and/or staff will make a recommendation to the activities director for a final

decision.

Brookings High School holds an Annual Athletics Awards banquet that recognizes special

achievements in and contributions to Bobcat Varsity Interscholastic Athletics and Club Sports.

Major Award – Varsity Letter

Each athlete will receive a varsity letter and a Sports Pin when they, first, meet the athletic

department competition requirements through varsity competition in any sport. Boys are

awarded a black letter, and girls earn a red letter. Each time the participant letters they will

receive a Gold Bar in Addition to the Sport of Activity pin they receive during their first letter

in that sport or activity.

1. Basketball, Football and Soccer: Must play in one half of the total quarters of

the regular season scheduled.

2. Golf, Gymnastics, Tennis and Wrestling: Must compete in one half of the regular

season schedule or qualify by placing in either an ESD, Regional or State

Tournament.

3. Cross Country: Must compete in one half of the regular season schedule and qualify

by either placing at an invitational meet, the ESD meet or the State meet.

4. Track and Field: Must compete in one half of the regular season schedule and

qualify by either earning a total of twelve (12) points during the season, qualifying

for the State meet in accordance with SDHSAA standards or placing in either the

ESD meet or the Howard Wood Dakota Relays.

5. Volleyball: Must play in one half of the total games of the regular season schedule. 6. Managers: Must complete two seasons in the same sport.

7. Team: When a team wins either ESD or State Championship, the entire varsity squad

may earn letters with the coach’s recommendation.

8. Seniors: Who have completed both their junior and senior seasons in the same sport,

but who have not attained the competition requirements, will qualify for a varsity letter

when recommended by the coaching staff.

9. Cheerleaders: As recommended by the cheerleading advisor.

10. Recognized Club Sports: Criteria as approved by the Activities Administrator

72

1. Scholars Athlete: Each varsity athlete, who earns a grade point average of 3.5

during the quarter of participation, will be recognized with a Varsity Scholar Athlete

Certificate.

2. Varsity: At the conclusion of each athletic season, teams select a Most Valuable, Most

Inspirational, and Most Improved athlete. These student-athletes are recognized with an

individual plaque at the annual awards banquet as well as on a school plaque in the athletic

department trophy case.

3. Outstanding Senior Athlete: As an incentive for multi-sport participation, this special

award can be earned by any senior athlete, who participates in an interscholastic sport

during each session in their junior year and letters during three seasons in their senior year.

White Letter – Coaches’ Award

The white letter award was initiated by the Bobcat Head Coaches, as a special incentive to

participate in multiple, interscholastic sports. It acknowledges outstanding interscholastic athletic

as well as club sport and activity participation. Recipients must earn 30 points – during three

consecutive years – and must continue to participate in the sports in which they have earned a

major award (or in another sport during those seasons). Note: each recipient must earn a

minimum of three varsity letters (15 points) in interscholastic sports in order to qualify for the

white letter. This special coaches’ award remains the property of the athletic department until

graduation, and may be revoked either due to a lapse in participation or student misconduct. The

white letter is awarded at the Annual Athletic Awards banquet and pictures of white letter

recipients are displayed above the athletic department trophy cases. White letter recipients who

continue to participate, in all sports – in which points have been earned during their senior year,

will be awarded a white letter plaque at the annual awards banquet.

MICKELSON MIDDLE SCHOOL Certificates Each athlete who completes a season in “good standing” will receive a certificate with the participation record for that school.

Bobcat Award Athletes that earn a total of 25 points as a result of athletic as well as non-athletic participation will be awarded the Certificate. In order to qualify for a Bobcat award, the athlete must earn 50%

(6) of the competition points (12).

OUT OF SEASON CONDITIONING

Participation in a variety of activities, rather than specialization, is beneficial to the optimal

development of students. High school coaches are expected to be knowledgeable of and in total

compliance with SDHSAA out-of-season rules and regulations that are published in the

SDHSAA Handbook. The availability of facilities for out-of-season opportunities, however, will

be contingent upon schedules for in-season athletic programs, fine arts performances, intramural

athletics and BPRD recreational programs. Coaches should not be involved with out-of-season

73

opportunities that conflict with student participation in programs that are in their regular season.

The District provides out-of-season conditioning coaches to develop individualized programs of

personal fitness (i.e. muscular strength or endurance, joint flexibility, body composition, etc.),

and provide general supervision for the weight training room. This opportunity is available to all

BHS students, after school, on a daily basis. The BPRD also provides a conditioning program at

BHS during the summer. For risk management and liability reasons, the following Weight

Room Rules must be adhered to by all students or the privilege of participation will be rescinded.

1. Students, who are not affiliated with an athletic team, must submit a Consent for Medical

Treatment/HIPPA form in order to use the weight training facilities.

2. The weight training room will remain locked unless closely supervised by either school

district coaching staff or BPRD personnel.

3. Staff must remain in the weight room and provide general and specific supervision as

indicated at all times. If the supervisor leaves the room, it must be vacated and locked.

4. Participants are encouraged to warm-up and stretch prior to lifting.

5. Students should receive instruction on proper lifting techniques and safety precautions by

staff members.

6. Certain lifts with free weights require the assistance of a “spotter”.

7. Plates, bars, and dumb bells are to be returned to the racks after use.

8. Students that do not conform to behavioral and safety expectations should be corrected

and advised that they may lose the privilege of participation for repetitive misconduct.

9. Students may no use athletic equipment or facilities in the absence of school district or

BPRD supervision.

10. Only BHS students and district staff may use the weight training room and other athletic

facilities during BHS and BPRD student programs.

ATTENDANCE

A student who is absent without permission of the building principal will neither practice or

participate in an event, or travel on that day. Students with an excused absence may participate

in all respects unless the absence is due to illness. Students who have been excused due to

illness must be in attendance for the three periods prior to either a contest or trip. Students who

are absent 20 or more days during a semester will be dropped from all activities unless the

absences were excused for health reasons. Students may not participate in activities during a

period of out-of-school suspension.

CARDS (STUDENT ACTIVITY)

Activity cards admit students to athletic events, music concerts and theatrical productions with a

potential value of approximately $150. Each participant in the program of student activities is

encouraged to purchase an activity card. Students will not be admitted to events without either

an activity card or the price of admission unless they are participants in that event.

Educational funding is a continual problem, and many district patrons believe that student

activities are an unaffordable luxury. It is important that participants (and their parents)

74

demonstrate that they appreciate – the funding of activities that are not mandated – by

purchasing an activity card. At the beginning of each season, advisors should remind

participants of this responsibility.

CELEBRATIONS (STATE CHAMPIONSHIP)

Brookings High School regularly participates in a number of SDHSAA state events. BHS

officially hosts a reception for groups that are either SDHSAA State Champions or Runners-up.

The official celebration will be held at Brookings High School shortly after the event, and will be

open to students and the general public.

EVENTS SET-UP

During the winter season, many activity groups share Jostad Gymnasium for both practices and

events. This facility schedule requires a great deal of communication and cooperation between

the administration and athletic, fine arts, and custodial staff in order to make a quick transition

from practices to events. All parties need to be well organized and adhere to set-up schedules.

Most activities require student assistance with set-up and close-up. Advisors should assign

specific tasks to students and provide general supervision. The set-up for events in the

Mickelson Middle School gymnasium is coordinated by the middle school athletic manager.

BUILDING SECURITY

On school nights, all Brookings High School activities should end by 10:00pm. Weekend

activities may continue until 11:30pm. Departures from this rule require permission from the

principal. School buildings are locked, and custodians are off duty at 11:00pm on weekdays.

Custodians are on duty on weekends only by special arrangements through the principal’s office.

Advisors who need to be in the building either after hours or on weekends, should check out the

necessary exterior and interior keys from the principal’s office.

Advisors who have an extra duty assignment in a different building than their teaching

assignment may need to check out a key(s). In some cases, keys for the extra duty assignment

must be returned at the conclusion of the season.

A responsible student assistant may occasionally need to use an advisor’s keys for a short period

of time. Under no circumstances, however, should activity participants have access to the

advisor’s keys. Lost keys should be immediately reported to the building principal because they

compromise building security. Advisors should safeguard their keys as lost keys often result in a

great deal of expense for re-keying numerous doors.

MASCOT

The official mascot of Brookings High School is “Bobby” the Bobcat. “Bobby” adds to the

atmosphere of school events and is especially popular with children. Interested students become

candidates by completing an application that is available in the activities office. Effective

“Bobbies” are enthusiastic and creative in their interactions with the student body and the public

and role models of good sportsmanship at athletic contests. “Bobby” works cooperatively with

cheerleaders, teams, the band and the student council to enhance assemblies and events.

75

“Bobby” only attends events in Brookings. Because several students are scheduled so “Bobby”

can be in attendance at many events, “Bobby” is available for appearances at the middle school

and the elementary schools as well as certain community events. “Bobby’s” appearances are

scheduled through the activities office.

DEPARTMENT MEETINGS

The Activities Administrator will conduct 3 meetings annually with program heads (Athletic or

Fine Arts Council). Memos will also be used to communicate as necessary. All activity staff

members, however, are encouraged to communicate with the activities office as needed. As

issues emerge, advisors may be informed of a mandatory meeting in the form of written agenda.

All activity advisors should feel free to request either a general or group meeting at any time.

MEDIA RELATIONS

Participants and the public expect and enjoy information on upcoming events and contest results

via the newspaper and radio. The accredited media has the right to timely news about student

activities, and should be treated with courtesy, honesty and respect. Such a relationship is

mutually beneficial to the school and the media. It is a potential violation of federal law,

however, to release to the media the name of a student who is being disciplined, having

eligibility problems or injured. The personal matters of students must be handled very discretely.

If the media asks persistent questions about such matters, “I can’t comment on student matters”

is an appropriate response. Contest results should be reported to the local media and score

reporting service(s) on a same day basis. Copies of media releases should be sent to the

activities office so that inquiries can be answered. If an advisor has difficulty with getting

information reported, it may be helpful to issue a media release on activities department

stationery.

PARTICIPATION

One Sport per Season The participation of an athlete on more than one squad of a sport reduces opportunities for other athletes in that sport and hinders the goal of maximizing participation. Participation on more

than one squad also increases absenteeism from class. Consequently an athlete will be limited to

one squad within a sport program, except in the following cases:

1. Big 4 Track & Field

2. The 6-Quarter rule in basketball.

3. Individual sports where challenges, time trials, injuries, illness, etc., may cause

movement between sub-varsity and varsity teams.

4. Combined teams (Varsity/JV/Soph) with schedules for both teams.

Two Sports per Season Due to regular conflicts with practice time and competitive events, it is very difficult for an athlete to participate in two varsity sports during the same season. In some cases an individual

and a team sport can be compatible if the student is willing to attend most team practices and

events, and practice the individual sport during leisure time. If a student desires to participate in

two varsity sports during the same season, both head coaches must agree to the practice and

76

competition arrangement. As a minimum, the competitive schedules should accommodate

participation in all ESD championships, sub-state and state events in both sports. Two sport

participation is usually more compatible when the athlete is participating on a sub-varsity team in

the team sport and there is a concern about forcing the student to make a premature choice. In

individual sports such an arrangement may require other participants to change their schedules in

order to facilitate challenge matches. Participants (and their parents), whose opportunity to

participate is reduced so another student can participate in two sports, can be expected to be

displeased. The athlete/parent should be advised that consideration will be given to athletes with

a total commitment to one sport. All factors should be considered before a decision is made.

Once the coaches make a decision, both student and parent must agree to abide with the

arrangement in order for the multiple sport agreement to begin and/or continue.

PRACTICE SCHEDULES

Changes During the winter season, athletic facilities are inadequate for the number of sports, squads and participants. Consequently, the Activities Administrator may need to conduct a meeting of head

coaches or arrange a practice schedule so athletic facilities can be shared in an equitable manner.

Whenever practices are either canceled or time/location is changed, the activities office must be

advised in order to handle telephone inquiries in an informed manner, and to reschedule practice

facilities.

Inclement Weather Practice Schedule (Policy: EGCD) If school is cancelled or dismissed early due to inclement weather, there shall be no activity practices, contests, open gym sessions or school events. If school starts late due to inclement

weather, there shall be no morning activity practices, contests, or open gym sessions. Exceptions

may be made at the discretion of the Superintendent for state level competitions (District,

Regional, or State competitions). These exceptions would be allowed for the actual competition

event only. No exceptions may be made for activity practices.

Should school not be in session (i.e. Saturday, Holiday Breaks, Comp Days, weather related

closings, etc.) and the weather is in question, the Superintendent with input from the

Activities Administrator will decide whether or not to hold contests, have practice/open gym,

or hold school events. If weather and/or road conditions should deteriorate during an away

event, the coach, bus driver along with the Activities Administrator will determine if travel is

safe to return home.

ROSTERS

Prior to participation, students in various activities must satisfy all eligibility requirements and

submit completed forms for physical examination, insurance or insurance waiver, risk

acknowledgement and consent for medical treatment, medical history and travel authorization.

Required forms will vary by activity. The morning following the first meeting, advisors of

activity groups that participate in SDHSAA sanctioned events must submit complete rosters to

the activities office. This roster should be updated throughout the season. Rosters enable the

activities office to determine eligibility, report student participation and ensure all required forms

are submitted. Students who owe money to the activities department may not be issued uniforms

77

or compete until they fulfill their financial obligations. Athletes who begin a season late should

receive adequate preparation prior to competition. Complete varsity rosters are to be posted on

the SDHSAA before the deadline date for game program purposes.

STUDENT ASSISTANTS

Various activity groups involve students (i.e. student manager, video crews, sound/lighting technicians, stage crews, statisticians, etc.) in support assignments. Advisors are encouraged to

delegate responsibility to students in order to enhance their development, and reduce the

advisor’s workload. Advisors should clearly identify duties and provide training early in the

activity period so student assistants understand their role in the group. The relationship should

be structured so it is mutually beneficial to both student and group.

SUPERVISION

Each advisor is responsible for the actions of activity participants from the time the practice or

event begins until they leave the building. Consequently advisors should be the first one to enter

the facility and the last one to leave, and participants should never be unsupervised in either the

practice facility or the building. Only participants and other authorized persons should be

permitted in the activity area. Before departing, the advisor should see that equipment is stored,

lights are off and the facility and building is locked. When advisors share a facility, the area

should be left so it is ready for the use of the next program.

VOLUNTEERS

Whenever possible, only qualified staff members will fill extra duty positions. At times lay

coaches and volunteers are used to complete staffs. For the most part, these coaches are useful

for enhancing programs. Volunteers, however, tend to have a narrow focus and not understand

the “big picture”. Advisors that use volunteers are responsible for supervising them as well as

training them in the activity so their actions reflect positively on the school district. All salaried

lay coaches must have a background check and complete payroll information at the school

district offices prior to the beginning their duties. Lay coaches at the high school levels must

have coaching credentials per SDHSAA regulations. Those regulations are the following

Educational Classes offered by the HFHS.

1. Fundamentals (One Time Class)

2. First Aid (Once every 2 years)

3. Concussion (Annually)

78

Policy IIAB

POLICY GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION OF

AMERICA (MPAA) RATED MOVIES IN CLASSROOMS

Brookings High School is operating under the Board of Education Policy IJ, Policy Guidelines

for the Use of Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) Rated Movies in Classrooms.

Although Policy IJ is intended to regulate the use of motion pictures as supplementary materials,

relevant to the academic curriculum, its general philosophy also has implications for the use of

motion pictures as entertainment for activity groups, whether they are related to bus trips or club

meetings, homecoming party, etc.

Policy IF offers guidelines for using MPAA rated movies. This describes the adaptations for

activity use.

1. Preview. Prior to use, teachers will preview and evaluate movies for age appropriate

content. Policy IJ applies to activity group use.

2. Relevance to Curriculum. Not applicable to activity groups.

3. Meaningful Use of Instructional Time. Not applicable.

4. Copyright/License Compliance. Anyone using movies shall comply with Federal

Copyright laws as well as all applicable licensing agreements when showing movies

in the classroom. Policy IJ applies.

5. Rating system. Policy IJ applies.

6. Grade Level Appropriateness. For activity group use, there aer no adaptations for

G, PG or R. For PG-13 motion pictures, however, activity groups do not require

either the approval of the principal or consent of the parents. The coach or director

must “preview and evaluate” the PG-13 motion picture for age appropriateness

with respect to issues such as nudity, language, content, gratuitous violence, etc.,

prior to use. Policy IJ does apply to the use of $-rated motion pictures with activity

groups. The parental consent form can be found on the back of the policy. If you

choose an R-rated video, it will be a challenge to collect a consent form for each

student to allow the showing of the motion picture on a bus. Because it is very

difficult to justify using an R-movie simply for student entertainment,

administrative approval is required. 7. Alternate Learning Experience. Alternative transportation for students without

parental permission is probably neither possible nor acceptable.

If your activity group intends to show motion pictures, either a staff member(s) in your program

must preview each motion picture prior to use within the group or the entire activity staff can

work together.

79

ORGANIZATION

80

ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

Board of Education

Superintendent of School

BHS Principal Activities Administrator MS Principal

Athletic Equipment Out-of-Season Sideline Cheer

Trainer Manager Conditioning Coach

Head Coach

Varsity Assistants MS Athletic Manager

Sophomore Head Eighth Head

Sophomore Asst. Eighth Asst.

Freshman Head Seventh Head

Freshman Asst. Seventh Asst.

Although there is a direct line of authority between the Activities Administrator

and head coaches, and the head coaches and assistant coaches, all coaches

are encouraged to communicate with the activities office as well as the athletic

trainer, equipment manager, and out-of-season conditioning coaches, and

cheerleading coach.

81

NATIONAL INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC

ADMINISTRATORS ASSOCIATION

CODE OF ETHICS

The Interscholastic Athletic Administrator:

1. Strives to develop and maintain a comprehensive athletic program which

seeks the highest development of all participants, and which respects the

individual dignity of every athlete.

2. Considers the well being of the entire student body as fundamental in all

decisions and actions.

3. Supports the principal of due process and protects the civil and human rights

of all individuals. 4. Organizes, directs and promotes an interscholastic athletic program that is in

harmony with, and contributes to the total school program.

5. Cooperates with the staff and school administration in establishing,

implementing and supporting school policies.

6. Acts impartially in the execution of basic policies and the enforcement of the

conference or league, and state high school association rules and regulations. 7. Fulfills professional responsibilities with honesty and integrity, and upholds

the honor of the profession in all relations with students, collegues, coaches,

administrators and the general public. 8. Avoids using the position for personal gain or influence.

9. Seeks to improve the professional status and effectiveness of the

interscholastic athletic administrator through participation in local, state and national in-service programs.

10.Is committed to high standards of ethics, sportsmanship and personal

conduct on the part of the administrator, members of the coaching staff and

the athletes representing their school.

Prepared by the NIAAA Professional Development Committee

82

ACTIVITIES ADMINISTRATOR JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Activities Administrator

Qualifications: 1. Masters Degree in Educational Administration or a related field such as Educational

Leadership, Physical Education (preferably an emphasis in Athletics Administration),

Sports Management, etc.

2. Salient preparation and experience as a teacher, coach and/or director as well as

proficiency in the supervision, management and operations of student activities programs.

3. Demonstrated leadership, interactional and communication skills.

Working Relationships: Reports To: Superintendent of Schools Coordinates With: High School and Middle School Principals

Supervises: Personnel and programs, related to 7-12 interscholastic athletics and 9-12

fine arts activities and student clubs and organizations in the Brookings

School District 5-1.

Contract Length: 218 Days

Basic Function: Facilitate the development of desirable student outcomes as a result of

participation in the programs in the Department of Student Activities.

Specific Functions: The Activities Administrator with support of the Board of Education and

Administration shall:

1. Organize and maintain a program of athletics and other extracurricular activities

consistent with the goals and objectives of education as conceived by the

Superintendent and Board of Education.

2. Prepare for, coordinate, and either manage or delegate the management of events at

Brookings High School and the Mickelson Middle School.

3. Provide appropriate supervision, evaluation, and resources for all sports and non-

sport activities maintaining a balance between the emphasis on athletics and other

school activities as well as providing an equal access of opportunity for girls and

boys.

4. Maintain an annual system of financial accounting for sports and activities,

including projections of gate receipts and proposed expenditures working through

the central office for approval. The accounting process will include a participation

summary detailing the nature and number of activities and the number of students

participating during the year.

5. Conduct a program of external and internal communication and public relations to

encourage recognition, support, participation, involvement, and the esprit de corps

of students, activity staff, faculty, parents and other stakeholders of the school

athletic and activity programs.

83

Specific Responsibilities: The Activities Administrator shall:

1. Inform the Superintendent and Principal(s) of the operations, challenges, and

progress of the Program of Student Activities.

2. Prepare job descriptions, screen, interview, and make recommendations for the

selection of personnel for the sports and non-sport activity programs.

3. In cooperation with the building principal(s) and business manager, insure that

athletic facilities are in proper repair and appropriate for related extracurricular

activities.

4. Arrange for athletic contracts and contest officials. Provide schedules, publicity,

gate workers, bench workers, police security and crowd control as necessary for

event management.

5. Check and report on student eligibility requirements and monitor the preparation of

required athletic/activity reports.

6. Arrange for annual physical examinations of athletes. 7. Coordinate risk management, insurance, activity cards, etc. for activity programs

and participants with program leaders.

8. Coordinate the inventory, storage and care of athletics equipment and supplies with

the equipment manager.

9. Direct and coordinate the scheduling of all activity events within the school

calendar.

10. Adjudicate all conduct violations, associated with student activities in accordance

with Board of Education Policy.

11. Maintain an organizational manual for all coaches/advisors/activities

administrator.

12. Promote a system of regular recognition and publicity of events and programs to the

media.

13. Promote booster clubs/liaison work to coaches and directors.

14. Coordinate the purchase of equipment, uniforms and supplies.

15. Coordinate athletic/activity travel arrangements, including meals and lodging.

16. Interpret and recommend actions to comply with the ESD. Athletic Conference and

SDHSAA rules and the policies of the Board of Education.

17. Be the school district’s voting member at the ESD athletic directors meetings, and

serve as meet manager whenever the District serves as host for a conference or

event.

18. Provide communication with custodians – practice dates, regular contests, meets,

etc. – with respect to the set-up and maintenance of facilities.

19. Supervise the recognition and awards policies, type of awards and ceremonies.

20. Coordinate with the Brookings Parks and Recreation Department for the

scheduling, organization and management of the intramural programs, open gyms,

lessons and sports clinics conducted in school facilities.

21. Serve as liaison for community groups – SDSU Athletics Department, Brookings

Convention and Visitors Bureau, etc.

22. Outside the class schedule, schedule facilities for school practices and contests as

well as use by non-school groups, and report facility use.

84

23. Coordinate activity group travel with the director of transportation.

24. Communicate home events and travel both internally and externally on a weekly basis.

25. Collect and organize event information, and create a school district calendar that

minimizes conflicts for participants and spectators.

26. Manage the BHS Sports Marketing Program.

27. Attend Conference, Region, SDIAAA, SDHSCA and SDHSAA Conferences and

meeting as the official representative on the Brookings School District. Serve as

Tournament Manager for SDHSAA State Events.

28. Coordinates the Advanced Athletics Placement process and committee.

29. Perform all other such duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools.

85

MMS ATHLETIC MANAGER

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Middle School Athletic Manager

Working Relationship: (line authority):

Reports to: Middle School Principal and Director of Student Activities

Consults with: Activities Department Administrative Assistant, Varsity Head Coaches,

Middle School Coaches, Athletic Trainer and Equipment Manager.

Basic Function: To provide support for interscholastic athletic activities and events

involving the Mickelson Middle School under the supervision and

direction of the Principal(s) and the Director of Student Activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate and delegate duties for the preparation for and appropriate supervision

of home athletics events.

2. In cooperation with the building principal and custodial staff, insure that athletics

facilities are properly maintained and organized for the specific activity.

3. Coordinate with the Activities Department and appropriate coaches for the

necessary arrangements (set-up, hosting officials, organizing workers, hosting

opponents, game equipment, etc.) for managing athletic events.

4. In collaboration with the Equipment Manager, supervise the middle school

coaches in the inventory, storage, and care of athletic department equipment and

supplies.

5. Organize and implement a system of recognition for athletics awards.

6. Coordinate and communicate with custodial staff a sports specific plan for hosting

home events (i.e. bleachers, game tables, chairs, equipment set-up, lighting, etc.)

and facilitating the schedule of practice sessions.

7. In collaboration with the Activities Director and Athletic Trainer, supervise the

middle school coaches in the organization and implementation of a risk

management plan that considers:

a. availability of training supplies.

b. procedures for the delivery of first aid services.

c. site specific protocols for accessing emergency medical services.

d. system for reporting and recording athletic injuries.

e. checklists for the inspection, repair and maintenance of athletic facilities.

f. forms – parental permission, consent for medical treatment, insurance, etc.

8. Communicate a thorough knowledge of Athletics Department policies to middle

school coaches and facilitate and implement the procedures of the Brookings

School District in the supervision and management of the middle school athletic

program.

9. Mentor middle school coaches, and provide them with feedback related to the

performance of their duties. (i.e. coaches evaluations)

10. Cooperate with the Brookings Parks and Recreation Department for the

organization and implementation of the middle school open gym and scheduled

open gym programs.

86

11. Advise the Activities Director concerning policies and procedures specific to the

MMS.

12. Understand and implement the proper administrative line of authority,

communicate the philosophy and practices of middle school athletics to parents

and the public in a positive manner and refer student and parental complaints

through appropriate channels.

13. Perform other duties that are consistent with the position, and/or assigned by the

Middle School Principal or Activities Administrator.

87

ATHLETIC TRAINER

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Athletic Trainer

Qualifications:

1. Completion of CAATE accredited Athletic Training Education Program.

2. Successful completion of Board of Certification Exam.

3. Licensed by the State of South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners.

4. Master’s Degree required.

5. One to two years of related experience within athletic training.

Reports to: Activities Administrator

Supervises: Athletic Training Students

Basic Function:

Athletic training is practiced by athletic trainers, health care professionals who collaborate with

physicians to optimize activity and participation of patients and clients. Athletic training

encompasses the prevention, diagnosis, and intervention of emergency, acute, and chronic

medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations, and disabilities.


1. Present in the athletic training room or applicable high school fields from 2:30-6:00pm

during sport seasons and on call for emergencies.

2. Giving basic instructions to athletic staff in the prevention and care of sports related

injuries.

3. Develop and communicate to athletic staff a protocol for blood borne pathogens.

4. Develop and carry out emergency procedures for catastrophic injuries.

5. Assisting and advising the coaching staff regarding injury prevention, conditioning

programs, and the selection, care, and fitting of protective equipment.

6. Collaborating and assisting coaches and medical personnel with assessment, treatment,

and referral recommendations regarding injured athletes.

7. Developing and implementing an athletic training equipment and first aid kit tracking

system to align with inventory.

8. Present at all varsity football games and practices as well as sub-varsity games. 9. Present and provide athletic training care for all home varsity events including volleyball,

cross-country, competitive spirit, basketball, gymnastics, wrestling, and track and field.

10. Determine whether a sports participant is capable of either continuing or returning to

participation in practice and/or contests after injuries or illness.

11. Collaborating with the SDSU Athletic Training Education Program and assistant with

education opportunities for athletic training students.

12. Supervision of and/or treatment of all taping, injuries, and illness conditions.

88

13. Organization, inventory, and requisition of supplies and equipment required for athletic

training. Also, coordinates the Athletic Training budget through the Activities

Administrator.

14. Care and upkeep of the athletic training room 15. Provide proper documentation for injuries and maintain injury records and statistics.

16. Perform all other duties as assigned by the Activities Administrator.

17. The athletic training room and the athletic training care is limited to Brookings High

School Student Athletes participating in SDHSAA and school sponsored activities. Club

sport athletes (i.e. soccer, fastpitch, hockey, swimming, bowling, baseball, etc.) through

recognized by the BSD, are not included to receive athletic training care and will be

referred to the appropriate health care professional.

89

EQUIPMENT MANAGER

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Equipment Manager

Qualifications:

1. prefer certified staff

2. previous experience in athletics

3. knowledge of athletic equipment

Reports To: Activities Administrator

Basic Function: Maintain quality control of athletic equipment, uniforms and supplies.


1. Works with coaches in selecting and ordering athletic department purchases.

Implements the uniform replacement cycle and recycles varsity uniforms and

equipment to sub varsity programs. Consults with the activities director on

preparing specifications for obtaining bids and quotes for the budgetary and

purchasing process.

2. Assists coaches in issuing and collecting athletic equipment. Responsible for

developing a program for the inventory, storage and security of same.

3. Repairs equipment when feasible and/or arranges for its repair.

4. Determines when equipment has served its useful life and must be replaced.

5. Facilitates the reconditioning of athletic equipment by certified personnel.

6. Assists coaches in the proper fitting of protective equipment and uniforms.

7. Trains student managers in the proper use, care and maintenance of equipment.

8. Submits to activities department a final list of uncollected, school uniforms and

equipment with the names of athletes who were issued and responsible for said items.

9. Assists the activities director in preparing athletic facilities for contests and

tournaments (i.e. media, scoring and public address areas; video and coaching

booths; lights and playing area) as well as closing down same.

10. Assists the activities director and coaches in hosting opponents and contest officials.

Assists with supervision during specific contests.

11. Assists the activities director and coaches in organizing equipment for contests

(sideline phones, yard markers, game balls, down markers and chains, vests).

12. Performs other duties as assigned by the activities director.

90

HEAD ATHLETIC COACH

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Head Athletic Coach

Qualifications:

1. Valid South Dakota teaching certificate/coaching endorsement.

2. Employed as a teacher in the Brookings School District.

3. Ability to organize and supervise a total (7-V) sports program.

4. Previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport.

5. A substantial knowledge of the technical aspects and strategies of the sport and a

commitment to examining new theories and methods in the sport.

Reports To:

Activities Administrator, who provides supervision, training, and evaluation in conjunction with

the high school principal.

Supervises:

The head coach will advise, coordinate, train, and support a staff of high school assistant coaches

and middle school coaches in collaboration with the activities director and building principals.

Basic Function:

To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategies and physical training necessary for them

to realize a degree of individual and team success. The student shall also receive instruction that

will lead to the formulation of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social

behavior, self-discipline and self-confidence.

Parameters:

1. The success of athletic programs has a strong influence on the

community’s image of the entire school district. This public exposure requires

considerable responsibility and involves community/parental pressure for winning

performances that must not override the development of good sportsmanship and

citizenship skills.

2. The position includes other unusual aspects such as stress, time commitment, risk

management and due process predicaments.

3. It is the express intent of this job description to give sufficient guidance to successfully

function. In cases not specifically covered, it shall be assumed that a coach will

exercise common sense and good judgment and seek assistance from the activities

director.

91


1. A thorough knowledge of the activity policies of the Board of Education and

Brookings High School as well as the responsibility for their implementation by the

entire staff of the sports program.

2. Knowledge of school district, SDHSAA and ESD Athletic Conference rules and

regulations as well as consistent implementation and interpretation for staff.

3. Understanding of the proper administrative line of authority and referral of all requests

or concerns through proper channels of communication. Attendance at all public, staff

and departmental meetings as required.

Leadership Responsibilities:

4. Establishes the fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques to be taught by staff.

Organizes conferences, clinics, and staff meetings to ensure staff awareness of the total

program.

5. Informs and trains staff and encourages professional growth.

6. Delegates and supervises specific duties and at season end assesses staff effectiveness

and evaluates assistants per cycle.

7. Maintains discipline, resolves grievances and strives to increase morale and

cooperation.

8. Performs other duties as assigned by the Activities Administrator.

Administrative Duties:

9. Assists the activities director with scheduling, transportation arrangements, athletic

awards and event management.

10.Assists in the preparation for sport events and practices and adheres to facility

schedules. Coordinates the program with other athletic and custodial/maintenance

staff.

11.Provides documentation to fulfill state and district requirements concerning physical

examinations, insurance, parental consent and eligibility.

12.Supervises the use, inspection, and maintenance of athletic facilities.

13.Advises the Activities Administrator and recommends policy or procedural changes.

Student Responsibilities:

14.Provides training rules and other unique regulations of the sport to each participant

that is compatible with the Code of Conduct.

15.Gives continual attention to the grades and conduct of student-athletes.

16.During presence at practices, games, and travel, provides supervision, assistance,

guidance, and safeguards for each participant.

17.Ensures compliance with policies and procedures for dealing with athletic injuries and

medical emergencies.

18.Cooperates with the athletic trainer, including reports on athletic injuries.

92

19.Directs and supervises student managers, statisticians and video crew.

20.Determines routine discipline, provides due process when enforcement is

necessary and contacts parents when a student is either a discipline problem,

suspended, removed or becomes ineligible. Reports to and consults with the

Activities Administrator when the Student Conduct - Student Activities policy is

implemented.

21.Assists athletes in their post secondary education plans as requested.

22.Participates in the annual budgetary process by recommending specific equipment and

uniform purchases with consideration for price, quality, durability and safety.

Operates the program within budgetary allocations.

23.Is accountable for all program equipment, including the collection of equipment (or

reimbursement) that is not returned by student-athletes. Cooperates with and assists

the equipment manager in the issue, collection, and inventory of equipment.

24.Monitors admittance to practice facilities, weight room, equipment room, and

coaches’ offices and locker rooms.

25.Permits athletes to be in practice, weight training, athletic training, and equipment

storage facilities only at authorized times and under supervision.

26.Inspects athletic facilities, locker rooms, and equipment for general cleanliness and

maintenance needs before and after use.

27.Secures all doors, lights, windows, and locks before leaving the building when

custodians are off duty.

28.Instills a respect for school equipment and property as well as their care and proper

use.

Public Relations:

29.Organizes parents, players, and coaches for pre-season meetings.

30.Promotes the sport within the school by recruiting athletes that are not in other sport

programs and outside the school through the media, youth programs, and civic

groups.

31.Provides accurate and diplomatic oral and written releases to the media.

32.Maintains good public relations with the media, booster clubs, parents, spectators, and

officials.

33.Provides promotional information to the media concerning schedules, upcoming

contests, special events, and contest results in a timely manner.

93

ASSISTANT COACH (BHS & MMS)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Assistant Coach (high school and middle school)

Qualifications:

1. Valid South Dakota teaching certificate and coaching endorsement or the equivalent

(NFHS Coaches Education Program).

2. Employment as a teacher or teacher aide preferred.

3. Previous coaching experience in assigned sport desired.

4. Knowledge and playing experience in assigned sport preferred.

Reports To: Head Coach in collaboration with the Activities Administrator and Principal.

Supervises: Student-athletes and team/squad as assigned other assistants coaches and student

managers as applicable.

Basic Function:

To carry out the philosophy, objectives, scope, and sequence of the sport program as outlined

by the head coach. To instruct athletes in individual and team fundamentals, strategies, and

physical training necessary for them to achieve a degree of individual and team success. To

teach and implement basic offensive and defensive systems, specific plays, and fundamental

drills as directed by the head coach.


1. Knowledge and implementation of school and department policies.

2. Knowledge of and compliance with pertinent SDHSAA and ESD regulations.

3. Understanding of administrative line of authority and channels of communication as

well as the referral of all student and parental concerns through proper channels.

Adherence to public, staff, and departmental meeting requirements.

4. Maintains discipline and works to increase morale and cooperation in the program.

Administrative Duties:

5. Assists in travel arrangements, budgeting, and event management.

6. Assists in preparation for practice, contests, special events, and adheres to facility and

practice schedules. Cooperates with custodial and athletic support staff.

7. Provides documentation to Activities Administrator for fulfilling SDHSAA and school

district requirements concerning physical examinations, insurance, parental consent,

and student eligibility.

8. Supervises the use, inspection, and maintenance of athletic facilities.

9. Provides training rules consistent with the Student Conduct – Student Activity policy.

94

10.By attendance at practices, games, and travel provides supervision, assistance,

guidance and safeguards for each participant. Ensures that a coach is always present

until the last student-athlete has left the premises.

11.Directs student managers and statisticians. 12.Determines, implements, and communicates routine discipline to participants and

parents.

Equipment and Facilities:

13.Accountable to the head coach for issuing, collecting, and storing all equipment as

well as annual inventory records and reporting.

14.Recommends equipment, uniforms, and supplies to the head coach as needed.

15.Permits athletes in athletic facilities only as authorized and supervised.

16.Checks athletic facilities, locker rooms, and equipment before and after use for

cleanliness and maintenance needs.

17.Secures all facilities and equipment before leaving the building.

18.Instills in each player a respect for school property its care and use.

Program Responsibility:

19.Assists the head coach as assigned.

20.Submits media releases, contest results and school announcements in a timely fashion.

21.Teaches current sport rules, fundamentals and systems per direction of the head coach.

22.Maintains records and statistics as needed to adhere to athletic awards policy.

23.Works within the philosophical and organizational framework of the head coach.

24.Attends staff meetings and fulfills scouting duties as requested by the head coach.

25.Arrives on time for meeting, practice, and contest preparations, and is available after

practice for the supervision of players and staff planning.

26.Assists in the organization and implementation of in-season and out-of-season

conditioning and weight training programs and sports camps.

27.Supports the head coach and refrains from criticism of other coaches or staff member

in the presence of players or parents.

28.Improves knowledge and skills by attending district and area coaching clinics and

utilizing resources provided by the head coach.

29.When possible attends contests of other squads in the assigned sport program.

30.Performs other duties that are consistent with the extra duty assignment and/or

requested by the head coach or Activities Administrator.

95

RISK MANAGEMENT

Athletic injuries are inherent to sports participation and athletic personnel who operate in an

unprecedented environment of legal exposure. Sport risk can never be eliminated, but it must be

minimized. Risk management requires ongoing and proactive planning, supervision, and

management activities, designed to reduce, minimize or transfer hazards and risks. All coaches

assume the expectation of parents and the legal system for implementing the most current and

innovative, “best practices” in risk prevention and reduction as specified by 14 legal duties. Risk

management is a responsibility that is shared by the entire athletics department. The 14 legal

duties and standards of care also have implications for advisors in other student activities.

Sports risk has two components. The primary concern is any injury or illness that negatively

impacts the health of an athlete or the quality of the athletic experience. Secondarily is risk of

legal liability to the school district and/or coach whose consequences may be legal, financial,

social, emotional, and professional.

Most athletic personnel are well aware of the risks associated with sports and are concerned

about their personal exposure to liability. Unfortunately, some coaches regard risk management

as a nuisance responsibility that reduces time for other coaching duties. It is important to note

that “keeping the child from harm’s way” must be placed above all other considerations.

Sport liability is usually based upon negligence that can be defined as “a failure to exercise

reasonable care, under all the circumstances, in some specific aspect of an interscholastic

athletics program which acts as both the actual cause and the proximate cause of an injury.”

Coaches are held to a higher, legal standard than ordinary care when supervising athletes because

they are considered to be trained professionals who possess higher knowledge and skill that

enables them to foresee the potential for preventable injury. The expectation of “prudent

professionalism” in athletics has evolved from four factors.

Sports injury statistics – approximately 67% of school injuries occur in sports programs

and about 67% of those injuries occur during practice.

Educational sports – certified teachers and administrators are the norm in educational

institutions and the same level of professional conduct is now expected of coaches.

Child advocacy – schools exist to enhance the growth of children in all domains.

“In Loco Parentis” – the legal principle of school personnel as “parents away from home”

has become a standard that mandates that all educators must do everything possible, at all

times, to safeguard the health and safety of children under their supervision.

Negligence in sports is usually linked to the failure to fulfill a specific, legal duty. “Negligence

by omission” is the failure to act as a “reasonably, prudent person.” “Committing a hazardous

act” is also negligence. “Gross negligence”, intentional harm, criminal acts or reckless

disregard for human safety -- is an uncommon, but much more serious charge.

Risk management in sports begins with a thorough understanding of the 14 legal duties that, the

courts have determined, are “owed to student-athletes” as well as a paradigm shift from outdated

“standards of practice” to more current “standards of care” that will safeguard student-athletes.

96

LEGAL DUTIES OWED TO STUDENT-ATHLETES

1. The duty of proper planning. This fundamental duty requires comprehensive thought

and organization throughout the athletic department. Written plans should precede and

direct practices, and kept, reviewed and updated as needed. Negligence can be alleged

for injury loss related to either the absence of planning, poor planning or failure to adhere

to an established plan. Proper planning calls for printed materials ( i.e. handbooks,

practice plans, forms and checklists) and established procedures.

2. The duty of qualified supervision. Omission or incompetence are the major sources of

breach of this duty. Typical omissions are leaving students unsupervised in facilities and

the failure to control inappropriate behaviors that result injury. Reasonable care in both

the general supervision of all areas and activities which are even peripherally related and

the specific supervision of the participants is the standard. Supervision is a very broad

and inclusive duty and probably the most important to the courts. The coach must be

physically present, properly instruct, direct activities, prevent foreseeable injuries,

properly respond to injuries, secure facilities, control reckless behavior, and supervise

assistant coaches. The effect of age dictates closer supervision for younger athletes.

3. The duty to assess conditioning and readiness to participate. This duty involves the

use of reasonable care in determining whether or not an athlete is prepared to perform a

specific skill or activity with respect to his/her health, maturation, coordination and

physical conditioning, etc. It is mandatory that athletes participating on a high school

team have a current SDHSAA physical examination prior to either practice or

competition. Once an athlete has received medical attention, clearance must be received

before returning to practice and competition. It is also essential that athletic trainers be

allowed to perform their professional responsibilities without interference from coaches

or parents. Coaches should be careful not to exceed the scope of their training by

encouraging players to play with injuries or resume activity prematurely. Medical

histories and injury records need to be maintained and medical restrictions to

participation must be followed. Coaches are also expected to be knowledgeable in

conditioning techniques so workouts progressively increase in frequency, intensity and

time. Practice plans should document attention to the maturity and readiness of the

athlete’s preseason conditioning program and climatic conditions such as temperature and

humidity.

4. The duty to provide a safe playing environment involves attention to athletic facilities –

gymnasiums, fields, courts, weight rooms, and equipment. Issues include the proper use

of facilities and equipment, inspection checklists, maintenance schedules and inclement

weather protocols. Once again, coaches are expected to identify foreseeable causes of

injury due to unsafe facilities, defective equipment and hazardous environments.

Providing a safe environment often requires the cooperative efforts of custodians,

buildings and grounds personnel, maintenance staff, parks departments, coaches and

administrators. The courts expect a reasonable effort to identify and correct unsafe

97

5. The duty to provide protective athletic gear and equipment such as helmets, masks,

shoulder pads, mouthpieces and footwear, include mandating their use as a condition of

participation. Gear should be appropriate for the age of the participant and the level of

competition. NOCSAE and ASGMA standards should be followed when purchasing new

equipment. Equipment should be properly issued and fitted by trained coaches and

equipment managers. Coaches should require and monitor the proper use and inspect the

condition of protective equipment, and ensure that equipment is not altered, resulting in a

potential lapse in product liability insurance. AEMA certified personnel should be

contracted to inspect and recondition protective equipment during the off season.

Because a school district’s liability insurance, typically covers only school sponsored

programs and staff members, it is not acceptable to loan equipment (e.g. helmets, poles,

etc.) to either athletes or other schools. If a catastrophic injury occurs, the involved piece

of equipment should be confiscated and secured for potential litigation.

6. The duty of proper instruction. Failure to properly instruct has been referred to as

“educational malpractice.” Appropriate instruction in techniques, sport specific skills,

contest rules and safety precautions must be provided prior to participation in

athletic competitions. Coaches should warn against and discipline unsafe techniques and

prohibited practices. Practice plans should document a logical sequence of experiences

that result in a progression of player knowledge and skill. Coaches should be certified,

qualified, and motivated to continue their professional development.

7. The duty to properly match and equate participants minimizes the potential for injury.

Although it is often impossible to control mismatches during competition, reasonable

efforts must be made to equate participants during practice situations and when the risk of

injury is particularly great (e.g. football drills and wrestling). Competitions that match

different squads (e.g. JV vs Frosh) in certain sports are not advisable. Scrimmages

between various levels should be strictly controlled so they are learning experiences (i.e.

coaches on the field to officiate, instruct, align, call plays, monitor mismatches, ensure

rest and water breaks, etc.). To emphasize learning, rather than competition, it is

advisable not to keep score. The matching or pairing of athletes should consider size,

age, strength, speed, skill, experience and incapacitating conditions.

8. The duty to properly condition athletes. Practice plans should document a progression

of circular-respiratory and muscular-skeletal fitness with attention to proper warm-up and

cool down periods. When planning conditioning activities, consideration should be given

to the readiness and maturation of the athletes as well as climatic conditions. Plans should

also document a sequential progression toward more challenging practices that prepare for

competition. The courts have not been sympathetic to coaches that cause injury by

coercing or embarrassing athletes in order to motivate them to work harder during

conditioning workouts.

98

9. The duty to provide adequate warning. Never assume that athletes and their parents

understand the risks of sports participation. There is a duty to give detailed warnings

about the risks involved in a specific sport activity. Failure to warn is one of the most

prevalent allegations in sports injury litigation. Athletes (and parents) assume only those

risks which are inherent and which they fully understand and appreciate. Parents and

players must be informed of inherent risks, unsafe practices, and the potential for injury,

disability and even death at preseason meetings. Informed consent and acknowledgment

of risk forms must be signed by players and parents and should be reinforced with video

presentations, warning posters, and verbal warnings during practice, proper instruction

and consistent disciplinary measures for unsafe techniques and prohibited practices. It is

advisable to “paper the trail” with practice plans that document that warnings and

instructions were provided. The use of liability waivers for youth sports participation has

limited value because neither minors nor their parents can legally waive their rights.

10. The duty to ensure insurance coverage for injury for athletes. Athletic personnel

should verify that either family or student insurance provides a basic level of health and

medical insurance coverage prior to participation. Schools are also encouraged to take

advantage of the catastrophic insurance that is offered by state athletic associations.

Coaches that conduct sports camps during the out-of-season period should either

purchase liability insurance or affiliate the camp with an insured organization such as a

city recreation department

11. The duty to provide emergency care implies that coaches administer approved,

prioritized, standard first aid procedures in response to a range of traumatic injuries and

medical conditions. The courts expect reasonable care in immediate medical assistance

until qualified, medical personnel arrive. This duty strongly suggests certification and

renewal for first aid and CPR. Whenever a team travels, the coach should have consent

for medical treatment forms for each athlete to ensure care.

12. The duty to activate the emergency response plan that is established for specific sites

and situations. Each site should have a plan for who will: get the first aid kit, administer

emergency care, call 911 to activate emergency medical services, give accurate directions

to the site and entrance, meet the ambulance, supervise other participants, etc.

13. The duty to provide safe transportation. Schools have the duty to exercise reasonable

care in the selection and supervision of transportation to and from athletic practices and

contests. Athletes should never be allowed to drive or ride with other students on trips.

In extenuating situations, students may be allowed to ride with their parents or adult

relatives if the appropriate form is submitted and visual contact is made with the adult.

Coaches and supervisors also have the responsibility for controlling student behavior

during transportation.

14. The duty to select and train coaches. The duty of “responding superior” is a duty of the

athletic director, principal and head coach. It involves expectations for the screening,

interviewing, selecting, training, supervising, and evaluating of coaches based upon their

specific qualifications, professional credentials, job descriptions and codes of ethics.

99

BROOKINGS HIGH SCHOOL Home of the Bobcats Return To:

Department of Student Activities

Effectiveness & Improvement Instrument

Name Year Assignment

How can the AD enhance your program? RATING SCALE

SKILL & KNOWLEDGE

No

t Rate

d

Un

satisfactory

Ne

eds Im

pro

vemen

t

Satisfactory

Go

od

Excellen

t

1. Sport theory, systems, and strategies.

2. Fundamental skills and techniques.

3. Contest preparation.

4. Competitive performances (relative to talent).

5. Contest rules.

6. Physical conditioning.

7. Compliance with SDHSAA & District regulations.

8. Risk Management procedures.

9. Adherence to District mission & beliefs.

10. Professional advancement.

11.

Develops positive student outcomes (i.e. self discipline cooperation, responsibility, etc.)

MANAGEMENT SKILLS

1.

Practice organization (staff, time, equipment).

2.

Coaches/players manuals.

3.

Reports, records, and forms.

4.

Equipment management.

5.

Keeps AD informed.

6.

Locker room and weight room supervision.

7.

Travel arrangements

100

Is your current assignment(s) consistent with your professional goals (please elaborate)? RATING SCALE

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

No

t Rated

Un

satisfactory

Ne

ed

s Imp

rovem

ent

Satisfactory

Go

od

Excellent

1. Supervision of assistants (philosophy, systems).

2. Rapport with coaching staff.

3. Public and media relations.

4. Cooperation with Athletic Trainer, Equipment Manager, Custodial Staff, and other programs.

5. Consistent, equitable discipline.

6. Treats participants with dignity and respect.

7. Motivates participants to develop talents.

8. Communicates expectations to participants.

9. Encourages academic achievement.

10. Recruitment of prospective participants.

11. Enthusiastic, positive approach.

12. Commitment to program excellence.

13. Role model of competitive conduct.

14. Assists in administration of events.

Program Strengths

Targeted Weaknesses (and strategies for improvement) ______________________________ ____________

Signature of Director Date Signature of Coach

101

ORGANIZATION

(STUDENT ACTIVITIES HANDBOOK)

102

Brookings High School Home of the Bobcats

530 Elm Avenue Tele 605-696-4111

Brookings, SD 57006 Fax 605-696-4128

Participants and Parents:

The primary purpose of education is to develop successful adults. While academic pursuits are essential in

providing a necessary foundation, a variety of learning experiences enhance the probability of adult success.

In fact, research indicates that successful participation in student activities may be the only valid predictor

of adult success in career and community.

The positive relationship between activity participation and adult success may be related to several factors:

1. Activity participants are, generally, highly motivated due to special interests and talents.

2. Activities are characterized by close relationships between participants and their advisors, coaches,

and directors.

3. Student activities are probably “laboratories for success” because they offer relevant and authentic

learning experiences.

4. Activity participation is positively correlated with developmental goals such as higher self-esteem,

improved academic ability and grades in boys, increased social and political activism, lower

delinquency rates, higher educational aspirations, and increased feelings of control.

5. Activities are fun!

Brookings High School attempts to satisfy the needs of all students by offering a balanced program of student

activities:

1. Student Council

2. Interscholastic, Club and Intramural Sports

3. Instrumental, Vocal, and Strings Music

4. Speech Activities

5. Theater

6. Student Publications

7. Cheerleading

8. Numerous academic and interest clubs and organizations

We strongly encourage every student to become fully involved at Brookings High School by participating in

the program of student activities.

Sincerely,

Randy Soma

Activities Administrator

Randy Soma

Activities Administrator

[email protected]


103

SOUTH DAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION

YOU ARE NOT ELIGIBLE IF:

1. You have reached your 20th

birthday.

2. You have attended more than 4 first semesters and 4 second semesters of school in

grades 9 through 12. Once a student enrolls in ninth grade, all eight semesters must

be consecutive unless withdrawal from school is necessary due to illness or injury.

3. You did not pass 20 hours of high school work (equivalent of 4 full time subjects)

per week for the preceding semester.

4. You are not enrolled in and attending a minimum of 20 hours of high school work

per week during the current semester.

5. You have graduated from a regular four-year high school or institution of

equivalent rank.

6. You have not enrolled by the 16th

school day of the current semester

7. You have been absent from school for more than 10 consecutive school days

(illness of the student or a death in the immediate family excepted).

8. You have transferred from one high school to another without a corresponding

change in residence of your parents (exception pursuant to “open enrollment”).

9. You do not have a copy of your transcript on file in the principal’s office prior to

competition.

10. You do not have on file in the principal’s office a signed SDHSAA physical

examination and parent’s permit form for interscholastic athletics.

11. You have ever participated in an athletic contest under an assumed name.

12. You have never participated in athletics in any institution of learning of higher rank

than a standard secondary school.

13. You have violated your amateur standing.

14. During a high school sport season, you compete on an unattached basis as an

individual or as a member of a non-school team in the same sport.

CONSULT YOUR COACH OR PRINCIPAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

104

CORE VALUES – ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT

Citizenship

Achievement

Teamwork

Service

OBJECTIVES

The program of student activities will assist each participant in:

● Learning the wise use of leisure time

● The constructive use of their unique talents and skills

● Developing new recreational and vocational interests and skills.

● Developing positive habits that will contribute to a healthy lifestyle.

● Developing leadership and collaborative skills.

● Developing a work ethic.

● Developing a more positive attitude and increased motivation for

education.

● Increasing their understanding and participation in the democratic

process.

● Improving their communication skills.

● Developing a repertoire of skills – problem solving, decision making,

goal setting, time management, etc. – which are marketable.

● Achieving successes that result in increased self-esteem.

105

Policy JJC

STUDENT ACTIVITY CODE OF CONDUCT

General Statement of Philosophy

The Brookings School District (BSD) encourages students to participate in activities due to

the benefits of such participation. The BSD also recognizes the need to establish a code of

conduct for activity participants that reinforces behaviors that reflect positively on the

individual, school, and community.

1. Student participation in student activities is a privilege, rather than a right, and

2. Students who voluntarily exercise the privilege of participating in student activities

shall, consequently, be expected to exemplify high standards of behavior, and

3. The program of student activities should address the need for good order and a

concern for student health and safety.

Definitions

1. “Extracurricular activity” shall apply to all performing or competitive activities

as follows: all interscholastic sports sponsored by or club sports recognized by

the BSD as well as Drama, Student Council, Band, Bobcat, Choir, Debate, Oral

Interp, Orchestra, Cheerleading, Dance Team, Improvisational Theater, FFA,

FCCLA and any other performing or competitive sports or activities that are

either sponsored or recognized by the BSD in the future.

2. “Activity advisor” shall apply to any employee of the BSD who is assigned the

responsibility for coaching, directing, or advising an activity.

3. “Public appearance” shall include, but not be restricted to, recognized schedule

of performance, competitive events, and trips.

4. “Year-round” shall mean 24-hours a day, 365 days a year.

a. Conduct violations for seventh and eighth grade students shall

commence on the first day of each school year.

b. Conduct violations for high school students shall commence on the first

day of the freshman year or the first day of an activity if a freshman

becomes a member of an activity that starts before the first day of the

freshman year of school

5. “Suspension” begins with the date of adjudication (as determined) by school

officials. Students participating in extracurricular activities will be adjudicated

and begin a suspension when a conduct violation becomes evident. Students

not involved in an extracurricular activity when a conduct violation becomes

106

evident, will be adjudicated when they become a member of an extracurricular

activity.

6. “Crime” shall mean a violation of any city, state, or federal law, excluding

Class II misdemeanors and all motor vehicle offenses not classified as felonies.

7. “Evidence” of a violation may be the result of:

a. Information received from law enforcement or court services personnel

which provides reasonable cause to believe that an infraction has occurred;

b. A student found guilty, pled guilty, or enters a no contest plea in either

juvenile court or adult criminal court;

c. A self-reported violation by either the parent or student; or

d. An observed, violation reported by a staff member.

General Policy Statements

1. The Code of Conduct is in force, year-round, for all students in grades 7-12,

participating in extracurricular activities under the auspices of the BSD.

2. The possession, use, distribution, ingesting, inhaling or otherwise taking into

the body of tobacco, alcohol, anabolic steroids, controlled drugs or substances

or marijuana is a violation of the Code of Conduct.

3. The BSD will utilize and comply with all South Dakota Codified Laws in the

implementation of this policy.

4. All other crimes as defined in this policy are a violation of the Code of Conduct.

5. Student leaving eighth (8th

) grade will have their previous violations expunged.

6. Conduct violations are cumulative from grades nine (9) through (12). All

violations will, however, be expunged after eighteen (18) months without

further violations.

7. A student must successfully complete an activity season in order to satisfy a

suspension.

8. The principal, or the principal’s designee, shall be responsible for the fair and

equitable administration of the Code of Conduct.

9. Students in violation of the Code of Conduct are subject to the following

consequences.

107

Consequences

3. SDCL 13-32-9 Violation

D. First offense: if a student is adjudicated, convicted, the subject of an informal


imposition of sentence or suspended adjudication of delinquency, for

possession, use, or distribution of controlled drugs or substances or marijuana,

or for ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise taking into the body any substance as

prohibited by statute, the student shall be suspended one year which shall be

reduced to thirty calendar days if the student participates in an assessment with

a certified licensed addiction counselor. If a suspension for a first offense is

reduced to 30 calendar days, the student is also ineligible for a minimum of two

South Dakota High School Activities Association sanctioned events upon

completion of the reduced suspension period. Students who are ineligible to

participate in activity events, competitions, and performances shall be allowed

to participate in practices.

E. Second offense: If a student is adjudicated, convicted, the subject of an

informal adjustment or court-approved diversion program, or the subject of a

suspended imposition of sentence or suspended adjudication of delinquency, for

possession, use, or distribution of controlled drugs or substances or marijuana,

or for ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise taking into the body any substance as

prohibited by statute, the student shall be suspended one year. The one year

suspension for a second offense shall be reduced to 60 calendar days if the

student completes an accredited intensive prevention or treatment program. If

the suspension for a second offense is reduced, the student is also ineligible for

a minimum of six South Dakota High School Activities Association sanctioned

events upon completion of the reduced suspension period. Students who are

ineligible to participate in activity events, competitions, and performances shall

be allowed to participate in practices.

In order for events to count toward the minimum number of events for which

the student is ineligible following a reduction in the suspension for a first or

second offense, the student must participate in the entire activity season. Failure

of a student to complete the entire activity season results in the student being

ineligible for one year from the date of adjudication, conviction, the subject of

an internal adjustment or court approved diversion program, or subject of a

suspended imposition of sentence or suspended adjudication of delinquency. A

suspension that is not completed by the student during one activity season

carries over to the next activity season in which the student participates.

F. Third offense: Upon a third or subsequent adjudication, conviction, diversion,

or suspended imposition of sentence for possession, use, or distribution of

controlled drugs or substances or marijuana, or for ingesting, inhaling, or

otherwise taking into the body any substances as prohibited by statute, by a

court of competent jurisdiction, the student is ineligible to participate in any

extracurricular activity.

108

4. Non-SDCL 13-32-9 Violations and Crimes

E. First Violation – suspension from participation in all public appearances in all

extracurricular activities until four (4) points are served

F. Second Violation – suspension from participation in all public appearances in

all extracurricular activities until twelve (12) points are served.

G. Subsequent Violations – suspension from participation in all public appearances

in all extracurricular activities until thirty-six (36) points are served.

H. Suspension Reduction (Second and Subsequent Violations) – consequences

may be reduced by fifty percent (50%) if the student agrees to enroll in, and

successfully completes, a rehabilitation program, approved by school officials.

If the student fails to successfully complete the program requirements, the

consequences will be reinstated.

Category Extracurricular Activity Points

IX. Bobcat, Drama, Student Council, FFA, FCLA 5

X. Choir, Orchestra, Performance Cheer & Dance 4

XI. Football, Cross Country, Competitive Cheer & Dance, 3

Oral Interp and Improv

XII. Golf, Tennis, Wrestling, Gymnastics, Soccer, Track & Field, 2

Debate

XIII. Volleyball, Basketball, Band 1

XIV. Sideline Cheer (See specific

report)

XV. Recognized Club Sports and Activities (Determined by School

Officials)

109

Evaluation and Treatment (First Violation – Alcohol)

A student in violation of the possession, use or distribution of alcoholic beverages will be

referred to the East Central Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Center of Brookings,

or other similar agency as approved by school officials. The total cost of such referral will

be borne by the student. Arrangements shall be made for information, gathered during the

evaluation process, to be forwarded to the building principal along with agency

recommendations for further treatment. Compliance with treatment recommendations is

mandatory. Students who fail to complete the scheduled evaluation or treatment will not be

allowed to participate in any public appearances of any student activity.

Grievance Procedure

A student penalized for violating the Code of Conduct may file form “JII-E” with the

building principal, indicating the following. That:

4. A rule is unfair;

5. A rule in practice discriminates against or between students based on gender, age,

race, color, religion, national origin, or handicap;

6. School personnel used an unfair procedure in assessing a form of punishment

against a student.

110

Adopted May 11, 1987 (511 P9); Revised June 13, 1994; Revised August 11, 1997; Revised June 12, 2000; Revised January 8, 2007

ATTENDANCE POLICY High School

Attendance: All students will be allowed 10 absences per semester (Absences will not be classified as excused or unexcused).

After 7 absences in one or more classes per semester, school personnel will send a letter or Messenger e-mail to parent or guardian. After 10 absences in one or more classes per semester, students are considered excessively absent and a letter will be sent to parent/guardian. Henceforth, the student will only be excused in the case of serious illness (doctor’s verification necessary within 2 days of absence) or other extreme necessity. If the student is failing the class, he/she may be removed from that class (replaced with study hall) and will no longer receive credit. Brookings High School sponsored and recognized programs will be classified as exempt absences. (Exempt absences: Absences will not count toward the ten absences per semester.) Students 18 years old or older who have excessive absence may be dropped from all classes; they may be considered for re-enrollment the following semester. Student/parent may appeal the decision of the school administration to drop the student from class (es).

Grouping absences

If a student has an extended illness (verified with a doctor’s note that explains non-attendance) those days may be “grouped.” (determined by an administrator)

111

Grouping will take place only if a student exceeds the 10 day limit for excessive absence and will return a student’s attendance back to ten days absent.

Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors must be in attendance all seven periods and enroll in at least six class periods (plus study hall) unless a partial schedule is approved by administration due to extenuating circumstances. Seniors must enroll in at least six classes during the school day unless they have been approved as a part time student (school district policy JF) or a partial schedule has been approved by administration due to extenuating circumstances. Concurrent classes at SDSU are considered part of this six period day. Absences will not be classified as excused or unexcused. Parents need to clear absence; however, do not need to indicate reason for student’s absence. Students have 2 days to clear absences. If absence is not cleared by parent/guardian the absence will be considered truant and the discipline policy will apply.

Due to SDCL 13-27-1 (Compulsory School Attendance), caregivers are required by law to send their child (ren) (six years – eighteen years old) to school on a regular basis. After 10 absences, the Brookings School District will submit a truancy report to law enforcement indicating missed classes/days of school. Law enforcement will submit all truancy requests to the Deputy State’s Attorney’s office.

112

ATHLETIC AWARDS

Basketball, competitive spirit, cross country, football, golf, gymnastics, soccer, tennis,

track & field, volleyball, and wrestling are the interscholastic sports which are sponsored

by Brookings High School. Basketball, football, track and field, volleyball, and wrestling

are sponsored at the Mickelson Middle School. Baseball, bowling, Fastpitch, soccer, and

swimming are recognized as club sports at Brookings High School.

Athletes must complete a season in “good standing” in order to either be eligible for any

award or to earn credit for special awards. If either hardship case or extenuating

circumstances exist, that may warrant special consideration of whether or not an athlete

should or should not receive an award, the head coach and/or staff will make a

recommendation to the activities director for a final decision.

Brookings High School holds an Annual Athletics Awards banquet that recognizes special

achievements in and contributions to Bobcat Varsity Interscholastic Athletics and Club

Sports.

Major Award – Varsity Letter

Each athlete will receive a varsity letter and a Sports Pin when they, first, meet the

athletic department competition requirements through varsity competition in any sport.

Boys are awarded a black letter, and girls earn a red letter. Each time the participant

letters they will receive a Gold Bar in Addition to the Sport of Activity pin they receive

during their first letter in that sport or activity.

4. Basketball, Football and Soccer: Must play in one half of the total

quarters of the regular season scheduled.

2. Golf, Gymnastics, Tennis and Wrestling: Must compete in one half of the

regular season schedule or qualify by placing in an ESD, Regional or State

Tournament.

3. Cross Country: Must compete in one half of the regular season schedule and

qualify by either placing at an invitational meet, the ESD meet or the State meet.

4. Track and Field: Must compete in one half of the regular season schedule and

qualify by either earning a total of twelve (12) points during the season,

qualifying for

the State meet in accordance with SDHSAA standards or placing in either the

ESD

meet or the Howard Wood Dakota Relays.

5. Volleyball: Must play in one half of the total games of the regular season

schedule. 6. Managers: Must complete two seasons in the same sport.

7. Team: When a team wins either ESD or State Championship, the entire varsity

squad may earn letters with the coach’s recommendation.

8. Seniors: Who have completed both their junior and senior seasons in the same

sport, but who have not attained the competition requirements, will qualify for a

varsity letter when recommended by the coaching staff.

113

9. Cheerleaders: As recommended by the cheerleading advisor.

10. Recognized Club Sports: Criteria as approved by the Activities Administrator

11. Scholars Athlete: Each varsity athlete, who earns a grade point average of 3.5

during the quarter of participation, will be recognized with a Varsity Scholar

Athlete Certificate.

12. Varsity: At the conclusion of each athletic season, teams select a Most Valuable,

Most Inspirational, and Most Improved athlete. These student-athletes are

recognized with an individual plaque at the annual awards banquet as well as on a

school plaque in the athletic department trophy case.

13. Outstanding Senior Athlete: As an incentive for multi-sport participation, this

special award can be earned by any senior athlete, who participates in an

interscholastic sport during each session in their junior year and letters during three

seasons in their senior year.

White Letter – Coaches’ Award

The white letter award was initiated by the Bobcat Head Coaches, as a special incentive to

participate in multiple, interscholastic sports. It acknowledges outstanding interscholastic athletic

as well as club sport and activity participation. Recipients must earn 30 points – during three

consecutive years – and must continue to participate in the sports in which they have earned a

major award (or in another sport during those seasons). Note: each recipient must earn a minimum

of three varsity letters (15 points) in interscholastic sports in order to qualify for the white letter.

This special coaches’ award remains the property of the athletic department until graduation, and

may be revoked either due to a lapse in participation or student misconduct. The white letter is

awarded at the Annual Athletic Awards banquet and pictures of white letter recipients are displayed

above the athletic department trophy cases. White letter recipients who continue to participate, in

all sports – in which points have been earned during their senior year, will be awarded a white letter

plaque at the annual awards banquet.

MICKELSON MIDDLE SCHOOL

Certificates Each athlete who completes a season in “good standing” will receive a certificate with the

participation record for that school.

Bobcat Award Athletes that earn a total of 25 points as a result of athletic as well as non-athletic participation

will be awarded the Certificate. In order to qualify for a Bobcat award, the athlete must

earn

50% (6) of the competition points (12).

114

PARENT/COACH COMMUNICATION

Parenting and coaching are both extremely difficult vocations. Mutual understanding and

respect contributes to the acceptance of the actions of both parties for the greater benefit of

the student. As parents, you need to understand the expectations of specific programs.

You can expect your child’s coach to communicate: 1. Philosophy

2. Expectations of your child as a squad member.

3. The potential for injury and risk management procedures.

4. Student conduct responsibilities and consequences.

As your child becomes involved in student activities, he/she will experience some very

rewarding moments and have the opportunity to learn many of life’s lessons. There may

be times when your child and/or you may be disappointed. Please encourage your child to

communicate questions and concerns to the coach(s). The coach has knowledge of and

experience in the activity, but you know your child. At times a positive dialogue between

parents and coaches may be beneficial. Coaches should expect parents to communicate:

1. Concerns directly to them.

2. Advance notification of conflicting schedules

3. Specific questions, regarding philosophy or expectations.

4. About the emotional and physical treatment of their child.

5. Questions about the child’s performance as well as strategies for improvement.

6. Concerns about the child’s behavior or attitude.

Coaches are professionals who are involved in highly competitive, interscholastic sports.

They are expected to make team decisions, based upon what they believe is best for all

participants. Certain issues must be left to the discretion of the coach. Topics that are not

appropriate to discuss with the coach include:

1. The playing time of team members.

2. Team strategy.

3. Play calling.

4. Other student-athletes.

Hopefully, your child will feel free to communicate with his/her coach. Interaction

between the parent and coach is also encouraged. If a parent desires a conference with a

coach, the following procedure should be used.

1. Whenever possible, call the coach at school in order to arrange an appointment

(each coach has a school voice mail for messages when they are unavailable).

2. Please do not confront a coach either before or after a contest or practice. These

times can be emotional for both parents and coaches. Meetings of this nature do

not promote the resolution of issues.

On occasion, a parent/coach meeting does not provide satisfactory resolution. If that is the

case, the parent is encouraged to schedule an appointment with the Activities

Administrator at 696-4112. If a concern about a coach is expressed, the Activities

Administrator will facilitate communication between the parent and coach for the purpose

of conflict resolution.

115

FUNDAMENTALS OF SPORTSMANSHIP

Reprinted from the SDHSAA Newsletter

One of the missions of co-curricular school activities is to serve as an extension of the

classroom.

There are strong lessons to be learned in athletics, speech and music. One of those lessons

is to set and maintain high standards of sportsmanship, ethics and integrity in our schools

and our society. It is up to each of us to provide the direction under which good

sportsmanship can prosper and have a positive impact on our society.

As we begin the school year, please take a few minutes to emphasize to your students,

coaches, and fans what is expected of them at an athletic event as a competitor or spectator.

After all, such events are an extension of the school day, and we should expect the same

type of respectful behavior exhibited in the athletic arena as we do in the classroom. We

urge you to ask your community to demonstrate self-control and self-discipline and at the

same time, enjoy the games.

Everyone should keep the following fundamentals in mind while attending a high school

event.

► Gain an Understanding and Appreciation for the Rules of the Contest. The

necessity to be well informed is essential. Know the rules. If you are uninformed,

refrain from expressing opinions on the officials, coaches, players or administrative

decisions.

► Exercise Representative Behavior at All Times. Good sportsmanship requires one to

understand personal prejudices that may become a factor in his/her behavior. The true

value of interscholastic competition relies on everyone exhibiting behavior which is

representatives of a sound value system.

► Recognize and Appreciate Skilled Performance Regardless of Affiliation. Applause

for an opponent’s good performance displays generosity and is a courtesy that should be

regularly practiced. This not only represents good sportsmanship, but also reflects a

true awareness of the game by recognizing and acknowledging quality.

► Exhibit Respect for the Officials. The officials of any contest are impartial arbitrators

who are trained and who perform to the best of their ability. Mistakes by those involved

in the contest are part of the game. We should not rationalize our own poor or

unsuccessful performance or behavior by placing responsibility on the officials.

► Display Openly a Respect for Opponents. Opponents are guests and should be treated

cordially, and with thoughtfulness. They should be treated the same as a guest in your

own home.

► Display Pride in Your Actions at Every Opportunity. Never allow your ego to

interfere with good judgment. Regardless of whether you are a student, player, coach or

official, this value is paramount since it suggests that you care about yourself and how

others perceive you.

► Always Practice the Golden Rule. Always treat others the way you would expect

them to treat you.

Remember: Sportsmanship Begins With You!

116

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF PARTICIPANT RESPONSIBILITY

Name____________________________________Graduation Year________________

(Please Print)

Participation in student activities involves a commitment to the group and school to

perform to my capabilities. As a voluntary participant in an activity at Brookings High

School, I agree to:

1. Comply with SDHSAA eligibility requirements.

2. Comply with the Student Conduct – Student Activities Policy.

3. Submit all activity department forms as required

4. Care for activity department equipment and uniforms during the participation

period, and either return them at the conclusion of my participation or reimburse the

Brookings School District at current, replacement costs.

5. Conduct myself as a role model in school activities and in public so I will bring

credit to Brookings High School and my activity group.

6. Abide by Brookings High School attendance requirements.

7. Be present at all meetings, practices and events unless excused prior to the absence.

I understand that family and religious obligations, activity conflicts and academic

responsibilities are valid excuses, but that I may not be excused for social and work

reasons.

8. Participate with motivation, dedication, sportsmanship, and self-discipline.

9. Comply with all Brookings High School, activity department, Board of Education,

ESD Athletic Conference and SDHSAA rules and policies as applicable.

10. Abide by all rules as established by my advisor, coach, or director.

We acknowledge that we have read and understand these Brookings High School Activities

Department policies, and agree to comply with them in all respects.

__________________________________ ____________________________________

Student Signature Parent/Guardian Signature

___________________________________ __________________________________

Date Date

117

FORMS

(Can Be Found Online)

http://brookings.k12.sd.us/education/components/docmgr/default.php?sectiondetailid=1375&

http://brookings.k12.sd.us/education/components/docmgr/default.php?sectiondetailid=1375&

118

RETURN TO COMPETITION, PRACTICE, OR TRAINING This form is to be used after a youth athlete is removed from, and not returned to, competition, practice, or training after exhibiting concussion symptoms. The youth athlete should not be returned to competition, practice, or training until written authorization is obtained from an appropriate health care professional and the parent/guardians. A licensed health care provider is a person who is (1) Registered, certified, licensed, or otherwise recognized in law by the State of South Dakota to provide medical treatment; and (2) Trained and experienced in the evaluation, management, and care of concussions. This form should be kept on file at the school and need not be forwarded to the SDHSAA Office. Athlete: _____________________________ School: ________________________ Grade: __________ Sport: _____________________________ Date of Injury: ____________________________________

REASON FOR ATHLETE’S INCAPACITY

Guidelines for returning to competition, practice, or training after a concussion Note: Each step should be completed with no concussion symptoms before proceeding to the next step.

No activity, complete rest with no symptoms. Light exercises: walking or stationary cycling with no symptoms. Sport specific activity without body contact and no symptoms. Practice without body contact and no symptoms. Resume resistance training.

Practice with body contact and no symptoms. Return to game play with no symptoms.

Note:

10. If symptoms return at any time during the rehabilitation process, wait until asymptomatic for 1 full day, then re-start at the previous step.

11. Never return to competition with symptoms. 12. Do not use “smelling salts”. 13. When in doubt, sit them out.

HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL’S ACTION I have examined the named student-athlete following this episode and determined the following: ______ Permission is granted for the athlete to return to competition, practice, or training ______ Permission is not granted for the athlete to return to competition, practice, or training COMMENT: ______________________________________ Date: ___________________________ Health Care Professional _______________________________________ Date: ___________________________ Parent/Guardian _______________________________________ Date: ___________________________ School Administrator

Revised 07-11 PHYS- #6 w/return to competition revised

119

BROOKINGS HIGH SCHOOL Home of the Bobcats

530 Elm Avenue Tele: 605-696-4111

Brookings, SD 57006-3498 Fax: 605-696-4128

ACKNOWLEGEMENT OF RISK

Activity participation assumes the risk of personal injury. Such injuries are not limited to, but may range in severity from temporary injuries (sprains, dislocations, fractures, ect) to major, catastrophic injuries (brain damage, paralysis, etc) that can result in permanent disability or even death. While certain activities (i.e. contact sports, gymnastics, pole vault, cheerleading, etc.) involve greater risk; protective equipment, rule changes, advances in sports medicine, and improved coaching techniques can not eliminate the possibility of injury in any activity.

I, the parent/guardian of ___________________________acknowledge that I understand and accept the risk of

(Student’s Name) physical injury that accompanies participation in activities. I give my permission for him/her to participate in all respects in select activities at the Brookings High School. Signed on this _______day of ______________, _________.

Parent/Guardian Signature_______________________________________Date_____________

Having read the previous statement (which was signed by my parent/guardian). I understand and accept the risk of personal injury associated with participating in the following activities list all. ______________________________________________________________________________________

Student’s Signature____________________________________________Date______________

CONSENT FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT

In the event of an injury, accident, or general medical condition which requires first aid/medical attention while my son/daughter is under the supervision of the Brookings School District, I hereby grant permission to the school employee, physician, or other medical personnel to perform any necessary medical treatment (including but not limited to x-ray, anesthetic, surgery, dental, hospitalization).

Furthermore, I understand that I will be responsible for all medical expenses.

My student is covered by the _________________________________________________Insurance Company.

Policy# _________________

Student Name _______________________________DOB __________ 2014-15 Grade______

Signature of parent or guardian ___________________________________ Date ___________

Home address ______________________________________________________

Home phone Work phone ________________________

In case of emergency, call _________________________________at____________________

120

PLEASE COMPLETE FORM ON BACK.

BROOKINGS HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT

MEDICAL HISTORY QUESTIONNAIRE

Please Print Student’s

Name___________________________________________________________Date___________

(last) (first) (int)

Parent/Guardian____________________________________________________________________________

Address___________________________________________________________________________________

Home Phone__________________________________________ Work Phone______________________

In case of emergency call________________________________Phone_____________________

Family Doctor___________________________ Family Dentist______________________________

Activities participating in___________________________________________

Medical History

Yes No 1. Are you currently on any medication? Explain:

Yes No 2. Do you have any medical conditions that may affect your performance or any condition we should be aware of? (epilepsy, diabetes, asthma, ect)

Yes No 3. Do you have any conditions that affect your heart?

Yes No 4. Do you wear glasses or contacts?

Yes No 5. Do you wear a dental appliance?

Yes No 6. Are you allergic to any medications? (List)

Yes No 7. Do you have any other allergies? (environmental or nutritional)

Yes No 8. Have you ever had any head related injuries?

Yes No 9. Have you ever had any neck or back injuries?

Yes No 10. Have you had injuries to your joints? (sprains)

Yes No 11. Do you have knowledge of any loss of a paired organ? (kidney, eye, testes, etc)

Parent Signature____________________________________________Date_________

Student Signature___________________________________________Date_________

THIS FORM WILL TRAVEL WITH GROUP

121

CONCUSSION FACT SHEET FOR ATHLETES What is a concussion? A concussion is a brain injury that:

Is caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body Can change the way your brain normally works Can occur during practices or games in any sport or recreational activity Can happen even if you haven’t been knocked out Can be serious even if you’ve just been “dinged” or “had your bell rung”

All concussions are serious. A concussion can affect your ability to do schoolwork and other activities (such as playing video games, working on a computer, studying, driving, or exercising). Most people with a concussion get better, but it is important to give your brain time to heal. What are the symptoms of a concussion? You can’t see a concussion, but you might notice one or more of the symptoms listed below or that you “don’t feel right” soon after, a few days after, or even weeks after the injury.

Headache or “pressure” in head Nausea or vomiting Balance problems or dizziness

Double or blurry vision

Bothered by light or noise Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy, or groggy Difficulty paying attention Memory problems Confusion

What should I do if I think I have a concussion?

Tell your coaches and your parents. Never ignore a bump or blow to the head even if you feel fine. Also, tell your coach right away if you think you have a concussion or if one of your teammates might have a concussion. Get a medical check-up. A doctor or other health care professional can tell if you have a concussion and when it is OK to return to play. Give yourself time to get better. If you have a concussion, your brain needs time to heal. While your brain is still healing, you are much more likely to have another concussion. Repeat concussions can increase the time it takes for you to recover and may cause more damage to your brain. It is important to rest and not return to play until you get the OK from your health care professional that you are symptom-free.

How can I prevent a concussion? Every sport is different, but there are steps you can take to protect yourself.

Use the proper sports equipment, including personal protective equipment. In order for equipment to protect you, it must be: The right equipment for the game, position, or activity Worn correctly and the correct size and fit Used every time you play or practice

Follow you coach’s rules for safety and the rules of the sport Practice good sportsmanship at all times

It’s better to miss one game than the whole season.

Student’s Name (please print) Date:

Student’s Signature: Date:

Parent/Guardian’s Signature: Date:

THIS FORM MUST BE SIGNED ANNUALLY AND MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR

INSPECTION AT THE SCHOOL

Revised 07-14 PHYS - # 7

122

CONCUSSION FACT SHEET FOR PARENTS

What is a concussion? A concussion is a brain injury. Concussions are caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body. Even or what seems to be a mild bump or blow to the head can be serious.

What are the signs and symptoms? You can’t see a concussion, Signs and symptoms of concussion can show up right after the injury or may not appear or be noticed until days after the injury. If your teen reports, one or more symptoms of concussion listed below, or if you notice the symptoms yourself, keep your teen out of play and seek medical attention right away.

Signs Observed By Parents or Guardians Symptoms Reported by Athlete

Appears dazed or stunned Headache or “pressure” in head Is confused about assignment or position Nausea or vomiting Forgets an instruction Balance problems or dizziness Is unsure of game, score, or opponent Double or blurry vision Moves clumsily Sensitivity to light or noise Answers questions slowly Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy, or groggy Loses consciousness (even briefly) Concentration or memory problems Shows mood, behavior, or personality Confusion changes Just not “feeling right” or is “feeling down” Can’t recall events prior to hit or fall

Can’t recall events after hit or fall

How can you help your teen prevent a concussion? Every sport is different, but there are steps your teens can take to protect themselves from concussion and other injuries.

Make sure they wear the right protective equipment for their activity. It should fit properly, be well maintained, and be worn consistently and correctly. Ensure that they follow their coaches’ rules for safety and the rules of the sport Encourage them to practice good sportsmanship at all times.

What should you do if you think your teen has a concussion? 14. Keep your teen out of play. If your teen has a concussion, her/his brain needs time to heal. Don’t let your

teen return to play the day of the injury and until a health care professional, experienced in evaluating for concussion, says your teen is symptom-free and it’s OK to return to play. A repeat concussion that occurs before the brain recovers from the first – usually within a short period of time (hours, days, or weeks) – can slow recovery or increase the likelihood of having long-term problems. In rare cases, repeat concussions can result in edema (brain swelling), permanent brain damage, and even death.

15. Seek medical attention right away. A health care professional experienced in evaluating for concussion will be able to decide how serious the concussion is and when it is safe for your teen to return to sports.

16. Teach your teen that it’s not smart to play with a concussion. Rest is key after a concussion. Sometimes athletes wrongly believe that it shows strength and courage to play injured. Discourage others from pressuring injured athletes to play. Don’t let your teen convince you that s/he’s “just fine”.

17. Tell all of your teen’s coaches and the student’s school nurse about ANY concussion. Coaches, school nurses, and other school staff should know if your teen has ever had a concussion. Your teen may need to limit activities while s/he is recovering from a concussion. Things such as studying, driving, working on a computer, playing video games, or exercising may cause concussion symptoms to reappear or get worse. Talk to your health care professional, as well as your teen’s coaches, school nurse, and teacher s. If needed, they can help adjust your teen’s school activities during her/his recovery.

Parent/Guardian’s Name (Please print) Date

Parent/Guardian’s Signature Date

123

CONSENT FOR RELEASE OF MEDICAL INFORMATION FORM (HIPAA)

Students Name Date of Birth

I authorize the use or disclosure of the above named individual’s health information including the Initial and Interim Pre-Participation History and Physical Exam information pertaining to a student’s ability to participate in South Dakota High School Activities Association sponsored activities. Such disclosure may be made by any Health Care Provider generating or maintaining such information.

The information identified above may be used by or disclosed to the school nurse, athletic

trainer, coaches, medical providers and other school personnel involved in the care of this student.

This information for which I am authorizing disclosure will be used for the purpose of

determining the student’s eligibility to participate in extracurricular activities, any limitations on such participation and any treatment needs of the student.

I understand that I have a right to revoke this authorization at any time. I understand that if I revoke this authorization, I must do so in writing and present my written revocation to the school administration. I understand that the revocation will not apply to information that has already been released in response to this authorization. I understand that the revocation will not apply to my insurance company when the law provides my insurer with the right to contest a claim under my policy.

This authorization will expire on July 1, 2015.

I understand that once the above information is disclosed, it may be redisclosed by the

recipient and the information may not be protected by federal privacy laws or regulations.

I understand authorizing the use or disclosure of the information identified above is

voluntary. However, a student’s eligibility to participate in extracurricular activities depends on such authorization. I need not sign this form to ensure healthcare treatment.

Signature of Parent Date

This form must be completed annually and must be available for inspection at the school

124

■ ■ ■ Preparticipation Physical Evaluation

HISTORY FORM (Note: This form is to be filled out by the patient and parent prior to seeing the physician. The physician should keep this form in the chart.)

Date of Exam

Name Date of birth

Sex Age Grade School Sport(s)

Medicines and Allergies: Please list all of the prescription and over-the-counter medicines and supplements (herbal and nutritional) that you are currently taking

Do you have any allergies?

Yes

No If yes, please identify specific allergy below.

Medicines

Pollens

Food

Stinging Insects Explain “Yes” answers below. Circle questions you don’t know the answers to. GENERAL QUESTIONS Yes No

1. Has a doctor ever denied or restricted your participation in sports for

any reason?

2. Do you have any ongoing medical conditions? If so, please identify

below:

Asthma Anemia

Diabetes Infections

Other:

3. Have you ever spent the night in the hospital?

4. Have you ever had surgery?

HEART HEALTH QUESTIONS ABOUT YOU Yes No 5. Have you ever passed out or nearly passed out DURING or

AFTER exercise?

6. Have you ever had discomfort, pain, tightness, or pressure in your

chest during exercise?

7. Does your heart ever race or skip beats (irregular beats) during exercise?

8. Has a doctor ever told you that you have any heart problems? If so,

check all that apply:

High blood pressure A heart murmur

High cholesterol

A heart infection

Kawasaki disease Other:

9. Has a doctor ever ordered a test for your heart? (For example, ECG/EKG, echocardiogram)

10. Do you get lightheaded or feel more short of breath than expected

during exercise?

11. Have you ever had an unexplained seizure?

12. Do you get more tired or short of breath more quickly than your friends

during exercise?

HEART HEALTH QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR FAMILY Yes No 13. Has any family member or relative died of heart problems or had an

unexpected or unexplained sudden death before age 50 (including

drowning, unexplained car accident, or sudden infant death syndrome)?

14. Does anyone in your family have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Marfan

syndrome, arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy, long QT

syndrome, short QT syndrome, Brugada syndrome, or catecholaminergic

polymorphic ventricular tachycardia?

15. Does anyone in your family have a heart problem, pacemaker, or implanted defibrillator?

16. Has anyone in your family had unexplained fainting, unexplained

seizures, or near drowning?

BONE AND JOINT QUESTIONS Yes No 17. Have you ever had an injury to a bone, muscle, ligament, or tendon

that caused you to miss a practice or a game?

18. Have you ever had any broken or fractured bones or dislocated joints?

19. Have you ever had an injury that required x-rays, MRI, CT scan,

injections, therapy, a brace, a cast, or crutches?

20. Have you ever had a stress fracture?

21. Have you ever been told that you have or have you had an x-ray for neck

instability or atlantoaxial instability? (Down syndrome or dwarfism)

22. Do you regularly use a brace, orthotics, or other assistive device?

23. Do you have a bone, muscle, or joint injury that bothers you?

24. Do any of your joints become painful, swollen, feel warm, or look red?

25. Do you have any history of juvenile arthritis or connective tissue disease?

MEDICAL QUESTIONS Yes No Do you cough, wheeze, or have difficulty

breathing during or after exercise?

Have you ever used an inhaler or taken asthma medicine?

Is there anyone in your family who has asthma?

Were you born without or are you missing a kidney, an eye, a testicle (males), your spleen, or any other organ?

Do you have groin pain or a painful bulge or hernia in the groin area?

Have you had infectious mononucleosis (mono) within the last month?

Do you have any rashes, pressure sores, or other skin problems?

Have you had a herpes or MRSA skin infection?

Have you ever had a head injury or concussion?

Have you ever had a hit or blow to the head that caused

confusion, prolonged headache, or memory problems?

Do you have a history of seizure disorder?

Do you have headaches with exercise?

Have you ever had numbness, tingling, or weakness in your arms or legs after being hit or falling?

Have you ever been unable to move your arms or legs

after being hit or falling?

Have you ever become ill while exercising in the heat?

Do you get frequent muscle cramps when exercising?

Do you or someone in your family have sickle cell trait or disease?

Have you had any problems with your eyes or vision?

Have you had any eye injuries?

Do you wear glasses or contact lenses?

Do you wear protective eyewear, such as goggles or a face shield?

Do you worry about your weight?

Are you trying to or has anyone recommended that you gain or lose weight?

Are you on a special diet or do you avoid certain types of foods?

Have you ever had an eating disorder?

Do you have any concerns that you would like to discuss

with a doctor? FEMALES ONLY

Have you ever had a menstrual period?

How old were you when you had your first menstrual period?

How many periods have you had in the last 12 months? Explain “yes” answers her

I hereby state that, to the best of my knowledge, my answers to the above questions are complete and correct. Signature of Student______________________________________ Signature of Parent___________________________________ Date___________________

125

SOUTH DAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL

ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FORM

Date Exam Expires: May 1, 2015 Check Appropriate Physical Exam Term: X Annual Biennial Triennial

NAME GRADE DATE OF BIRTH CHECK ONE: MALE FEMALE (2014-15 School Year)

1. Blood pressure (sitting) / Repeat in 5 minutes, if elevated / .

2. Height

3. Weight Normal Abnormal COMMENTS

4. Vision 20/ (L) 20/ (R)

Head

Mouth (dentures, braces?)

Eyes (contacts?)

Chest/lung

Heart

Heart sounds

Murmurs

pulse (rad. vs fem.)

rhythm

Abdomen

liver or spleen

masses

Genitalia (males only)

hernias

testes

Orthopedic

cervical spine

shoulder shrug

deltoid

arms/elbow

hands

hips

knees

ankles

Scoliosis

SPORTS PARTICIPATION RECOMMENDED FOR: Cleared for ALL (collision, contact/endurance sports, and other sports) Cleared only for contact/endurance sports and other sports Cleared only for other sports

Definition: [Collision=Football and Wrestling]; [Contact/Endurance Sports=Basketball, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Soccer, Tennis, Track, Volleyball, Competitive Cheer and Competitive Dance]; [Other Sports=Golf]

Cleared for ALL, but with recommendations for further evaluation or treatment for Above clearance to be granted only after

Clearance cannot be given at this time because__ NAME OF EXAMINER (PRINT) DATE , 20 SIGNATURE OF EXAMINER NOTE: The following licensed medical personnel are qualified to perform the examination and certify the health of the student athlete: Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathy, Doctor of Chiropractic, licensed Physician Assistant and licensed Nurse Practitioner.

126

SOUTH DAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION ANNUAL PARENT AND STUDENT CONSENT FORM

School Year: 2014-2015 Name of High School:

Name of Student:

Date of Birth: Place of Birth:

The Parent and Student hereby:

Understand and agree that participation in SDHSAA sponsored activities is voluntary on the part of the student and is considered a privilege.

Understand and agree that (a) by this Consent Form the SDHSAA has provided notification to the parent

and student of the existence of potential dangers associated with athletic participation; (b) participation in any athletic activity may involve injury of some type; (c) the severity of such injuries can range from minor cuts, bruises, sprains, and muscle strains to more serious injuries such as injuries to the body’s bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, or muscles. Catastrophic injuries to the head, neck and spinal cord and concussions may also occur. On rare occasions, injuries so severe as to result in total disability, paralysis and death; and (d) even with the best coaching, use of the best protective equipment, and strict observance of rules, injuries are still a possibility.

Consent and agree to participation of the student in SDHSAA activities subject to all SDHSAA bylaws

and rules interpretations for participation in SDHSAA sponsored activities, and the activities rules of the SDHSAA member school for which the student is participating; and

Consent and agree that personally identifiable directory information may be disclosed about the student

as a result of his/her participation in SDHSAA sponsored activities. Such directory information may include, but is not limited to, the student’s photograph, name, grade level, height, weight, and participation in officially recognized activities and sports. If

I do not wish to have any or all such information disclosed, I must notify the above mentioned high school, in writing, of our refusal to allow disclosure of any or all such information prior to the student’s participation in sponsored activities.

I acknowledge that I have read paragraphs one (1) through four (4) above, understand and agree to the terms thereof, including the warning of potential risk of injury inherent in participating in activities. DATED this day of , 20

Name of Student (Print Name) Student Signature

I am the student’s parent/guardian. I acknowledge that I have read paragraphs (1) through (4) above, understand and agree to the terms thereof, including the warning of potential risk of injury inherent in

participation in athletic activities. I hereby give my permission for (student’s name) to practice and compete for the above named

high school in activities approved by the SDHSAA. DATED this day of , 20

Parent/Guardian (Print Name) Parent/Guardian Signature

THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED ANNUALLY AND MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE SCHOOL

Revised 07-14 PHYS - # 4

128

BROOKINGS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT 5-1 2011-12 ACTIVITY PARTICIPANT PACKET

ATTENTION: PARENTS/LEGAL GUARDIANS AND ACTIVITY PARTICIPANTS

WARNING AND SAFETY STATEMENT Although participation in supervised interscholastic athletics and activities may be one of the least hazardous any student will engage in; by its nature, participation in interscholastic activities includes a risk of injury which may range in severity from minor to catastrophic injuries, including permanent paralysis or death. Serious injuries are not common in supervised school activity programs; however, it is possible only to minimize, not eliminate this risk.

MEDICAL INSURANCE All students participating in interscholastic activities are required to have medical insurance. (Please check the appropriate line below).

We do have family medical insurance (or Medicaid). We do not have family medical insurance & wish to purchase the basic family medical policy.

Schools have insurance applications for school-time and full-time coverages.

YEAR-ROUND ACTIVITY RULES We have read the Brookings School District year-round Activity Rules (Board Policy JJC) and agree to abide by its rules and regulations.

SDHSAA IN-SEASON RULE A student who is a member of a high school team may not participate in games, practice, tryouts in that particular sport during the same season on an independent or non-high school team or as a member of an “All Star” team. Violation of this rule causes the student to become ineligible for the high school team for the remainder of that sport season.

By signing below, we acknowledge that we agree to all of the above statements and rules, as well as the Consent for Release of Medical Information (HIPAA), and Consent for Medical Treatment. Student Name ________________ Grade (Fall 2011) ________

_____________ ______________________________________________________________

Students DOB Address Zip

_______________________________________________________________________

Parent/Legal Guardian Name Phone #

SIGNED _______________________________________ SCHOOL _____________________ (Student)

SIGNED ______________________________________ DATE ________________________

(Parent/Legal Guardian)

Please complete ALL pages of this packet and sign where indicated.

Sport‐Related Concussion Management Program

129

Children Aged 13‐18 years old

2012‐2013

Thank you for allowing your child to participate in out community Sport‐Related Concussion Management Program. We

are excited continue or partnership between SDSU, your school district and the community. This document includes information explaining the project as well as forms necessary to complete and turn in. I know you are completing a number of forms related to athletic participation – so I have tried to note on the top of each form if you can keep the form or if it needs to be in. If it needs to be turned in, I have included who it should be turned in to and when it should be turned in. Please take time to read through the forms.

If you have any questions, you can contact Bernadette Olson @ 605.691.0914 (c) or 605.688.5022 (w)

FORMS INCLUDED FOR YOU TO REVIEW AND COMPLETE

Cover Letter (pages 2&3): This letter explains the project, and has contact information. Although we will follow

up with you after your child has completed baseline testing, please read and keep this copy for yourself and future reference. This DOES NOT have to be turned back in – we want you to have this for your reference.

Permission/Assent Form (pages 4&5): We are performing our testing as a service to you and your child and we

are also asking to use the information collected from the testing to help us better understand the outcomes of concussion. This form asks for parent/guardian permission and student assent to complete the testing and also review group data (not individual information). Turn this form in when your child comes in for baseline testing.

Contact Form (page 6): This form asks for basic contact information. Information from this form will be kept on

file in a secure location and will only be used if your son or daughter suffers a concussion and we would need to contact you and/or provide information to your provider. Turn this form in when your child comes in for baseline testing.

History/Demographics Form (pages 7&8): When your child completes baseline testing, he or she will enter history

information into the computer program we utilize for neurocognitive testing. Again, this information is only used if

and when your child suffers a concussion and we need to put information together for your provider. I have included

a copy of the history/demongraphics form for you to complete prior to baseline testing to help improve the accuracy

of reporting. Turn this form in when your child comes in for baseline testing.

Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory – Parental Version (PedsQL 4.0 – Parental): The PedsQL assesses the health‐

related quality of life your child. It focuses on your child’s physical, emotional, social, and school functioning in the past one month. BOTH A CHILD AND PARENT VERSION are included with this packet. Please take time to complete each prior to attending baseline testing. Your responses on this questionnaire will be maintained in a secure location and used as a pre‐injury reference if your child should sustain a concussion. Turn these forms in when your child comes in for baseline testing.

PREPARING FOR BASELINE TESTING AND WHAT TO EXPECT:

18. A representative at your school will be organizing the basline testing. 19. When your son or daughter comes for baseline testing, you can plan for approximately one hour. 20. Your student will first complete the computerized program and then we will assess their balance. They will also

complete a short quality of life survey while waiting to complete balance testing. Avera and SDSU: Closing the Gap Between Sport‐Related Concussion and Care in Rural South Dakota Page 1

130

SPORT‐RELATED CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM COVER LETTER – PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS COPY

Dear Parent/Guardian and Student‐Athlete, Athletic Trainers from South Dakota State University and Avera Sports Institute are excited to partner with your school organization to implement an innovative program to better evaluate and manage concussion/head injuries. The program will assist your medical providers in more effectively evaluating and treating head/injuries (i.e. concussions). This letter provides information related to the service being offered to student‐athletes. We would also like to ask that you consider allowing the data collected as part of the service to be used in research that will help us better describe concussions in youth. The Issue Recognition and management of head injuries among youth sport participants has taken the forefront of sports medicine, and you have probably seen the implications in your school district. Participation in sport has many positive benefits to youth, but if a youth suffers a head injury and it is not properly recognized or treated – the effects may be long lasting and/or catastrophic. Concussions account for approximately 5‐10% of injuries in football, but also frequently occur in all other sports and recreational activities. However, concussions often go unreported when an athlete is not able to recognize that he or she may have actually had a concussion. Athletes do not have to be “knocked” out or be unconscious to have a concussion. Concussion is typically caused by a direct blow or collision to the head from another player, hitting your head on the ground or direct contact with equipment such as a goalpost, bleachers or other immoveable object. Common signs and symptoms of a concussion may include: headache, nausea, feeling “slowed down”, feeling in a “fog”, dizziness, sleep difficulties, difficulty remembering, difficulty concentrating and/or sensitivity to light. If a participant is suffering any of the above signs/symptoms, please notify your athletic trainer or physician immediately. Returning to play too soon and sustaining a second concussive force (no matter how small) may result in a catastrophic outcome. Best Management Options – Baseline (Pre‐Injury) Testing Due to the nature of sport, it is difficult to prevent every concussion; however, we can ensure that if a student‐athlete receives a blow to the head, that he or she is evaluated using the most current accepted practice. Currently, research has shown that the best way to manage a concussion is to utilize multiple tests. To assist your medical providers in making the best decision regarding your child’s health following a concussion, we will first collect baseline (pre‐injury) data using three tests. Baseline testing will occur at the beginning of the season and will provide a comparison point if you (as a participant) or your child should sustain a concussion. The data will also help us determine if there are any lingering effects from the injury (i.e. prolonged symptoms, memory deficits, and/or balance difficulties). Testing will take place at your school or another location accessible to the students. Four tests to be delivered: (1) Health questionnaire addressing prior history of concussion, (2) a computerized test called ImPACT™, (3) a balance test (Balance Error Scoring System/BESS or the VSR‐Sport/Stability Evaluation Test), and (4) a Quality of Life Survey.

The first two tests are incorporated into the ImPACT™ program. It will take approximately 60 minutes to complete the baseline testing. You should receive information prior to testing that will assist in inputting the history data. About ImPACT™ (Immediate Post Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing) The tests described above are commonly used in the evaluation and management of concussions; however, the

ImPACT™ software is newly acquired at your school. This non‐invasive test is set up in “video‐game” type format. It is

131

simple, and actually many athletes enjoy the challenge of taking the test. Essentially, the ImPACT™ test is a preseason

physical of the brain. It tracks information such as memory, reaction time, speed, and concentration. It is not an IQ test. What if I (as a participant) or my son or daughter suffers a head injury? In the event you (as a participant) or your son/daughter sustains a concussion, your son or daughter should see a medical provider as soon as feasible to complete an immediate assessment and make appropriate management decisions. Follow up testing using the tests described above will at least (3) times post‐concussion to assist with management: (1) 24‐72 hours after injury, (2) after symptoms resolve and (3) when your provider makes the return to play decision. Your athletic trainer will assist you in arranging follow‐up appointments with the research team. Information collected as part of this service will be kept confidential in a secure database. Information will be shared with the individuals you provide permission to release information to. Data will be shared with your physician upon request. In conclusion… I wish to stress that the procedures described above are non‐invasive, and they pose no known risks to the student‐ athlete. We are excited to implement this program given that it provides us the best available information for managing concussions and preventing potential brain damage that can occur with multiple concussions. Our research team, administration, coaching, and athletic training staffs are striving to keep the health and safety of participants at the forefront of the student athletic experience. Please use this letter for your reference. In addition to this letter, you will find a form that seeks both parental permission and a student assent (agreement) to complete baseline testing and to use the data collected as part of a study intended to describe (1) severity and outcome of sport related concussions in pediatric athletes and (2) gender differences in regards to sport related concussions, specifically postural control, cognitive functioning and self‐reported symptomology. Please return the attached page with the appropriate signatures. If you have any further questions regarding this

program please feel free to contact me at (c): 605.688.5022 or [email protected]. Sincerely,

Bernadette L. Olson, EdD, AT, ATC SDSU Project Investigator Athletic Training Education Program Department of Health and Nutritional Sciences South Dakota State University Phone Number: 605.688.5022 E‐mail: [email protected]

Jason Askew, MBA, ATC, CSCS Avera Project Investigator Avera Sports Institute Phone Number: 605‐322‐5182 Email: [email protected]

132

SPORT‐RELATED CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

Parental/Guardian Permission/Student Assent Form PLEASE READ, FILL OUT AND RETURN AT BASELINE TESTING

Assessment and Management of Sport Related Concussion in Youth in Rural South Dakota

Research Project Conducted through South Dakota State University and Avera Sports Institute (A

copy of this consent form will be available online through the school district or organization) Researcher Contact Information: Project Director: Bernadette L. Olson, EdD, AT, ATC, Department of Health and Nutritional Sciences

Phone Number: 605.688.5022 E‐mail: [email protected] • This is an invitation to (A) receive clinical services AND (B) participate in a research project under the direction of

Dr. Bernadette Olson, at South Dakota State University and Jason Askew, Avera Sports Institute. The project is entitled: Assessment and Management of Sport Related Concussion in Youth in Rural South Dakota. The purpose of the project is to investigate the effects of sport related concussions on the pediatric athlete (13‐18yo). Specifically we will be addressing (1) severity and outcome of sport related concussions in pediatric athletes and (2) gender differences in regards to sport related concussions, specifically postural control, cognitive functioning and self‐ reported symptomology. Also, we will be investigating quality of life measures over time as reported by both the child and the parent. An invitation to participation is extended to student‐athletes as this group is at an increased risk of suffering a concussion due to participation in their chosen activity.

• If you give permission/assent to participate, the participant will complete baseline testing for injury history,

cognitive function, balance and quality of life at the beginning of their competitive sport season at your school. Baseline testing includes completion of the Immediate Post‐Concussion Assessment and Cognitive testing

(ImPACT™) software program and postural stability testing and will take approximately 60 minutes to complete. These are non‐invasive procedures and are commonly used strategies to assess head injuries. If the participant suffers a head injury, information will be collected at three additional times: (1) within 24‐72 hours post‐ concussion, (2) when symptoms have resolved at rest and (3) when the decision is made by the medical provider to return the participant to play. Each of these assessment points will take approximately 30‐45 minutes.

• As part of the study, we will also be measuring if changes exist in quality of life following concussion. The

participant and the parent will be contacted at one month and three months to complete follow‐up testing that includes quality of life surveys. These surveys will take less than 15 minutes to complete.

• Student‐Athletes will receive the testing services regardless of whether they participate in the study. Participation

in this research project is voluntary. The participant has the right to withdraw at any time without penalty. • Risk at baseline testing: Electronic neurocognitive testing ImPACT ™ testing and postural testing are common and

accepted procedures in the assessment and management of concussions. Risk is no greater than minimal for student‐athletes testing for their baseline scores. If the student‐athlete completes an invalid test, they will be asked to re‐test to earn a valid baseline score. This will take an additional 20‐30 minutes but again, beyond delay of starting practice, there is no greater than minimal risk.

• Risk with Post‐Concussion Testing: Concussed student‐athletes (as with other types of injuries) typically follow

initial assessment and re‐assessment after injury using history, cognitive and balance testing. When these tests are delivered, signs, symptoms and altered behaviors may increase. If your student‐athlete demonstrates an increase in the signs, symptoms and behaviors during testing, the test will be terminated and the student‐athlete will be referred to their medical provider.

133

Office use only ID #:_________

-- Student‐athletes will not receive any compensation for their participation in the study. However, the data

collected from the procedure can be made available, at no cost, to medical providers of the student’s choice to assist in evaluation and management and with your permission.

-- Student‐athletes will benefit from the information collected from this battery of tests since these tests are

consistent with evidence based recommendations for evaluation and management of concussion in youth (self‐ report symptomology, cognitive function and postural assessment). The information collected for the post‐ concussed student‐athlete (including the baseline information) will be provided to the student‐athlete’s medical provider for consideration in the evaluation and management of their condition. The information compiled from all participants will add to the body of knowledge that is helping to explain concussions in youth.

-- Participant findings recorded during baseline and follow up testing are strictly confidential. Files are maintained

in a secure location. When the data and analysis are presented, your child will not be linked to the data by name, title or any other identifying item.

(10) Participants will be informed of all research activities and will be given the choice to participate. If the

participant at any time indicates that participation in the project is causing stress or that participation is no longer voluntary, their involvement in the project will immediately be terminated.

(11) If you have any questions regarding this study, you may contact the project director. If you have questions

regarding your rights as a participant, you can contact the SDSU Research Compliance Coordinator at (605) 688‐ 6975 or [email protected].

In conclusion, please read the follow statements and discuss as parent and child. There is a box for both the

parent and the student to check. If you agree with these statements, please check the boxes to the left of the

statement. There is a column for both the parent and child to check.

Parents Name: Child’s Name: (Please Print) (Please Print)

Parent Child Statement

I give my permission to complete baseline and post‐concussion testing including ImPACT™ (Immediate Post‐concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing) and balance testing in conjunction with your school or sport organization policy. This information will be kept in a secure file with the

researchers at SDSU. I understand there is no charge for the testing.

I understand that general information about the test data may be provided to my child’s guidance

counselor and teachers, for the purposes of providing temporary academic modifications, if

necessary.

I agree to allow the data collected to be included as part of the research project.

Parent/Guardian Signature: Date:

Participant Signature: Date:

This form was read and filed by: Date:


134

CONTACT INFORMATION: Complete prior to completing baseline testing and please bring this to the

baseline testing session.

This general contact information is for record keeping purposes and to help facilitate any post‐concussion

follow‐up as necessary. It will be kept in a secure location.

Today’s Date: __________ (month) __________ (day) __________ (year)

CHILD’S NAME: Last:____________________________ Middle Initial:_____ First:____________________________ SCHOOL District: ____________________________________________________________________________________

PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME (Primary Contact):____________________________________________________________ Preferred Phone Number: __________________________ Second Phone Number: _________________________ Email Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________

STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE

PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME (Secondary Contact): _________________________________________________________ Preferred Phone Number: __________________________ Second Phone Number: _________________________ Email Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________

STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE PREFERRED MEDICAL PROVIDER: ______________________________________________________________________ Medical Provider Address or Facility: ___________________________________________________________________

CHILD’S birth date? Month: ________________ Day: ________ Year: _____

CHILD’S year in school: 7th

8th 9th 10th

11th

12th

CHILD’S current age? __________ Circle gender: male female

Sport 1: ______________________________________ Position:______________________________________

Sport 2: ______________________________________ Position: ______________________________________

Sport 3: ______________________________________ Position: ______________________________________

Sport 4: ______________________________________ Position: ______________________________________

Sport 5: ______________________________________ Position: ______________________________________


135

HISTORY

When your child completes the ImPACT program, they will be asked the following information. In order to help prepare the student and improve accuracy, we have included the following history questions. This information will be maintained in a confidential file along with the consent forms and will only be accessed if your son or daughter suffers a concussion and information needs to be shared with a medical provider. Please have your child bring these will you when they come for baseline testing. ________ Height (ft./inches) __________Weight (pounds) Handed ness: Right Left Ambi (both right and left) • Ethnicity: (optional)

___ American Indian ___ Asian ___ Black or African American ___ Hispanic or Latino ___ Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander ___ White

• _____ Years of Education completed excluding kindergarten (i.e. entering 7th

grade = 6 years) • Check any of the following that apply:

___ Received speech therapy ___ Attended special education classes ___ Repeated one or more years at school ___ Diagnosed with a learning disability ___ Diagnosed with attention deficit disorder or hyperactivity

(4) While in school, what type of student are you:

___ Below Average (< C average)

___ Average (mostly C)

___ Above Average (Mostly A/B)

(5) Current Sport: ___________________________________ Current Position: ______________________________

(6) Current Level of Participation: ___ High School ___ Junior High School

(7) Years if experience at this level: __________ Yrs.

(8) Number of Times Diagnosed with a Concussion: _____

(9) If you have been diagnosed with a concussion:

Total number of concussions that resulted in loss of consciousness

Total number of concussions that resulted in confusion

Total number of concussions that resulted in difficulty remembering events occurring

immediately after the injury Total number of concussions that resulted in difficulty remembering events

occurring immediately before the injury Total number of games missed as a direct result of all concussions combined

136


(10) Please list your (five) most recent concussions, if applicable; you may use approximate dates:

Concussion 1: __________ (month) __________ (year)




Concussion 5: __________ (month) __________ (year) (11) Indicate whether you have experienced the following: YES NO

___ ___ Treatment for headache by a physician ___ ___ Treatment for migraine headaches by physician ___ ___ Treatment of epilepsy/seizures ___ ___ Treatment for brain surgery

___ ___ Treatment for meningitis ___ ___ Treatment for substance/alcohol

___ ___ Treatment for psychiatric condition (anxiety/depression) (12) Have you ever been diagnosed with any of the following conditions? _____ ADD/ADHD _____ Dyslexia _____ Autism

(13) Date of last concussion (most recent): _____ Month _____Day _____Year

(14) How many hours of sleep last night? __________ hrs

(15) Current Medications:

137

ID# __________________________

Date:_________________________

PedsQL ™

Pediatric Quality of Life

Inventory

Version 4.0

TEEN REPORT (ages 13-18)

DIRECTIONS

On the following page is a list of things that might be a problem for you.

Please tell us how much of a problem each one has been for you

during the past ONE month by circling:

0 if it is never a problem 1 if it is almost never a problem 2 if it is sometimes a problem 3 if it is often a problem 4 if it is almost always a problem

There are no right or wrong answers. If you do not understand a question, please ask for help.

PedsQL 4.0 - (13-18) Not to be reproduced without permission Copyright © 1998 JW Varni, Ph.D. All rights reserved 01/00 PedsQL-4.0-Core – US/English PedsQL-4.0-Core-A_AU4.0_eng-US.ori.doc

138

PedsQL 2

In the past ONE month, how much of a problem has this been for you …

ABOUT MY HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES (problems with…) Never Almost Some- Often Almost

Never

times

Always

1. It is hard for me to walk more than one block 0 1 2 3 4

2. It is hard for me to run 0 1 2 3 4

3. It is hard for me to do sports activity or exercise 0 1 2 3 4

4. It is hard for me to lift something heavy 0 1 2 3 4

5. It is hard for me to take a bath or shower by myself 0 1 2 3 4

6. It is hard for me to do chores around the house 0 1 2 3 4

7. I hurt or ache 0 1 2 3 4

8. I have low energy 0 1 2 3 4

ABOUT MY FEELINGS (problems with…) Never Almost Some- Often Almost

Never

times

Always

1. I feel afraid or scared 0 1 2 3 4

2. I feel sad or blue 0 1 2 3 4

3. I feel angry 0 1 2 3 4

4. I have trouble sleeping 0 1 2 3 4

5. I worry about what will happen to me 0 1 2 3 4

HOW I GET ALONG WITH OTHERS (problems with…) Never Almost Some- Often Almost

Never

times

Always

1. I have trouble getting along with other teens 0 1 2 3 4

2. Other teens do not want to be my friend 0 1 2 3 4

3. Other teens tease me 0 1 2 3 4

4. I cannot do things that other teens my age can do 0 1 2 3 4

5. It is hard to keep up with my peers 0 1 2 3 4

ABOUT SCHOOL (problems with…) Never Almost Some- Often Almost

Never

times

Always

1. It is hard to pay attention in class 0 1 2 3 4

2. I forget things 0 1 2 3 4

3. I have trouble keeping up with my schoolwork 0 1 2 3 4

4. I miss school because of not feeling well 0 1 2 3 4

5. I miss school to go to the doctor or hospital 0 1 2 3 4

PedsQL 4.0 - (13-18) Not to be reproduced without permission Copyright © 1998 JW Varni, Ph.D. All rights reserved

139

ID#__________________________

Date:________________________

PedsQL ™

Pediatric Quality of Life

Inventory

Version 4.0

PARENT REPORT for TEENS (ages 13-18)

DIRECTIONS

On the following page is a list of things that might be a problem for your teen. Please tell us how much of a problem each one has been for your teen

during the past ONE month by circling:

0 if it is never a problem 1 if it is almost never a problem 2 if it is sometimes a problem 3 if it is often a problem 4 if it is almost always a problem

There are no right or wrong answers. If you do not understand a question, please ask for help.

140

In the past ONE month, how much of a problem has your teen had with …

PedsQL 2

PHYSICAL FUNCTIONING (problems with…) Never Almost Some- Often Almost

Never

times

Always

1. Walking more than one block 0 1 2 3 4

2. Running 0 1 2 3 4

3. Participating in sports activity or exercise 0 1 2 3 4

4. Lifting something heavy 0 1 2 3 4

5. Taking a bath or shower by him or herself 0 1 2 3 4

6. Doing chores around the house 0 1 2 3 4

7. Having hurts or aches 0 1 2 3 4

8. Low energy level 0 1 2 3 4

EMOTIONAL FUNCTIONING (problems with…) Never Almost Some- Often Almost

Never

times

Always

1. Feeling afraid or scared 0 1 2 3 4

2. Feeling sad or blue 0 1 2 3 4

3. Feeling angry 0 1 2 3 4

4. Trouble sleeping 0 1 2 3 4

5. Worrying about what will happen to him or her 0 1 2 3 4

SOCIAL FUNCTIONING (problems with…) Never Almost Some- Often Almost

Never times

Always

1. Getting along with other teens 0 1 2 3 4

2. Other teens not wanting to be his or her friend 0 1 2 3 4

3. Getting teased by other teens 0 1 2 3 4

4. Not able to do things that other teens his or her age 0 1 2 3 4

can do

5. Keeping up with other teens 0 1 2 3 4

SCHOOL FUNCTIONING (problems with…) Never Almost Some- Often Almost

Never

times

Always

1. Paying attention in class 0 1 2 3 4

2. Forgetting things 0 1 2 3 4

3. Keeping up with schoolwork 0 1 2 3 4

4. Missing school because of not feeling well 0 1 2 3 4

5. Missing school to go to the doctor or hospital 0 1 2 3 4

141


530 Elm Avenue Tele: 605-696-4111

Brookings, SD 57006-3498 Fax: 605-696-4128

PARENTAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORIZATION

Some of the activity programs offered by Brookings High School may require participants to arrange transportation to another facility for either local practice or contests. Whereas it is impossible for the district to provide supervision during the transportation period, parents/guardians must select a transportation preference.

My student is a voluntary participant in the activity(ies) of _____________________________ I understand that transportation is needed to reach local practice and/or contest sites. I grant permission for my student to (please check):

_____ drive to the site

_____ ride with other students

_____ neither of the above, but I will assume the responsibility

for the transportation arrangements as a condition of participation. Furthermore, I acknowledge that my selection releases the Brookings School District from any liability for my student’s safety and welfare, associated with such transportation. ______________________________ __________________

(Parent/Guardian Signature) (Date) ______________________________ __________________

(Student - Please Print) (Date)

142

RETURN TO COMPETITION, PRACTICE, OR TRAINING This form is to be used after a youth athlete is removed from, and not returned to, competition, practice, or training after exhibiting concussion symptoms. The youth athlete should not be returned to competition, practice, or training until written authorization is obtained from an appropriate health care professional and the parent/guardians. A licensed health care provider is a person who is (1) Registered, certified, licensed, or otherwise recognized in law by the State of South Dakota to provide medical treatment; and (2) Trained and experienced in the evaluation, management, and care of concussions. This form should be kept on file at the school and need not be forwarded to the SDHSAA Office. Athlete: _____________________________ School: ________________________ Grade: __________ Sport: _____________________________ Date of Injury: ____________________________________

REASON FOR ATHLETE’S INCAPACITY

Guidelines for returning to competition, practice, or training after a concussion Note: Each step should be completed with no concussion symptoms before proceeding to the next step.

No activity, complete rest with no symptoms. Light exercises: walking or stationary cycling with no symptoms. Sport specific activity without body contact and no symptoms. Practice without body contact and no symptoms. Resume resistance training.

Practice with body contact and no symptoms. Return to game play with no symptoms.

Note:

21. If symptoms return at any time during the rehabilitation process, wait until asymptomatic for 1 full day, then re-start at the previous step.

22. Never return to competition with symptoms. 23. Do not use “smelling salts”. 24. When in doubt, sit them out.

HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL’S ACTION I have examined the named student-athlete following this episode and determined the following: ______ Permission is granted for the athlete to return to competition, practice, or training ______ Permission is not granted for the athlete to return to competition, practice, or training COMMENT:

___________________________________________ Date: ___________________________ Health Care Professional _________________________________________ Date: ___________________________ Parent/Guardian ___________________________________________ Date: ___________________________ School Administrator

Revised 07-11 PHYS- #6 w/return to competition revised

143


530 Elm Avenue Tele: 605-696-4111

Brookings, SD 57006-3498 Fax: 605-696-4128

STUDENT TRAVEL – Board of Education Policy JJA Ideally, students will travel to and from school-sanctioned events in school-approved transportation. In extenuating circumstances – related to scheduling conflicts – the parent/guardian may complete a transportation waiver and submit it to the activity advisor (e.g. coach or director) for prior consideration. In such cases, the activity advisor may grant permission for the parent/guardian or (in their absence) an adult member of the immediate family (i.e. grandparent, uncle/aunt or sibling) to provide alternative transportation. When extenuating circumstances exist – and neither a parent/guardian nor an adult member of the immediate family can provide transportation – the Director of Student Activities or Principal may (upon receiving this transportation waiver) grant permission for the parent/guardian to designate a “responsible adult” to transport the student on their behalf. In no instance, however, will students either provide their own transportation or travel with anyone other than the individuals listed above to or from out of town events. Please complete and submit this transportation waiver to your child’s advisor, coach or director or (in their absence) to the Activities Department for prior consideration of alternative transportation to or from a school-sanctioned event.

TRANSPORTATION WAIVER

My child, ______________________________________________will be participating with the

(Print Name) _________________________________at________________________________on_________.

(Student Group) (Location) (Date) I request permission for _________________________ to transport my child to – from (circle

(name and relationship) one or both) this event. My request releases the Brookings School District from all responsibility and liability for my child’s safety and welfare – associated with student travel – and this event. Furthermore, I understand that violations of this policy may result in loss of the privilege of participating in this event as well as the possibility of further disciplinary action. Having read Board of Education Policy JJA and this transportation waiver, I acknowledge that I understand both documents, and accept full responsibility for my child’s transportation. ______________________________ __________________ (Parent/Guardian Signature) (Date)

______________________________ __________________ (Student Signature – Please Print) (Date)

ACTIVITY ADVISOR MUST RETAIN THIS FORM Randy Soma

Activities Administrator [email protected]



Item: IV. C. Approval of Naming New K-3 Facility “Dakota Prairie Elementary” After reviewing the Naming Committee’s recommendations and consulting with teachers, the name I’d like to propose for consideration is “Dakota Prairie Elementary”.



Item: IV. D. Approval of Policy IGCB-R “Virtual/Online Course Policy” Second Reading. Please find changes and revisions to Policy “IGCB”. Mr. von Fischer/Mrs. Jensen will be available to answer any questions. I recommend you approve.

Policy: IGCB-R BROOKINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT 5-1

Virtual / Online Course Policy

Definition: Virtual or online course – an internet or computer-based course usually monitored and/or

assisted by an employee of the District. All online education programs and courses will be consistent with

District instructional goals and aligned with South Dakota’s academic standards, curriculum frameworks

and assessments, and approved by the South Dakota Department of Education. The administration is

directed to periodically review virtual/online courses to ensure they meet curriculum standards.

Student Application for Online High School Courses

Student will complete prerequisites and meet with the high school counselor to confirm that the

student possesses the skills, knowledge, and motivation needed to be successful in an online

learning environment.

Student will obtain the written approval of the Principal or his/her designee before enrolling in a

virtual/online course. Final approval will be made by Principal or his/her designee before enrolling

in a virtual/online course.

Course may be part of a full- or part-time student schedule. Under special circumstances, it may be

an overload course, based on student eligibility.

Credit for Online Coursework High school students may earn academic credit toward graduation requirements by completing

online courses approved by the South Dakota State Board of Education. Students taking such courses must

be enrolled in the District.

Students enrolling in a .5 credit online course will have five (5) months from the official start date of the

course to complete the course. Courses which are taken through this policy as part of a student’s 7-period

day and are not completed within the 5-month window will be transcripted as a grade of “F”.

High school students my earn up to seven academic credits per year toward graduation requirements by

completing online courses approved by the South Dakota State Board of Education. Students taking such

courses must be enrolled in the District.

Typically, students enrolling in a .5 credit course will have one semester to complete the course. Students

requiring additional time will need to meet with their teacher, high school counselor, and/or Principal to

obtain permission for additional time to complete the course. Upon approval, there will be no penalty for

completing a course after the semester timeframe.

Awarding Credit for Online Coursework

The school must receive an official record of the final grade before awarding credit toward graduation. Only

approved courses shall be recorded on student transcripts.

Credit for online coursework that a student completes prior to enrollment in the Brookings

School District will be transferred subject to the following conditions:

Online credit granted by another accredited high school will be approved and added to the

student’s transcript.

Online credit completed in a non-accredited school or home school setting will be subject to the

credit transfer process outlined in School Board Policy JEAA.

To the goal of creating equity in the highly competitive areas of GPA and class rank, Advance

Placement classes taken through the South Dakota Virtual School (or any other online or electronic

medium) will be transcripted on a 4.0 scale (not a 5.0 scale) unless the course is listed as a

Brookings High School offering in the current year’s registration booklet.

Costs for Online Coursework:

Students are responsible for all fees associated with online coursework. Exceptions may be

made if the district chooses to offer an online course in lieu of offering the face-to-face or classroom

course. In such cases, the course will be listed in the Brookings High School registration booklet.

The Brookings School District will charge students for non-credit courses, summer courses or outside

the regular school day classes.

The Brookings School District will NOT charge a student for an online class that is part of the regular

school day and for which the student will receive credit for graduation. SDCL 13-28-5

Location

Students who are making adequate academic progress in online coursework are not required to take said

courses on campus.

1st Reading: 08/09/2010

2nd Reading: 09/13/ 2010


Online and Hybrid Courses offered by Brookings High School Teachers

Registration:

Student will complete prerequisites and meet with the high school counselor to confirm that the student

possesses the skills, knowledge, and motivation needed to be successful in an online learning

environment. Final approval will be made by Principal or designee before enrolling in an online course.

Location:

Students who are taking an online class are expected to go to a designated location in the high school or

home. Students who are found to not be in one of these locations will be assigned to a location.

Students who choose to leave campus during their online class are required to secure parent permission.

Online Courses Determination:

The South Dakota Virtual School may not be an option for students who qualify for an online course

that is already offered virtually by Brookings High School staff.

Teaching periods:

Any online course taught by a Brooking’s staff member is equal to a traditional face to face course

when calculating the teacher workday. See Master Agreement, Article XVI TEACHER WORKDAY.

Class sizes will not exceed a typical face to face course offering.

Grades:

Students who are taking online courses will need to conference with his or her teacher if they have a

low grade. Staff has the option of selecting the “low grade” threshold for individual courses.

Students who have a grade of F will be automatically assigned to a location in the school until the grade

is passing. Teacher has the option of making a different recommendation.

Unless extenuating circumstances exist…

•Online courses will only be available for Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors.

•A student who fails an online course will not be allowed to take an online course in the future.

1st Reading: 05/12/2014

2nd

Reading: 07/14/2014

BROOKINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT July 14, 2014, Input Sheet Item: V. REORGANIZATION OF BOARD OF EDUCATION

A. Adjournment of 2013-2014 Board B. New Board Member Oath C. Convene 2014-2015 Board – Elect President and Vice-President

I will take over the board meeting and ask for nominations for President of the school board. Once the board has nominated and elected a President I will turn the meeting back over to the new President. The President will then ask for nominations for Vice-President. Sample: Are there any nominations for President? Are there any other nominations? If not, is there a motion to have nominations cease and an unanimous ballot be cast for _________________ as president (vice-president)? Is there a second? If more than one person is nominated, a vote will need to take place


COMMUNICATION ITEM

Item: VII. A. Board Requests


COMMUNICATION ITEM

Item: VII. B. Superintendent’s Report 1. Camelot update 2. New K-3 site/facility progress report – Paul Sahr – Mills


COMMUNICATION ITEM

Item: VII. C. Financial Report – Business Manager

1.


COMMUNICATION ITEM

Item: VII. D. Strategic Plan Update Dr. Melmer is continuing his work on the goals/themes for the district. He met with a group from SDSU in June and plans to meet with the Strategic Plan Advisory Committee in late July/early August, and he’ll follow up with the ad team in early August as well. He would like to meet with the board in late August/early September.


ACTION ITEM Consent Agenda

The consent agenda includes items approved with one motion. That motion will Approve the recommended action for each item on the consent agenda. Any Board Member may remove an item from the consent agenda by asking that it be and have It considered as a separate item. Any item so removed from the consent agenda Shall be considered after other items on the consent business portion of the Agenda have been heard. Item: VIII. Consent Agenda

A. 1. Approval and/or correction of minutes of previous meetings

A. 2. Approval and/or correction of the financial report

A. 3. Approval of annual business

A. 4. Approval of bills

A. 5. Approval of personnel report

A. 6. Approval of enrollment report A. 7. Approval of 2014-15 Salary Listing

A. 8. Approval of Elkton School District to pick students up at the “Little Hall” in Aurora

A. 9. Approval of School Board authorizing membership in SDHSAA



Item: VIII. A. 1. Approval and/or correction of minutes of previous meetings

1

SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

Brookings School District #5-1

June 16, 2014

The regular June meeting of the school board was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by President Marysz

Rames in the Mickelson Middle School Library with the following members present: Van

Fishback, Robert Jostad and Marysz Rames. Absent: Steve Bayer and Matthew Vukovich.

Motion 2013-098 by Fishback, seconded by Jostad to approve the agenda as presented. All voted

aye. Motion carried.

Board requests: None.

In the superintendent’s report, Dr. Roger DeGroot discussed the following: The new K-3 building

project and the Camelot addition.

Financial Report: Business Manager Lueders reported on: Food meal sales.

Motion 2013-099 by Fishback, seconded by Jostad to approve the following consent agenda:

A. 1. Approve the minutes of the May 12, 2014 regular meeting.

A. 2. Approve the following financial reports:

MAY CASH REPORT General Fund: Beginning Balance: $3,232,469.56, Receipts:

$4,404,002.92, Expenditures: $1,585,624.07, Ending Balance: $6,050,848.41. Capital Outlay:

Beginning Balance: $1,519,840.26, Receipts: $1,659,148.45, Expenditures: $170,224.03, Ending

Balance: $3,008,764.68. Special Education: Beginning Balance: $1,902.12, Receipts:

$1,116,425.21, Expenditures: $490,804.27, Ending Balance: $627,523.06; Pension Fund:

Beginning Balance: $510,101.82, Receipts: $166,183.06, Expenditures: $0.00, Ending Balance:

$676,284.88. Bond Redemption (MS): Beginning Balance: $875,580.31, Receipts: $315,499.73,

Expenditures: $250,000.00, Ending Balance: $941,080.04. Bond Redemption (4-5): Beginning

Balance: $249,686.78, Receipts: $196,929.65, Expenditures: $0.00, Ending Balance: $446,616.43.

Capital Projects: Beginning Balance: $13,740,825.46, Receipts: $260,727.83, Expenditures:

$0.00, Ending Balance: $14,001,553.29. Food Service: Beginning Balance: $579,428.56,

Receipts: $96,541.54, Expenditures: $116,198.76, Ending Balance: $559,771.34. Enterprise

Fund: Beginning Balance: $24,242.33, Receipts: $32,170.00, Expenditures: $2,276.79, Ending

Balance: $54,135.54. Self Insurance: Beginning Balance: $73,203.40, Receipts: $357,171.48,

Expenditures: $20,960.37, Ending Balance: $409,414.51. Trust & Agency: Beginning Balance:

$567,135.44, Receipts: $47,896.72, Expenditures: $96,097.33, Ending Balance: $518,934.83.

JUNE UNLEADED/DIESEL GAS QUOTES

Martin Oil-Unleaded $3.153, Diesel #1 N/A, Diesel #2 $3.256; Anderson Oil-Unleaded $3.1755,

Diesel #1 N/A, Diesel #2 $3.2610; AgFirst Coop- Unleaded $3.246, Diesel #1 N/A, Diesel #2

$3.596.

MAY PAYROLL REPORT General Fund - $1,306,202.46 of which $920,093.54 instructional,

$335,740.91 support services, and $50,368.01 co-curricular; Special Education - $287,308.33;

2

Pension Fund – $0.00; Food Service - $56,474.95; Enterprise Fund - $1,026.99; TOTAL

PAYROLL - $1,651,012.73.

A. 3. Approve the following bills:

Checking Account #2, Fund 10, GENERAL FUND, A-OX WELDING SUPPLY CO INC,

SUPPLIES, 42.00, ABERDEEN NEWS COMPANY, ADVERTISING/RECRUITING,

334.67, ACCO BRANDS DIRECT, CALENDARS/SUPPLIES, 22.29, ALLEGRA PRINT &

IMAGING/INSTY-PRINTS, SUPPLIES, 684.85, ARGUS LEADER MEDIA #1085,

SERVICE/SUPPLIES, 714.08, ARGUS LEADER MEDIA, ADVERTISING, 4,065.71,

AURORA AUTO BODY & GLASS, SERVICE, 1,348.50, B & B AUTO SALES,

RENTALS/VEHICLES, 424.80, BERSETH, STEVE , TRAVEL/WORKER, 25.00,

BIELFELDT, DARLA , ACCOMPANIST, 80.00, BJORKLUND, VONDA,

TRAVEL/SUPPLIES/REIMB, 20.00, BOLSTAD, TYLER , TRAVEL/SUPPLIES/REIMB,

20.00, BORNS GROUP, MAIL SERVICE, 1,486.02, BROOKINGS AREA CTC, SUPPLIES,

50.00, BROOKINGS CITY LANDFILL, SERVICE, 7.77, BROOKINGS DAILY

REGISTER, SERVICE, 3,447.55, BROOKINGS EDUCATION ASSOC, SERVICE, 564.13,

BROOKINGS ENGRAVING, SUPPLIES/SERVICE, 897.64, BROOKINGS PLUMBING &

HEATING, SERVICE, 4,593.89, BROOKINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT 5-1, SERVICE,

1,511.42, BULLINGTON, TAMARA, SERVICES, 40.00, BUNKERS, LOREEN,

TRAVEL/SUPPLIES/REIMB, 79.44, CDH GOLF, SERVICE, 125.00, CENTERPOINT

ENERGY SERVICES, INC., SUPPLIES, 10,232.04, CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPLY, INC.,

SUPPLIES/EQUIP/SERVICE, 3,676.35, CH UPHOLSTERY, SERVICE/SUPPLIES, 405.00,

CHURCHILL,MANOLIS,FREEMAN,KLUDT, LEGAL SERVICE, 1,957.25, CITY OF

BROOKINGS, SERVICE, 3,125.47, CLITES ELECTRIC INC, SERVICE, 457.37,

COUNSELING RESOURCES FOR ELEMENTARY GRADES, SUPPLIES, 197.78, COVER

TO COVER, SUPPLIES, 348.86, CULLIGAN WATER CONDITIONING, SERVICE, 67.25,

DAKOTA DATA SHRED, SERVICE, 49.59, DAKOTA EDUCATION CONSULTING LLC,

SERVICES, 657.40, DANIELS OLSEN, SUPPLIES, 272.52, DEGROOT, ROGER,

TRAVEL/SUPPLIES/REIMB, 325.60, DEHAVEN, SHELLI, MEAL

REIMBURSEMENTS/TRACK, 20.00, DELTA SYSTEMS CO INC, SUPPLIES, 52.94,

DICK, MERLE , TRAVEL/SUPPLIES/REIMB, 6.10, DORN, MONICA, SERVICES-T&F

TIMER, 40.00, DUNBAR, JOLINE , TRAVEL/SUPPLIES/REIMB, 6.20, DUST-TEX

SERVICES, SUPPLIES/SERVICE, 1,711.68, EDUCATIONAL INNOVATIONS,

SUPPLIES, 778.53, EMPIRE MUSIC CO. LTD, SUPPLIES, 292.00, ENGEBRETSON,

TRAVIS , TRAVEL/SUPPLIES/REIMB, 20.00, ENGLEMAN, LAURA, JUDGE-STRING

CONTEST - MMS, 150.00, ENTWISTLE, KATHLEEN, TRAVEL/SUPPLIES/REIMB,

1,100.00, ERICKSON, RITA, TRAVEL/SUPPLIES/REIMB, 20.00, FJELDOS, JUSTIN ,

TRACK & FIELD JUDGE, 40.00, HAI, DEAN, UNIFORM ALLOWANCE, 125.00,

HANSON, MATTHEW, TRAVEL/SUPPLIES/REIMB, 75.00, HAUFF MID-AMERICA

SPORTS, SUPPLIES, 795.10, HAWKINS WATER TREATMENT GROUP, SUPPLIES,

863.09, HAYS COMPANIES, SERVICE, 3,000.00, HAZELTON, JAMES, SERVICES-T&F

JUDGE, 20.00, HELSPER & MAHLKE, LEGAL SERVICE, 5,480.00, HILLYARD,

SUPPLIES, 135.00, HOLDAHL COMPANY, SUPPLIES, 24.18, HOMESTEAD DO-IT

CENTER, SUPPLIES, 16.57, HY-VEE STORE , SUPPLIES, 1,356.62, J W PEPPER

ACCOUNT #53-103492, SUPPLIES, 17.79, JACOBSON, CHRISTOPHER,

CHOREOGRAPHY, 75.00, JASPER, JOSHUA, CHOREOGRAPHY, 75.00, JENSEN,

3

JACKIE, TRAVEL/SUPPLIES/REIMB, 10.90, JOHNSON CONTROLS,

SUPPLIES/SERVICES, 281.30, JOHNSON, JOSHUA, TRAVEL/SUPPLIES/REIMB, 20.00,

JOSTEN'S INC, SUPPLIES/SERVICE, 11.72, K & M MUSIC, SUPPLIES, 296.70,

KENNER PLUMBING & HEATING, SERVICE, 794.07, KEPHART, LUCY ,

TRAVEL/SUPPLIES/REIMB, 40.00, KONE INC, SERVICE, 228.14, LAMER, ANN,

TRAVEL/SUPPLIES/REIMB, 70.00, LARSEN, JAY, SERVICES, 170.00, LIBRARY

STORE INC., SUPPLIES, 287.83, LIVINGSTON, JOHN , SERVICES-T&F STARTER,

70.00, LOWE'S HOME CENTERS INC, SUPPLIES, 69.97, MAFFETT, GARY,

TRAVEL/SUPPLIES/REIMB, 20.00, MAHANKE, MAKENNA, WORKER, 35.00,

MARTIN OIL COMPANY, SUPPLIES, 11,701.83, MASTERCARD CORP, CREDIT

CARD, 93,496.79, MATHESON, SUPPLIES, 188.95, MELIUS, JODI,

TRAVEL/SUPPLIES/REIMB, 20.00, MID CENTRAL EDUCATIONAL COOP, SERVICE,

2,600.00, MIDWEST ALARM CO INC, SERVICE, 1,871.07, MIDWEST GLASS INC,

SERVICE, 233.68, MIELKE, DANIEL, LOVE & LOGIC FACILITATOR, 150.00, MILLER,

SCOTT , TRAVEL/SUPPLIES/REIMB, 40.00, MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL,

SUPPLIES, 18.23, NAPA AUTO PARTS, SUPPLIES, 718.76, ND CENTER FOR

DISTANCE EDUCATION, REGISTRATION, 1,000.00, NIELSEN'S, SERVICE, 736.89,

NORTH CENTRAL INTERNATIONAL, REPAIRS, 755.93, NORTHWESTERN ENERGY,

SERVICE, 3,570.29, ORIENTAL TRADING COMPANY, SUPPLIES, 62.50, OUTLAW

GRAPHICS, SUPPLIES, 45.00, PARMELY, JANICE, TRAVEL/SUPPLIES/REIMB, 39.53,

PARTY DEPOT, SUPPLIES, 68.98, PEARSON SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT SERVICES,

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, 7,000.00, PRAIRIE GRAPHICS INC, SUPPLIES,

2,921.36, PRO BUILD, SUPPLIES/EQUIPMENT, 515.97, PROJECT LEAD THE WAY,

INC, SERVICES, 18,180.00, RAABE, RONALD, TRAVEL/SUPPLIES/REIMB, 99.98,

REALLY GOOD STUFF, SUPPLIES, 438.01, RENTAL DEPOT, RENTAL, 17.11,

RINEHART, CLINT , CLOTHING ALLOWANCE, 116.58, RINEHART, PHILLIP,

TRAVEL/SUPPLIES/REIMB, 75.18, RIPPERT, HALEY, YEARBOOK FEE

REIMBURSEMENT, 15.00, RUDD, MELISSA, SERVICE, 300.00, RUNNING'S FARM &

FLEET, SUPPLIES, 108.20, SACHEN, NITA , TRAVEL/SUPPLIES/REIMB, 31.64,

SADDLEBACK EDUCATIONAL INC, SUPPLIES, 141.12, SCHEPKER, DANIEL,

TRAVEL/SUPPLIES/REIMB, 25.71, SCHOLASTIC MAGAZINES, SUPPLIES, 15.50,

SCHOOL SPECIALTY-VALLEY DIV., SUPPLIES/EQUIPMENT, 3,295.19,

SCHUNEMAN EQUIPMENT CO., SUPPLIES, 147.46, SDSSA, SERVICE, 150.00, SDSU

PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, SERVICES, 538.75, SERVALL TOWEL AND LINEN

SUPPLY, SUPPLIES, 20.54, SHELSTA, CORBY, JUDGE-STRING CONTEST - MMS,

150.00, SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO, SUPPLIES, 151.35, SILVA, JESSICA,

TRAVEL/SUPPLIES/REIMB, 20.00, SIOUX RIVER CYCLERY INC,

SUPPLIES/SERVICE, 6,566.00, SMIDT, AMANDA, SERVICES-T&F, 336.75, SMIDT,

JASON, TRAVEL/SUPPLIES/REIMB, 275.00, STAN HOUSTON EQUIPMENT CO INC,

SUPPLIES, 96.75, STAR LAUNDRY/DRY CLEANERS INC, SERVICE, 77.25, STATE OF

SD PMB 0112, SERVICE, 274.81, STEFFENSEN, TIMOTHY,

TRAVEL/SUPPLIES/REIMB, 20.00, STEWART, MARGARET,

TRAVEL/SUPPLIES/REIMB, 20.00, STUART, CHARLES, TRAVEL/SUPPLIES/REIMB,

20.00, STUART, HANNAH, SCHOLARSHIP, 20.00, SUBWAY-BROOKINGS,

TRAVEL/SUPPLIES, 846.15, SWIFTEL CENTER, SUPPLIES, 3,251.50, TAYLOR MUSIC,

INC, SUPPLIES/EQUIP, 800.00, THALER, KAREN, SERVICES-T&F FINISH CLERK,

4

20.00, THOMAS, GARY , TRAVEL/SUPPLIES/REIMB, 18.00, TIEFENTHALER,

KENNETH, TRAVEL/SUPPLIES/REIMB, 70.00, TOFT, ERIC,

TRAVEL/SUPPLIES/REIMB, 20.00, TOP NOTCH CLEANING SERVICE, SERVICE,

500.00, TOWN & COUNTRY SHOPPER, SERVICE, 84.00, TRITLE, NATHAN,

TRAVEL/SUPPLIES/REIMB, 40.00, UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI, REGISTRATION -

PLTW, 1,150.00, UPS STORE #5064, SERVICE, 710.42, VANDEWEERD, MICHELLE,

TRAVEL/SUPPLIES/REIMB, 33.99, VANTEK COMMUNICATIONS INC,

SERVICE/SUPPLIES, 172.25, VAUX, ADAM, TRAVEL/SUPPLIES/REIMB, 275.00,

VERIZON WIRELESS, SERVICES, 644.21, VERNIER SOFTWARE, SUPPLIES, 400.67,

VIG, BRIANNA , REIMBURSEMENT, 15.00, WAL-MART COMMUNITY BRC,

SUPPLIES, 2,156.66, WARD'S NATURAL SCIENCE, SUPPLIES, 440.86, WATERTOWN

PUBLIC OPINION, SERVICE, 226.44, WEIER, LISA, TRAVEL/SUPPLIES/REIMB,

1,008.64, XEROX CORPORATION, SUPPLIES, 374.00, ZANER-BLOSER

EDUCATIONAL PUBL, SUPPLIES, 1,644.49, Fund Total: 235,460.59. Checking Account

#2, Fund 21, CAPITAL OUTLAY, AUDIO CONNECTION, SUPPLIES, 3,540.00,

BANNER ASSOCIATES INC, SERVICE, 3,495.35, BIGCROW, LYNIA, REFUND, 20.00,

BOUND TO STAY BOUND BOOKS, SERVICE, 480.04, CLARK DREW

CONSTRUCTION, INC, SERVICES, 107,654.07, CLITES ELECTRIC INC, SERVICE,

385.34, COMBINED BUILDING SPECIALTIES, SUPPLIES, 49,935.00, COVER TO

COVER, SUPPLIES, 702.55, FIRST BANK & TRUST, DEBT SERVICE, 1,373,532.50,

FISHER TRACKS INC, SUPPLIES, 66,502.00, FOLLETT SCHOOL SOLUTIONS, INC.,

SUPPLIES, 145.69, GEOTEK ENGINEERING & TEST.SER. INC, SERVICE, 849.50,

GUMDROP BOOKS, SUPPLIES, 536.96, HAMMRICH, AARON, REFUND RETURNED

LIBRARY BOOKS, 15.00, HILLYARD, SUPPLIES, 2,154.60, HOUGHTON MIFFLIN

HARCOURT COMPANY, SUPPLIES, 206.61, JOHNSON CONTROLS,

SUPPLIES/SERVICES, 2,260.61, KENNER PLUMBING & HEATING, SERVICE,

3,828.56, LION'S QUEST PROGRAMS, SUPPLIES, 1,325.80, M J DALSIN INC,

SERVICES, 469.84, MASTERCARD CORP, CREDIT CARD, 36,059.41, MIDWEST

GLASS INC, SERVICE, 621.88, PHEASANTLAND INDUSTRIES, SUPPLIES, 16.00,

PRO-ED, SUPPLIES, 112.15, PRUSSMAN CONTRACTING COMPANY, SERVICE,

210.00, SCHOOL SPECIALTY-VALLEY DIV., SUPPLIES/EQUIPMENT, 1,585.64, SD

ENERGY MANAGEMENT OFFICE, LOAN, 45,120.00, Fund Total: 1,701,765.10.

Checking Account #2, Fund 22, SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND, ADVANCE, SERVICE,

3,089.65, ANSHUTZ, JENNIFER, TRAVEL/SUPPLIES/REIMB, 38.76, ARAMARK

CAMPUS SERVICES, SUPPLIES, 238.93, ASMUSSEN, HEATHER,

TRAVEL/SUPPLIES/REIMB, 68.26, BAULD, SARA, SUPPLIES, 39.39, BEHAVIOR

CARE SPECIALISTS, SERVICE, 5,121.25, BHSSC-SD SPEC ED PROGRAMS/TSLP

JOINT CON, CONFERENCE, 25.00, BOHLMANN, LINDA, TRAVEL/SUPPLIES/REIMB,

13.56, BORNS GROUP, MAIL SERVICE, 21.97, BROOKINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT 5-1,

SERVICE, 650.00, CHILDREN'S CARE HOSPITAL & SCHOOL, SERVICE, 9,999.12,

CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY, SERVICE, 15,102.76, CHRISTIANSON, SHERRI,

TRAVEL/SUPPLIES/REIMB, 41.81, EAST DAKOTA EDUCATIONAL COOPERATIVE,

SERVICES, 2,267.80, HAGLUND, GLENDA, TRAVEL/SUPPLIES/REIMB, 46.33, HY-

VEE STORE , SUPPLIES, 30.00, ISI, LLC, SERVICES, 515.40, JOHNER, EVELYN,

TRAVEL/SUPPLIES/REIMB, 370.36, MACA, SALLY, TRAVEL/SUPPLIES/REIMB,

60.57, MASTERCARD CORP, CREDIT CARD, 1,667.95, NIELSON, AMY,

5

TRAVEL/SUPPLIES/REIMB, 39.32, NORCOSTCO INC., SUPPLIES, 151.46, POWERS,

MICHELLE, TRAVEL/SUPPLIES/REIMB, 278.18, PRO-ED, SUPPLIES, 38.50, SCHOOL

SPECIALTY-VALLEY DIV., SUPPLIES/EQUIPMENT, 243.40, SONNENBURG,

CRYSTAL, TRAVEL/SUPPLIES/REIMB, 8.53, SOUTHEAST AREA COOPERATIVE,

SERVICE, 488.59, UPS STORE #5064, SERVICE, (449.34), VERIZON WIRELESS,

SERVICES, 61.90, WAL-MART COMMUNITY BRC, SUPPLIES, 74.65, ZERFAS,

STACEY, TRAVEL/SUPPLIES/REIMB, 12.09, Fund Total: 40,356.15. Checking Account

#2, Fund 31, MIDDLE SCHOOL BOND, FIRST BANK & TRUST, DEBT SERVICE,

280,563.88, Fund Total: 280,563.88. Checking Account #2, Fund 32, CAMELOT 4-5

BOND REDEMPTION, FIRST BANK & TRUST, DEBT SERVICE, 361,600.00, Fund

Total: 361,600.00. Checking Account #2, Fund 41, CAPITAL PROJECTS NEW K-3

SCHOOL, DESIGN ARC, SERVICE, 63,965.70, Fund Total: 63,965.70. Checking Account

#2, Fund 51, CHILD NUTRITION, BORNS GROUP, MAIL SERVICE, 18.36, BRADLEY,

CRYSTAL, LUNCH ACCOUNT REFUND, 65.70, BRITZMAN, STEVE, LUNCH

ACCOUNT REFUND, 52.30, COCA COLA OF CENTRAL SD/WATERTOWN, SUPPLIES,

45.00, CREGO, LORI, TRAVEL/SUPPLIES/REIMB, 14.95, DEAN FOODS NC LLC,

SUPPLIES, 4,429.69, DERDALL, DAVE, LUNCH ACCOUNT REFUND, 116.20, DUBA,

LAURA, TRAVEL/SUPPLIES/REIMB, 1,372.75, ELSINGER, GARY, LUNCH ACCOUNT

REFUND, 1.60, FOOD SERVICES OF AMERICA, SUPPLIES, 4,326.97, HARTMANN,

DARRELL, LUNCH ACCOUNT REFUND, 105.85, HUNTER, JENNIFER, LUNCH

ACCOUNT REFUND, 1.80, INSTITUTIONS SERVICES, INC, SERVICE, 2,630.87,

JOHNSON, MARI, TRAVEL/SUPPLIES/REIMB, 59.55, JORGENSEN, KRISTINA,

REFUND LUNCH ACCOUNT, 6.60, KENNER PLUMBING & HEATING, SERVICE,

61.20, LI, CHUNLIN , LUNCH ACCOUNT REFUND, 27.80, MASTERCARD CORP,

CREDIT CARD, 37.60, MATTSON, PRISCILLA, LUNCH ACCOUNT REFUND, 1.80,

PAN-O-GOLD BAKING COMPANY, SUPPLIES, 910.40, POSSEHL, IVER, LUNCH

ACCOUNT REFUND, 20.50, REINHART FOODSERVICE LLC, SUPPLIES, 2,008.53,

SHUMAKER, LAURA, LUNCH ACCOUNT REFUND, 12.25, SNA OF SD,

REGISTRATION, 650.00, STAHL, BRADY, REFUND LUNCH ACCOUNT, 33.70, STAR

LAUNDRY/DRY CLEANERS INC, SERVICE, 140.75, VLAMINCK, PAULA, LUNCH

ACCOUNT REFUND, 90.80, WORDWARE, SUPPLIES/MAINT AGREEMENT, 1,030.00,

ZHONG, LI, LUNCH ACCOUNT REFUND, 40.15, Fund Total: 18,313.67. Checking

Account #2, Fund 53, ENTERPRISE FUND, CUSHING, JOANNE, REIMB FOR

SUMMER CAMPS, 100.00, HALVORSON, VIRGINIA, CAMP REFUND, 40.00,

MURPHY, CYNTHIA, REIMB SUMMER CAMP FEES, 40.00, Fund Total: 180.00.

Checking Account Total: 2,702,205.09.

Checking Account #2, Trust and Agency Imprest Reimbursement: REF T&F QUALIFIER, CHARRON STEVE,130.00, ASST STARTER T&F QUALIFIER,

LOECKER ROGER, 70.00, MILEAGE FROM HURON, WENDELGASS MARK, 55.50,

MEET STARTER T&F QUALIFIER, WENDELGASS MARK, 100.00, BG CK, DIV. OF

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION, 173.00, AUTISM WORKSHOP, CENTER FOR

DISABILITIES, 500.00, MILEAGE, GRUENHAGEN CHRISTOPHER, 42.92, T & F

ASSEMBLY CLERK, HANSON MATTHEW,25.00, T & F OMNI BOARD, SMIDT

AMANDA, 75.00,T & F HY-TEK OPERATOR, SMIDT JASON, 75.00, T & F HY-TEK

OPERATOR, VAUX ADAM, 75.00, TRACK & FIELD ANNOUNCER, BERSETH STEVE,

6

25.00, ENTRY FEE, HURON SCHOOL DISTRICT, 75.00, T & F STARTER, LARSEN

JAY, 50.00, REG'N, SASD "SCHOOL ADM SOUTH DAKOTA", 675.00, IMPREST FUND

Total: 2146.42.

Mastercard Credit Card

ABERDEEN E SUPER 8 MOTEL, TRAVEL, 529.92; ACCO BRANDS DIRECT,

SUPPLIES, 54.04; ACCURATE LABEL DESIGNS, SUPPLIES, 378.95; ACT*Cincinnati,

REGISTRATION, 800.00; AG FIRST FARMERS COOP, SUPPLIES, 242.05;

AIRPORTBAGS.COM, TRAVEL, 25.00; ALLEGRA, SUPPLIES, 111.59; AMAZON

MKTPLACE, SUPPLIES, 2,563.55; AmazonPrime, DUES, 99.00; APL*APPLE ITUNES

STORE, SUPPLIES, 1.05; AUDIO CONNECTIONS, SUPPLIES, 99.96; AWL*PEARSON

EDUCATION, SUPPLIES, 10,572.05; AWL*Teachervision.com, SUPPLIES, 39.95;

BARNES & NOBLE, SUPPLIES, 986.82; BROOKINGS AREA TRANSIT, TRAVEL,

216.00; BROOKINGS CAR QUEST, SUPPLIES, 40.99; BROOKINGS ENGRAVING,

SUPPLIES, 38.75; BROOKINGS MUNICIPAL UT, UTILITIES, 5,315.33; BROOKINGS

PIZZA RANCH, MEALS, 51.36; BROOKINGS UTILITIES, UTILITIES, 41,324.20;

CASEYS GEN STORE, TRAVEL, 165.18; CENTRAL BUSINESS SUPPLY, SUPPLIES,

392.83; COMFORT INN, TRAVEL, 1,328.00; CORNER PANTRY, TRAVEL, 191.39;

DAVIS DYSLEXIA ASSOC, REGISTRATION, 3,950.00; FASTENAL COMPANY,

SUPPLIES, 110.50; GOODHEART-WILLCOX PUBL, SUPPLIES, 517.58; GOODWILL,

SUPPLIES, 7.50; GRAYBAR ELECTRIC, SUPPLIES, 791.92; GUADALAJARA MEX

RSTRNT, MEALS, 14.52; HARLOW S BUS SALES, REPAIRS, 205.91; HILLYARD INC,

SUPPLIES, 16,247.22; HP DIRECT, EQUIPMENT, 9,794.40; HY VEE, SUPPLIES, 429.61;

IN TUNE PARTNERS LLC, SUPPLIES, 99.80; INTERSTATE OFFICE PROD, SUPPLIES,

423.79; JONES SCHOOL SUPPLY, SUPPLIES, 47.00; KELVIN, SUPPLIES, 1,859.72;

LAWRENCE LEASING INC, REPAIRS, 1,062.67; LEWIS DRUG, SUPPLIES, 49.43;

LITANIA SPORTS GROUP, EQUIPMENT, 791.00; LOAF N JUG, TRAVEL, 73.50;

LOWES, SUPPLIES, 6,466.09; MEETING THE CHALLENGE, REGISTRATION, 60.00;

MIDWEST ALARM CO INC, SERVICES, 157.50; MR VS BODY SHOP, REPAIRS, 82.68;

MUSIC IN MOTION, SUPPLIES, 11.85; NOBLE INK AND TONER, SUPPLIES, 1,099.08;

NORTHERN COMPUTER TECH, EQUIPMENT, 6,640.00; PAPA JOHNS, MEALS, 40.33;

PAYPAL *SOFTWAREMAC, SUPPLIES, 655.95; POPPLERS MUSIC, SUPPLIES, 298.15;

RADIOSHACK, SUPPLIES, 56.46; RUNNINGS, SUPPLIES, 473.51; SAMSCLUB,

SUPPLIES, 113.36; SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIRS, SUPPLIES, 184.85; SF REGIONAL

AIRPORT, TRAVEL, 35.00; SFI*PHOTOSBYSHUTTERFLY, SUPPLIES, 95.36; SHELL

OIL, TRAVEL, 117.01; TCD*CENGAGE LEARNING, SUPPLIES, 298.38; TEXTBOOK 4

LESS, SUPPLIES, 1,869.60; USI ED GOV, SUPPLIES, 2,557.49; WAL-MART, SUPPLIES,

1,232.12; WASHINGTON PAVILION, DUES, 415.25; WW TIRE SERVICE, REPAIRS,

1,015.74; XEROX CORPORATION, SERVICES, 5,241.96; TOTAL 131,261.75

A. 4. Approve the following personnel report:

1. Contract(s):

a. Linda Bohlmann, HS, Special Education Teacher, $50,458;

b. Brett Larsen, MMS, Grade 8 Social Studies, $32,132 + ED $2,546 =

$34,678;

c. Katie Burggaff, MMS, Grade 6 Reading Teacher, $33,126;

7

d. Cynthia Murphy, MMS, Grade 6 Core Teacher, $34,014;

e. Cory Davis, Medary, Grade 1 Teacher, $37,537;

f. Kalee Greve, Medary, Kindergarten Teacher, $33,126;

g. Jason Kassa, Medary, K-3 Tech Teacher, $32,132;

h. Tara Seitz, Hillcrest, Special Ed Teacher, $32,629 + ED $3,055 =

$35,684;

i. Mary Lunneborg, MMS, Alternative Classroom, $51,482;

j. Amber Texley, Hillcrest, Grade 3 Teacher, $33,126;

k. Dave Kuhlman, MMS, Athletic Manager, $7,637;

l. Bill Scholten, HS, Head Boys & Girls Golf Coach, $9,166;

m. Todd Foster, MMS, MMS Ass’t Principal, $75,000;

n. Brant Ravenscroft, District, Transportation Director, $52,500;

o. Chris Mitchell, MMS, Grade 6 Science, $33,504;

p. Bob Ritter, Camelot, PT PE, $15.50/hr;

q. Tania Meier, Camelot, PT Tech, $15.50/hr;

r. Jana Hunt, HS, Math Teacher, $32,629 + ED $1,485 = $34,114;

s. Adam Juba, HS, Math Teacher, $32,132;

2. Additional Hiring(s):

a. Summer School:

$23.78/hr – Amy Lamoreux, Sherri Christianson, Lori Crego,

Ellen Hollmann, Sarah Anderson, Sarah Broesder

$42.56/hr – Teresa Charlson

$49.56/hr – Missy Osbeck

$41.90/hr – Andrea Schultz

$36.84/hr – Lucy Kephart

$28.78 – Lindsey Abbas

$37.55 – Nicole Anderson

$11.62/hr – Deb Brockberg, Sara Bauld, Barb Rounds,

Stephanie Goldhorn, Susan Coughlin, Stacey Zerfas,

Tyler Schneider

b. Lisa Weier, Training sessions - $3,500;

c. Matt Christie, Summer math curriculum - $832.20

d. Summer Tech workers @ $15.50/hr:

1. Matt Christie

2. Cami Vaux

3. Rachelle Engebrecht

4. Mandy Smidt

e. Summer Paint Crew for 2014:

1. Dawn McCarthy – Supervisor - $14.90/hr

2. Jason Hirrschoff – Foreman - $10.80/hr

3. Larissa Miller – Worker - $9.25/hr

4. Eric Toft – Worker - $9.25/hr

5. Pam Nass – Worker $9.25/hr

6. Darci Gundvaldson – Worker - $9.25/hr

7. Josh Kirchner – New Worker - $8.65/hr

8. Gary Maffett – Worker - $9.25/hr

8

9. David Monnens – Worker - $9.25/hr

10. Caylee Costello – Worker - $9.25/hr

f. Project Lead the Way camp:

1. Jane Syltie - $2,100

2. Lisa Weier - $1,000

3. Resignation(s):

a. Mari Jo Johnson, MMS, effective end of 2013-14 school year;

b. Jenny Hallan, Medary, SE TA, effective end of 2013-14 school year;

c. Susan Couglin, MMS, Special Ed TA, effective end of 2013-14 school

year;

d. Chad Adamson, ED volleyball coach, effective end of 2013-14 school

year;

e. Lori Knadle, Medary, Kindergarten Teacher, effective end of 2013-14

school year;

f. Grace Bettendorf, Medary, Special Ed Teacher, effective end of

2013-14 school year;

g. Linda Steinlicht, Medary, Food Service, effective end of 2013-14

school year

A. 5. Approve the following enrollment report:

1. Approve the Open Enrollment Application into the district for the following

students:

a. 14-15 (12-14)

Note: There are 17 (Out of District) students for 2014-15

A. 6. Approve SDHSAA Large-School Group Board of Education Representative (Run-

off) Sandy Klatt, Brandon Valley

A. 7. Approve SDHSAA Division III Representative (Run-off) Linda Whitney, Sanborn

Central High School

All voted aye. Motion carried.

Motion 2013-100 by Jostad, seconded by Fishback to approve 2014-15 Classified Handbook. All

voted aye. Motion carried.

Motion 2013-101 by Jostad, seconded by Fishback to approve the 2014-15 AFSCME Local 1953

Brookings School Custodians Negotiated Agreement. All voted aye. Motion carried.

Motion 2013-102 by Jostad, seconded by Fishback to approve the following 2013-2014 Budget

Supplement/Contingency transfer:

General Fund Debit Credit

10 1210 000 111 000 000 Salary Assistant $ 2,000.00

10 1210 000 120 000 000 Substitutes $ 2,000.00

10 1250 000 120 000 000 Substitutes $ 1,000.00

10 1299 000 120 000 201 Substitutes $ 2,000.00

10 2134 000 410 000 000 Supplies $ 4,500.00

10 2222 000 111 000 101 Salaries $ 1,000.00

10 2222 000 110 000 201 Salaries $ 2,000.00

10 2222 000 110 000 301 Salaries $ 1,500.00

10 2314 000 399 000 000 School Elections $ 6,725.00

10 2315 000 399 000 000 Legal Services $ 5,000.00

9

10 2317 000 399 000 000 Audit $ 500.00

10 2410 000 112 000 102 Salaries $ 4,000.00

10 2410 000 112 000 103 Salaries $ 4,000.00

10 2642 000 350 000 000 Advertising Recruitment $ 4,000.00

10 6100 352 110 000 000 Salaries $ 800.00

10 6100 352 334 000 000 Travel $ 800.00

10 6100 353 410 000 000 Supplies Football $ 2,000.00

10 6900 000 334 000 000 Travel $ 8,000.00

10 6900 381 334 001 000 NFL Trip $ 3,000.00

10 7000 000 690 000 000 Contingency $ 54,825.00

SUPPLEMENT

10 4158 000 Title I Revenue $ 8,600.00

10 1273 406 111 000 102 Salaries $ 4,300.00

10 1273 406 111 000 103 Salaries $ 4,300.00

10 1110 000 Taxes $ 147,500.00

10 1111 000 110 000 101 Salaries $ 20,000.00

10 1111 000 110 000 103 Salaries $ 35,000.00

10 1111 000 120 000 103 Substitutes $ 6,000.00

10 1111 000 220 000 103 Retirement $ 2,000.00

10 1111 000 230 000 103 Insurance $ 30,000.00

10 1121 000 120 000 201 Substitutes $ 20,000.00

10 1299 000 111 000 301 Salaries $ 12,000.00

10 1299 000 120 000 301 Substitutes $ 2,500.00

10 2134 000 110 000 000 Salaries $ 13,000.00

10 2134 000 220 000 000 Retirement $ 1,000.00

10 2134 000 230 000 000 Insurance $ 6,000.00

Capital Outlay Debit Credit

21 1110 000 Taxes $ 27,000.00

21 3129 000 State Grants $ 28,000.00

21 5125 000 Proceeds from C.O. Certificates

$ 750,000.00

21 7000 000 Use of Fund Balance $ 65,000.00

21 1121 000 549 000 201 Equipment over $5,000 $ 5,000.00

21 1131 000 479 000 301 Equipment under $5,000 $ 20,000.00

21 2227 000 471 000 000 Computer under $5,000 $ 30,000.00

21 2542 000 520 000 000 Camelot Addition $ 550,000.00

21 2543 000 530 001 000 BHS Track Project $ 65,000.00

21 2549 000 323 000 000 Upgrades to Heating Systems $ 40,000.00

21 2549 000 549 000 102 Equipment over $5,000 $ 10,000.00

21 2549 000 323 000 103 Repairs Hillcrest $ 10,000.00

21 2549 000 549 000 103 Equipment over $5,000 $ 5,000.00

21 2549 000 323 000 201 Repairs Middle School $ 25,000.00

21 2549 000 549 000 201 Equipment over $5,000 $ 10,000.00

21 2549 000 323 000 301 Repairs High School $ 80,000.00

21 2549 000 549 000 301 Equipment over $5,000 $ 20,000.00

Special Education Debit Credit

22 3129 000 State Aid Extra Ord Cost Fund $ 134,000.00


10


22 1222 000 230 000 102 Insurance $ 4,000.00



22 1222 000 120 000 201 Substititutes $ 7,000.00

22 1226 000 110 000 000 Salary - Teacher $ 15,000.00

22 2142 000 399 000 000 Purchased Services $ 20,000.00

22 2142 000 410 000 000 Supplies - Testing $ 7,000.00

22 2152 000 110 000 000 Salary Teachers $ 6,000.00

22 2730 000 114 000 000 Salary Drivers $ 10,000.00

Bond Redemption MS/K-3

31 5121 000 Bond Proceeds $ 345,000.00

31 5000 024 612 Interest K-3 Bond $ 260,000.00

31 5000 024 613 Bank Fees $ 500.00

31 7000 000 690 Applied to Fund Balance $ 84,500.00

K-3 Building Project

41 5121 000 Bond Proceeds $ 14,650,000.00

41 2535 000 520 K-3 Building Construction $ 2,000,000.00

41 5000 000 614 Costs of Issuance $ 140,000.00

41 7000 000 690 Applied to Fund Balance $ 12,510,000.00

Food Service

51 1610 601 Student Lunch $ 25,000.00

51 4810 600 Federal Reimb Breakfast $ 5,000.00

51 4810 601 Federal Reimb Lunch $ 25,000.00

51 4820 000 Commodities $ 75,000.00

51 2569 000 110 Regular Salary $ 15,000.00

51 2569 000 461 Food Purchases $ 40,000.00

51 2569 000 462 Commodities $ 75,000.00

Self Insured Insurance

57 1971 001 Health Insurance Premiums $ 550,000.00

57 4621 001 654 Health Insurance claims $ 450,000.00

57 4622 001 640 Health Insurance fees $ 100,000.00

All voted aye. Motion carried.

Discussion was held on Naming of New Facility (July School Board meeting – old business)

Motion 2013-103 by Fishback, seconded by Jostad to adjourn the meeting at 6:16 p.m. All voted

aye. Motion carried.

____________________________________

Marysz Rames, President of the School Board

____________________________________

Brian Lueders, District Business Manager

Published once at the total approximate cost of $213.65

11

BROOKINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT 5-1 - CASH REPORT May 2014 GENERAL FUND CAPITAL OUTLAY SPECIAL

EDUCATION

PENSION FUND BOND

REDEMPTION MMS

BOND

REDEMPTION 4-

5

CAPITAL

PROJECTS K-3

FOOD SERVICE ENTERPRISE

FUND

SELF

INSURANCE

TRUST &

AGENCY

TOTAL

10 21 22 24 31 32 41 51 53 57 71 & 76

Beginning Balance $3,232,469.56 $1,519,840.26 $1,902.12 $510,101.82 $875,580.31 $249,686.78 $13,740,825.46 $579,428.56 $24,242.33 $73,203.40 $567,135.44 $21,374,416.04

Receipts: Local $3,626,801.86 $1,659,148.45 $884,937.21 $166,183.06 $315,499.73 $196,929.65 $260,727.83 $42,154.97 $32,170.00 $357,171.48 $47,896.72 $7,589,620.96

County $26,385.06 $26,385.06

State $565,816.00 $231,488.00 $797,304.00

Federal $54,386.57 $54,386.57

Loans/Repayment $185,000.00 $185,000.00

TOTAL RECEIPTS $4,404,002.92 $1,659,148.45 $1,116,425.21 $166,183.06 $315,499.73 $196,929.65 $260,727.83 $96,541.54 $32,170.00 $357,171.48 $47,896.72 $8,652,696.59

TOTAL EXPENDITURES: $1,585,624.07 $170,224.03 $305,804.27 $250,000.00 $116,198.76 $2,276.79 $20,960.37 $96,097.33 $2,547,185.62

Loan Payment $185,000.00 $185,000.00

ENDING CASH BALANCE: $6,050,848.41 $3,008,764.68 $627,523.06 $676,284.88 $941,080.04 $446,616.43 $14,001,553.29 $559,771.34 $54,135.54 $409,414.51 $518,934.83 $27,294,927.01

BROOKINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT 5-1 - CASH REPORT May 2013 GENERAL FUND CAPITAL OUTLAY SPECIAL

EDUCATION

PENSION FUND BOND

REDEMPTION MMS

BOND

REDEMPTION 4-

5

CAPITAL

PROJECTS K-3

FOOD SERVICE ENTERPRISE

FUND

SELF

INSURANCE

TRUST &

AGENCY

TOTAL

10 21 22 24 31 32 41 51 53 57 71

Beginning Balance $2,952,361.50 $2,135,726.96 $460.13 $498,352.84 $272,296.85 $233,211.83 $0.00 $468,630.51 $17,611.13 $0.00 $541,987.45 $7,120,639.20

Receipts: Local $3,719,532.10 $1,628,495.72 $774,187.12 $163,009.59 $318,993.10 $191,553.76 $60,139.15 $250.00 $28,021.54 $49,292.12 $6,933,474.20

County $27,120.08 $27,120.08

State $516,977.00 $68,481.00 $585,458.00

Federal $38,813.00 $68,324.00 $50,394.61 $157,531.61

Loans/Repayment $193,000.00 $193,000.00

TOTAL RECEIPTS $4,495,442.18 $1,628,495.72 $910,992.12 $163,009.59 $318,993.10 $191,553.76 $0.00 $110,533.76 $250.00 $28,021.54 $49,292.12 $7,896,583.89

TOTAL EXPENDITURES: $2,026,553.19 $33,597.83 $294,035.89 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $104,159.91 $0.00 $0.00 $67,990.54 $2,526,337.36

Loan Payment $193,000.00 $193,000.00

ENDING CASH BALANCE: $5,421,250.49 $3,730,624.85 $424,416.36 $661,362.43 $591,289.95 $424,765.59 $0.00 $475,004.36 $17,861.13 $28,021.54 $523,289.03 $12,297,885.73

Gas Quotes for June Gas Information Martin Anderson Oil AgFirst Coop Unleaded $ 3.153 $ 3.1755 $ 3.246 Diesel #1 $ - $ - $ - Diesel #2 $ 3.256 $ 3.2610 $ 3.596



Item: VIII. A. 2. Approval and/or correction of the financial report



Item: VIII. A. 3. Approval of annual business

Designate: 1 Brian Lueders as Business Manager & Authorized Fiscal Agent of the district, which

will include Title I and other federal programs;

2 Brian Lueders as Custodian of Trust & Agency accounts; 3 That the School Resource Officer shall be the district truant officer; 4 That the Brookings Register shall be the official newspaper; 5 Designate interest earned to respective funds except for Trust & Agency, Self

Insurance fund and Enterprise Fund interest will be transferred to the general fund; 6 That regular school board meetings will be held on the 2nd Monday of each month at

6:00 p.m. in the Library of the George S. Mickelson Middle School with the exceptions of the September board meeting due to Labor Day and the October board meeting due to Native American Day. See Attached schedule. All study and work sessions will be held prior to the beginning of every regular Board Meeting at the discretion of the Board President. Per board policy BDB.

7 That board member compensation will be $60 per meeting if serving in an official capacity and that compensation for attending all other meetings will be $10 per meeting, exception will be made for board members sitting on Interview Teams (compensation for this will be $60.00 am/pm; and

8 That the annual school board election will be held on the 2nd Tuesday in April.

Authorize: 1. The district to participate in the Emergency School Bus Mutual Assistance Pact; 2. The district to inter-fund borrow for cash flow purposes; 3. The district to continue with school resource officer program, as funded by city; 4. The agenda for all meetings of the Board will be prepared by the Superintendent in consultation with the Board President. Per board policy BDDC.

Approve the use of the following law firms: 1. Glover, Helsper and Rasmussen, P.C.; 2. Churchill, Manolis, Freeman, Klundt, Shelton & Burns.

Set the following lunch prices:

1. Breakfast: K/12- $1.50; Adult- $2.00 – Remains the same 2. Lunch: K/5-$2.45; 6/12-$2.70; Adult-$3.30; (increase $.10 for students and

adults) Set Alternative Learning Center Tuition for 2014-15 year - $7,500.00

1. Student activity cards (participants in either athletics or fine arts activities at BHS or

MMS are expected to purchase a student activity card) as per Randy Soma’s recommendation:

BHS (9-12) $ 30

MMS (6-8) $ 20

Camelot (4-5) $ 15

Elementary (K-3) $ 15

Students Activity Card Maximum Not to exceed $ 60 2. Adult Annual Pass (single) $ 75

Adult Annual Passes (2 from the same family) $130 3. Senior Pass (individuals over 62) $ 45 4. Staff & Retired staff (contingent upon working an event) Complimentary Pass 5. Single event admission

Adults $5

Senior citizens (age 62 with Brookings School District Pass or other documentation) $3

Students (K-12) $3

Pre-school Free

Set the following Staff Expense Reimbursement prices: The maximum in-state allowance for meals (overnight only) and lodging is as follows:

Leave Before Return After 1. Breakfast state rate 5:31 a.m. 7:59 a.m. 2. Lunch state rate 11:31 a.m. 12:59 p.m. 3. Dinner state rate 5:31 p.m. 7:59 p.m. 4. Lodging state rate or actual cost if approved by the business office

The maximum out-of-state travel allowance for meals and lodging is as follows:

1. Breakfast state rate 2. Lunch state rate 3. Dinner state rate 4. Lodging state rate or actual cost if approved by the business office

Mileage allowance when traveling by private automobile out of town will be at State rate.

Mileage allowance when traveling by private automobile for in-town driving will at Federal rate

BROOKINGS SCHOOL BOARD

School Board Meeting Dates All dates/times tentative and subject to change

School board meetings are held at the Mickelson Middle School Library, 1801 12th Street

South, Brookings, South Dakota at 6:00 p.m. (unless otherwise noted)*

Date Time Type Monday. August 11, 2014 6:00 p.m. Regular

* Monday, September 15, 2014 6:00 p.m. Regular

* Tuesday, October 14, 2014 6:00 p.m. Regular

Monday, November 10, 2014 6:00 p.m. Regular Monday, December 15, 2014 6:00 p.m. Regular

Monday, January 12, 2015 6:00 p.m. Regular

Monday, February 9, 2015 6:00 p.m. Regular

Monday, March 9, 2015 6:00 p.m. Regular

Monday, April 13, 2015 6:00 p.m. Regular

Monday, May 11, 2015 6:00 p.m. Regular

Monday, June 8, 2015 6:00 p.m. Regular

Monday, July 13, 2015 6:00 p.m. Regular



Item: VIII. A. 4 Approval of bills



Item: VIII. A. 5. Approval of personnel report

1. Approve Contract(s): The Superintendent recommends the School Board approve the following for 2014-2015 school years unless otherwise noted: a. Victoria Riggs, MMS, Behavior Technician, $13.10/hr; b. Kim McCullough, MMS, .5 Special Ed Teacher, $18,284; c. Amanda Devries, Camelot, Behavior Technician, $13.00/hr; d. Tanya Carter, Camelot, Behavior Technician, $14.00/hr; e. Katrina Jenkins, Medary, Behavior Technician, $13.50/hr; f. Cassie Day, Camelot, Behavior Technician, $13.00/hr; g. Samantha Seitz, Medary, Behavior Technician, $13.00/hr; h. Mona Tunender, BHS, Behavior Technician, $13.00/hr; i. Cynthia Hollmann, MMS, Special Ed TA, $11.61/hr; j. Melissa Gent, District, School Psychologist, .5, $24,000; k. Robert Rippe, Medary, Custodian, $12.87/hr;

l. Anneke Nelson, District, School Psychologist, $57,000; m. Daniel Berg, BHS, Business Ed Teacher, $ 44,214; n. Shanna Davids, Medary, Behavior Technician, $13.30/hr; o. Dee Herrig, MMS, Child Nutrition, $10.40/hr; p. Linda Nelson, Camelot, Child Nutrition, $10.40/hr; q. Amy Anderson, BHS, Child Nutrition, $10.40/hr r. Julie Kruse, MMS, Child Nutrition, $10.40/hr s. Ashley McGehee, Medary, Child Nutrition, $10.40/hr t. Paula Vlaminck, MMS, Child Nutrition, $10/40/hr u. Cassandra Richter, BHS, Math Teacher, $32,132; v. Kale Skogen, BHS, Building Trades, $40,338; w. Tami Thvedt, MMS, PT Secretary, $13.78/hr; x. Erin Kasmarik, High School, V Head Boys Soccer Coach, $4,583 y. Jolynn Foster, Medary, Grade 1 Teacher, $44,214;

2. Approve Amended Contract(s):

a. Barb Rounds, Medary/Hillcrest from Special Ed TA to Title 1 TA; b. Cory Davis, Medary from Grade 1 Teacher to Kindergarten; c. Nathan Tritle, Add Head Girls Soccer Coach, $3,819

3. Approve Additional Hiring(s): a. Summer School - ESY: Lucinda O’Connell - $11.62/hr; b. Summer School – MMS - $23.78/hr:

Nathan Tritle Staci Klein Maggie Veldkamp

c. Summer School – BHS: Rita Erickson - $23.78/hr Jennifer Williams - $23.78/hr Marissa Ganci - $11.62/hr

4. Approve Resignation(s):

a. Jennifer Williams, HS Math & Computer Science, effective end of 2013-14 school year;

b. Ed Darrington, District, Substitute Bus Driver, effective June 24, 2014; c. Trusty Surat, Hillcrest, Title/Reading Recovery Teacher, effective end

of 2013-14 school year d. Shaheen Qasmi, District, School Psychologist, effective June 30,

2014; e. Sherry Jackson, Hillcrest, Deaf Educator, effective June 30, 2014; f. Tina Dunbar, Hillcrest, Special Ed TA, effective end of 2013-14 school

year;



Item: VIII. A. 6. Approval of enrollment report

1. Approve the Open Enrollment Application into the district for the following students:

a. 14-15 (12 & 15 withdrew) 2. Denied the Open Enrollment Application into the district for the following

students a. 14-15 (16-17)

Note: There is 18 (Out of District) Student for 2014-15



Item: VIII. A. 7. Approval of the 2014-15 Salary Listing Attached is the 2014-15 Salary Listing. I recommend you approve

2014-15 SALARY LISTING

ADMINISTRATION

BRUBAKKEN, RICHARD PRINCIPAL 87,172.00

DEGROOT, ROGER SUPERINTENDENT 132,796.00

FIEDLER, DAVID PRINCIPAL 84,879.00

FOSTER, TODD ASS'T PRINCIPAL 75,000.00

JENSEN, SHELLY ASS'T PRINCIPAL 75,548.00

LUEDERS, BRIAN BUSINESS MANAGER 102,101.00

MEYER, KELSEY ASS'T BUSINESS MANAGER 50,400.00

POWERS, MICHELLE SPECIAL EDUCATION DIRECTOR 84,999.00

SOMA, RANDAL ACTIVITY DIRECTOR 89,792.00

STEFFENSEN, TIMOTHY PRINCIPAL 91,982.00

THOMAS, GARY PRINCIPAL 80,291.00

VANDEWEERD, MICHELLE DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION 73,500.00

VON FISCHER, PAUL PRINCIPAL 103,821.00

OTHER

ANDERSON, NICOLE SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST 51,882.00

ASMUSSEN, HEATHER BEHAVIOR SPECIALIST 45,000.00

AYRES, LARRY PROJECT SEARCH SPECIALIST 54,075.00

BUNKERS, LOREEN SCHOOL NURSE 29.95 per hour

DEGROOT, DIANE RTI SPECIALIST 22,940.00

DUBA, LAURA CHILD NUTRITION DIRECTOR 50,925.00

GENT, MELISSA SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST 24,000.00

JENSEN, JACKIE A SCHOOL NURSE 23.24 per hour

NELSON, ANNEKA SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST 57,000.00

OSBECK, MELISSA OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST 52.04 per hour

RAVENSCROFT, BRANT TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR 52,500.00

SCHULZ, ANDREA PHYSICAL THERAPIST 41.90 per hour

SMIDT, JASON TECHNOLOGY COORDINATOR 61,130.00

SMIDT, JASON COACH 4,413.00

SONNENBURG, CRYSTAL OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASS'T 20.92 per hour

VAUX, ADAM NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR 52,513.00

VLAMINCK, TRAVIS SUPPORT TECHNICIAN 37,800.00

TEACHERSABBAS, LINDSEY TEACHER 37,647.00

ADAMSON, CHAD TEACHER 42,456.00

GR 8 ASST G BB 2,673.00

ADAMSON, MICHELE TEACHER 33,126.00

ASST V VOLLEYBALL 3,055.00

MS ASST TRACK 1,782.00

ALBERTS, MOLLY TEACHER 33,126.00

ANDERSON, MELISSA TEACHER 38,400.00

ANDERSON, SARAH TEACHER 35,073.00

BAKER, MATTHEW TEACHER 33,126.00

BAKKEN, JONATHAN TEACHER 32,629.00

BALLIS, HOLLY TEACHER 33,623.00

BARSNESS, KAREN TEACHER 35,387.00

BAULD, SARA TEACHER 36,462.00

BAUMAN, KAYLA TEACHER 32,629.00

BERG, DANIEL TEACHER 44,214.00

BERNSTEIN, CHRISTINE TEACHER 41,307.00

BESTE, KATHLEEN TEACHER 49,059.00

BIBBY, MEGHAN TEACHER 34,547.00

BINKLEY, EILEEN TEACHER 34,505.00

BINKLEY, STEVEN TEACHER 35,073.00

BROBACA ADVISOR 1,273.00

ASST TENNIS 1,697.00

BJORKLUND, VONDA TEACHER 49,381.00

V ASST B GOLF 3,055.00

V ASST TRACK 4,583.00

BOEVE, KIMBERLY TEACHER 32,629.00

BOEVER, CHRISTINE TEACHER 51,427.00

BOHLMANN, LINDA TEACHER 50,458.00

BOLSTAD, BRIANNE TEACHER 32,629.00

BOLSTAD, DONNA TEACHER 47,121.00

BOLSTAD, TYLER TEACHER 33,126.00

GR 8 ASST BOYS BB 1,485.00

BOOKS, KELI TEACHER 34,505.00

BORNS, ANN TEACHER 50,244.00

BORTNEM, TERESA TEACHER 45,183.00

BOS, DOROTHY TEACHER 38,400.00

BOTHUN, MELISSA TEACHER 32,629.00

BRADENJORGENSON, PATRICIA TEACHER 51,482.00

BRAKE, ASHLEY TEACHER 34,505.00

BROKSIECK, DIANE TEACHER 42,598.00

BULLINGTON, JULE TEACHER 46,152.00

BURGGRAFF, KATIE TEACHER 33,126.00

CALDWELL, CHAD TEACHER 45,183.00

IMPROV ADVISOR 2,291.00

7TH HEAD VB 3,055.00

CARLSON, PAMELA TEACHER 42,492.00

CARLSON, SUSAN TEACHER 35,387.00

CAYLOR, NICHOLE TEACHER 38,400.00

CHAMBERLAIN-PENGRA, ELLEN TEACHER 45,399.00

CHARLSON, EMILY TEACHER 33,126.00

CHARLSON, TERESA TEACHER 55,680.00

CHRISTIANSON, SHERRI TEACHER 40,444.00

CHRISTIANSON, TONYA TEACHER 33,126.00

CHRISTIE, MATTHEW TEACHER 37,431.00

GR 9 ASST FB 3,054.00

GR 7 B HEAD TRACK 2,715.00

COGSWELL, MARY TEACHER 45,183.00

COON, KRISTIN TEACHER 35,387.00

CROWE, LINDA TEACHER 39,369.00

CROYMANS, JULIA TEACHER 51,482.00

DAHLHEIMER, ELIZABETH TEACHER 34,505.00

DAVIS, CORY TEACHER 37,537.00

DEKRAAI, DONNA TEACHER 54,334.00

DEKRAAI, KATHY TEACHER 48,090.00

DEZEEUW, JUDY TEACHER 49,059.00

DIETEL, LEAH TEACHER 32,132.00

GR 8 VOLLEYBALL ASS'T 1,273.00

DOBBS, BRIAN TEACHER 42,382.00

HD B TENNIS 4,074.00

HD G TENNIS 4,074.00

DOBBS, LESLEA TEACHER 36,462.00

DORN, MONICA TEACHER 37,151.00

SCIENCE OLYMPIA 424

DOUGLAS, STEPHANIE TEACHER 32,132.00

DRAWDY, ERIKA TEACHER 33,126.00

DUBBELDEE, JODI TEACHER 33,126.00

.5 MS DECLAM 636.50

DUNBAR, JOLINE TEACHER 50,028.00

FCCLA ADVISOR 7,637.00

EKERN, VALERIE A TEACHER 50,028.00

ENDERSON, JESSICA TEACHER 37,647.00

MMS VOCAL 1,273.00

ENGBRECHT, RACHELLE TEACHER 42,598.00

HD GYMNASTICS 7,256.00

GR 7 G HEAD TRACK 3,055.00

X COUNTRY ASST 3,436.00

ENGEBRETSON, AMIE TEACHER 34,547.00

ENGEBRETSON, TRAVIS TEACHER 39,369.00

GR 9 HD FB 3,820.00

HD V BOYS BB 7,256.00

ENGEL, SARA TEACHER 35,073.00

ENTWISTLE, KATHLEEN TEACHER 45,399.00

ERICKSON, RITA TEACHER 34,014.00

FREDERICK, LYNN TEACHER 54,389.00

ASST V TRACK 4,583.00

HD V GIRLS BB 7,256.00

GANCI, RICHARD TEACHER 37,537.00

DEBATE V ASST/HD NOVICE 5,091.00

GAVLICK, JENNIFER TEACHER 33,623.00

GEHRING, SUSAN TEACHER 45,289.00

SP OLYMPICS 4,964.00

GIRARD, CONNIE TEACHER 45,399.00

GLOVER, ANDREA TEACHER 36,568.00

GORDON, KAREN TEACHER 43,245.00

GR 8 HD G TRACK 3,055.00

GREVE, KALEE TEACHER 33,126.00

GROSS, KATHY TEACHER 44,430.00

BOBCAT ADVISOR 6,110.00

GRUENHAGEN, CHRISTOPHER TEACHER 36,568.00

HEAD X COUNTRY 3,310.00

ASST BOYS TRACK 3,055.00

GULLICKSON, ANDREA TEACHER 36,568.00

ASS'T V VOLLEYBALL 3,564.00

GUNDERSON, JULIE TEACHER 39,475.00

HAASETH, SHAUN TEACHER 46,152.00

HADLEY, JODETTE TEACHER 47,337.00

HALE, LINDA TEACHER 40,444.00

HANSEN, ISAAC TEACHER 34,524.00

VAR ASST BOYS BB 3,310.00

GR 7 HD FB 1,528.00

HANSON, MATTHEW TEACHER 32,629.00

8TH ASST FB 1,485.00

9TH HEAD WRESTLING 2,122.00

HAUGE, CHAD TEACHER 50,458.00

HAUSMAN, NANCY TEACHER 49,059.00

HEEREN, HEIDI TEACHER 34,524.00

HEIER, JAYNE TEACHER 43,351.00

HEISER, TARA TEACHER 32,132.00

HENDRICKS, PATRICIA TEACHER 45,183.00

HENSLIN, LEANN TEACHER 48,306.00

HIRRSCHOFF, JASON TEACHER 37,151.00



HOFER, LISA TEACHER 48,090.00

HOLLMANN, ELLEN TEACHER 32,132.00

VOLLEYBALL MS ASST 1,273.00

HOLM, CARLEEN TEACHER 42,456.00

HOVE, LAURA TEACHER 42,276.00

HUMMEL, LAURA TEACHER 40,338.00

MMS VOCAL DIR 1,273.00

HUNT, JANA TEACHER 32,629.00

7TH ASS'T BB 1,485.00

HUNTIMER, JARROD TEACHER 34,505.00

10TH ASST FB 3,820.00

ASST V B BB 3,310.00

ISCHEN, LORI TEACHER 46,258.00

JACOBSEN, MATTHEW TEACHER 34,505.00

MS DECLAM 1,528.00

DRAMA/1 ACT PLAY 1,273.00

JANKE, JARRET TEACHER 32,132.00

GRADE 8 HD BBALL 2,122.00

JEWETT, MICHELLE TEACHER 44,430.00

GRADE 8 HD VOLLEBALL 3,055.00

JOHNER, EVELYN TEACHER 57,936.00

JOHNSON, BILLIJO TEACHER 43,245.00

JOHNSON, JOSHUA TEACHER 32,629.00

FFA 4,243.00

JOHNSON, LINDA TEACHER 42,832.00

JOHNSON, TAYLOR TEACHER 33,126.00

GR 9 HD BOYS BB 2,546.00


JORGENSON, TODD TEACHER 49,059.00

EQUIP MNGR 7,637.00

JUBA, ADAM TEACHER 32,132.00

JUNGERS, STEPHANIE TEACHER 34,505.00

KASSA, JASON TEACHER 32,132.00

KEPHART, LUCY TEACHER 48,196.00

KING, SHARON TEACHER 50,350.00

KIRCHNER, JOSHUA TEACHER 33,126.00

KIRSCHENMAN, JEAN TEACHER 49,381.00

KLEIN, STACI TEACHER 41,523.00

MS DECLAM 2,291.00

KLINKER, GAYLE TEACHER 58,481.00

MUSIC PRODUCTION DIR 3,820.00

KREIE, MARK TEACHER 38,400.00

GR 9 HEAD G BB 4,583.00

KROGMAN, MELANIE TEACHER 39,369.00

KUHLMAN, DAVE MS ATHLETIC MANAGER 7,637.00

LANNING, ANTHONY TEACHER 49,381.00

LARSEN, BRETT TEACHER 32,132.00

GR 8 HD GBBALL 2,546.00

LARSON, PAMELA TEACHER 53,420.00

LAUFMANN, ALYSSA TEACHER 32,629.00

ASST ORAL INTERP 2,334.00

LEFEBVRE, JULIE TEACHER 36,568.00

LEITE, KRISTEN TEACHER 46,152.00

LEITE, NICOLE TEACHER 35,599.00

LIVINGSTON, JOHN TEACHER 52,493.00

OOS COND/FALL 3,820.00

9TH HEAD TRACK 3,436.00

LOCKWOOD, REBECCA TEACHER 46,152.00

LOVSETH, KELSEY TEACHER 37,537.00

BHS STUDENT COUNCIL 5,940.00

LUNNEBORG, MARY TEACHER 51,482.00

MACA, SALLY TEACHER 46,152.00

MADSEN, MEGAN TEACHER 33,623.00

ASST COMP CHEER 3,055.00

MAFFETT, GARY TEACHER 51,482.00

ASST V TRACK 4,583.00

MS ASST WRESTLING 2,673.00

MAHER, LORI TEACHER 48,090.00

MALCOM, DARCIE TEACHER 33,126.00

MCCARTHY, KAYLA TEACHER 33,126.00

MCCULLOUGH, KIM TEACHER 18,284.00

MCMACKEN, KARLA TEACHER 40,338.00

ASST G TENNIS 1,697.00

MCMACKEN, LYNETTE TEACHER 46,152.00

MELIUS, JODI TEACHER 23,872.00

HEAD V VB 4,583.00

MEYER, BILLI JO TEACHER 35,493.00

MEYER, CHERYL TEACHER 46,152.00

MILES, REBECCA TEACHER 34,524.00

HEAD COMP CHEER 4,583.00

SIDELINE CHEER FALL 1,019.00

MILLER, SCOTT TEACHER 43,245.00

HEAD WRESTLING 7,256.00

ASST V FB 4,964.00

MITCHELL, CHRISTOPHER TEACHER 33,504.00

MOEN, SHARON TEACHER 48,090.00

MOGARD, KATHRYN TEACHER 37,537.00

MORAN, MOLLY TEACHER 46,582.00

MORK, GARY TEACHER 47,038.00

MOSER, JENNIFER TEACHER 33,126.00

MOUDRY, THOMAS TEACHER 46,258.00

.5 DRAMA SPRING PLAY DIR 1,018.00

MURPHY, CYNTHIA TEACHER 34,014.00

NASS, PAMELA TEACHER 54,334.00

NELSON, ELIZABETH TEACHER 34,505.00

NESS, ALLISON TEACHER 33,126.00

NEUMAN, SUSAN TEACHER 39,369.00

NEVILLE-COBLE, AMANDA TEACHER 38,622.00

NEWMAN, VICKIE TEACHER 53,365.00

NIELSON, AMY TEACHER 32,629.00

NUPEN, BRAD TEACHER 44,320.00

DRAMA TECH DIR 3,395.00

ACTIVITY TECH 2,546.00

EVENT/FACILITY TECH 424.00

OLSON, LORI TEACHER 52,396.00

OORLOG, CARRIE TEACHER 35,493.00

HEAD ORAL INTERP 4,328.00

.5 DRAMA SPRING PLAY DIR 848.50

PALMER, JUSTIN TEACHER 32,629.00

PEDERSON, JAMES TEACHER 46,930.00

PERKINS, CLARK TEACHER 57,618.00

PERRY, DENISE TEACHER 40,338.00

BHS VOCAL DIR 3,055.00

BHS TALENT DIR 509.00

DRAMA INST DIR 1,273.00

DRAMA VOCAL DIR 1,273.00

PIEARSON, HOLLY TEACHER 39,369.00

ASST V G GOLF 1,697.00

PIES, SALLY TEACHER 53,365.00

HEAD DEBATE 7,637.00

STUDENT CONGRESS 4,583.00

PLOWMAN, LAURA TEACHER 35,073.00

TORCH/ADD ADV 636.00

JR CLASS PROM 1,061.00

QUAIL, LAURA TEACHER 45,399.00

RASMUSSEN, JOHN TEACHER 42,276.00

8TH HEAD FB 3,436.00


RASMUSSEN, ROBYN TEACHER 35,493.00

RENKLY, SHANNON TEACHER 34,505.00

MATH COUNTS 424.00

RIEDELL, KELLY TEACHER 44,751.00

SCIENCE OLYMPIAD 763.00

RISLOV, KERRY TEACHER 34,014.00

RUANE, JOHN TEACHER 56,649.00

.5 MS DECLAM 1,145.50

SACHEN, NITA TEACHER 33,857.00

SAGMOE, MELISSA TEACHER 39,369.00

SAYLER, SETH TEACHER 32,629.00

SCHIESL, KATHLEEN TEACHER 39,475.00

SCHMIDT JR, HAVEN LEE TEACHER 49,059.00

HD V FB 7,256.00

OOS COND/SPRING 3,820.00

.5 OOS COND/WINTER 1,910.00

SCHOLTEN, BILL HD BOYS GOLF 4,583.00

HD GIRLS GOLF 4,583.00

SCHNEIDER, AMY TEACHER 32,629.00

SCHNEIDER, TYLER TEACHER 32,132.00

GR 7 ASS'T BBALL 1,485.00

SCHRAGE, KAY TEACHER 37,431.00

SCOTT, DeSHAWN TEACHER 40,444.00

SEBERN, JASON TEACHER 43,245.00

10TH HD FB 4,201.00

HD V TRACK 6,874.00

.5 OOS COND/WINTER 1,910.00

SEELEY, LEXI TEACHER 41,523.00

SEITZ, TARA TEACHER 32,629.00

ASS'T COMPETIVE SPIRIT CHEER 3,055.00

SELBERG, MARY TEACHER 52,613.00

SHEPARDSON, LISA TEACHER 37,151.00

SMIDT, AMANDA JOYCE TEACHER 36,568.00

VAR ASST G BB 4,413.00

SPRINGMAN, DANIEL TEACHER 40,554.00

STADLER, TANNA TEACHER 36,568.00

STAHL, ROBIN TEACHER 39,369.00

STARY, RONALD TEACHER 46,152.00

INSTR MUSIC DIR 6,109.00

MARCHING BAND 4,583.00

STEFFENSEN, HEIDI TEACHER 48,090.00

STEIN, DANA TEACHER 45,183.00

STOLT, MARK TEACHER 42,382.00

STOLTENBERG, SARAH TEACHER 40,338.00

SWEETER, TAMMY TEACHER 37,537.00

SYLTIE, JANE TEACHER 52,396.00

NHS ADVISOR 2,291.00

TAYLOR, ELIZABETH TEACHER 43,351.00

TAYLOR, GWEN TEACHER 52,396.00

TEXLEY, AMBER TEACHER 33,126.00

THALER, KAREN TEACHER 48,306.00

THEODOSOPOULOS, SHELLIE TEACHER 44,214.00

TIEFENTHALER, KENNETH TEACHER 45,183.00

ASST V FB 4,964.00

GR 8 HEAD B BB 3,820.00

TIMMONS, MAKENZI TEACHER 36,462.00

TODEY, CHERYL TEACHER 39,369.00

MS BAND 1,910.00

TOFT, ERIC ALAN TEACHER 36,568.00

MS HEAD WRESTLING 2,673.00


TRITLE, NATHAN TEACHER 32,629.00

TSCHETTER, SAMANTHA TEACHER 33,126.00

TUCKER, JAMIE TEACHER 36,462.00

TURNIPSEED, SUSAN TEACHER 52,451.00

VANDERWAL, MICHELLE TEACHER 46,258.00

VAUX, CAMRIN TEACHER 36,568.00

VELDKAMP, MARGARET TEACHER 36,568.00

VIGDAL, KENNY TEACHER 47,227.00

ASST V FB 4,964.00

ASST V WRESTLING 4,964.00

GR 8 HEAD B TRACK 3,055.00

WAIKEL, CHANDRA TEACHER 40,444.00

WALDER, DANIELLE TEACHER 32,132.00

GR 9 VOLLEYBALL HD 2,122.00

WEIER, LISA TEACHER 40,444.00

SIDELINE CHEER-WINTER 1,697.00

WELSH, MARCIE TEACHER 33,126.00

WINGHART, KATHLEEN TEACHER 33,126.00

ORCHESTRA DIR 1,697.00

YOUNG, RHONDA TEACHER 45,183.00

SECRETARIES

CRAWFORD, THERESA SECRETARY $16.95 per hour

ELIASON, PENNY SECRETARY $13.98 per hour

GUNDVALDSON, DARCI SECRETARY $13.98 per hour

HORST, LINDA SECRETARY $15.16 per hour

JONES, LAURIE SECRETARY $14.49 per hour

KNUTSON, DORIS SECRETARY $15.76 per hour

LARSEN, KATHY SECRETARY $15.70 per hour

LERDAL, ANGELA SECRETARY $13.91 per hour

LIVINGSTON, KATHY SECRETARY $16.79 per hour

MAY, RONDA SECRETARY $14.72 per hour

QUAM, SHARMAN SECRETARY $14.67 per hour

SAPP, RUTH MARIE SECRETARY $15.99 per hour

SCHALLENKAMP, JAN SECRETARY $13.91 per hour

STRUCK, JINNY SECRETARY $13.91 per hour

ULVESTAD, DEBRA SECRETARY $16.73 per hour

VON FISCHER, MARI SECRETARY $14.04 per hour

YSETH, GWEN SECRETARY $14.94 per hour

BUS DRIVERS

HALVORSON, MARGARET BUS DRIVER $16.07 per hour

HANSEN, RANDOLPH BUS DRIVER $16.07 per hour

HARTUNG, MARGARET BUS DRIVER $16.07 per hour

KALSBECK, STEVEN BUS DRIVER $15.28 per hour

MCKNIGHT, ROBERT BUS DRIVER $14.49 per hour

MIX, WANDA BUS DRIVER $15.28 per hour

NELSON, BRYAN BUS DRIVER $16.07 per hour

NELSON, TAMARA BUS DRIVER $16.07 per hour

NILSON, JAY BUS DRIVER $15.28 per hour

PESALL, LEON BUS DRIVER $16.07 per hour

SCHNEIDER, GREGORY BUS DRIVER $14.49 per hour

STOEBNER, RICK BUS DRIVER $16.07 per hour

TOMHAVE, DENNIS BUS DRIVER $15.28 per hour

ASSISTANTS/BEHAVIOR TECH

ANAND, PRACHI ASSISTANT $15.51 per hour

ANDERSON, AMY ASSISTANT $12.21 per hour

BARTLING-BORTNEM, CHRISTA ASSISTANT $12.81 per hour

BORTNEM, SHARON ASSISTANT $12.81 per hour

BROCKBERG, DEBRA ASSISTANT $12.21 per hour

CALDWELL, JOYCE ASSISTANT $12.81 per hour

CARTER, TANYA ASSISTANT $14.00 per hour

CLARK, KATHYRN ASSISTANT $12.21 per hour

DAVIDS, SHANNA ASSISTANT $13.30 per hour

DAY, CASSIE ASSISTANT $13.00 per hour

DEVRIES, AMANDA ASSISTANT $13.00 per hour

ERICKSON, BLAKE ASSISTANT $12.21 per hour

FOLKERTS, VICKI ASSISTANT $12.21 per hour

FRANCIS, MADELYN ASSISTANT $21.00 per hour

GANCI, MARISSA ASSISTANT $13.41 per hour

GOLDHORN, STEPHANIE ASSISTANT $11.91 per hour

HATFIELD, MELITA ASSISTANT $12.21 per hour

HAZELTON, JAMES ASSISTANT $14.91 per hour

GYMNASTIC VAR ASS'T $4,964.00

TRACK, V ASS'T $4,583.00

HILER, BEVERLY ASSISTANT $13.11 per hour

HOLLMANN, CYNTHIA ASSISTANT $11.61 per hour

JENKINS, KATRINA ASSISTANT $13.50 per hour

KHALIL, NIGHAT ASSISTANT $12.21 per hour

LAIDLAW, SUSAN ASSISTANT $13.71 per hour

LANNING, NICHOLE ASSISTANT $12.81 per hour

LUCHTENBURG, RANDAL ASSISTANT $16.71 per hour

LUNDEN, HOLLY ASSISTANT $13.41 per hour

LUPFER, ASHLEY ASSISTANT $12.21 per hour

MOHS, LORI ASSISTANT $13.71 per hour

MYERS, CATHERINE ASSISTANT $13.41 per hour

NILSON, WANDA ASSISTANT $12.51 per hour

PETZ, TERESA ASSISTANT $15.81 per hour

RAABE, DEBORAH ASSISTANT $15.21 per hour

RIGGS, VICTORIA ASSISTANT $13.10 per hour

RITTER, ROBERT P.E. TEACHER $15.50 per hour

ROUND, BARBARA ASSISTANT $12.21 per hour

SEITZ, SAMANTHA ASSISTANT $13.00 per hour

SORLIE, SHAY ASSISTANT $12.21 per hour

STEWART, MARGARET ASSISTANT $12.21 per hour

STRATMOEN, ROYANNA ASSISTANT $12.21 per hour

STULC, TANIA ASSISTANT $13.41 per hour

TECH TEACHER $15.50 per hour

THORMODSGAARD, ROD ASSISTANT $13.71 per hour

THUE, JULIE ASSISTANT $16.11 per hour

TRUDEAU, ABBY ASSISTANT $16.50 per hour

TUNENDER, MONA ASSISTANT $13.00 per hour

VANDERWOUDE, PAMELA ASSISTANT $15.81 per hour

VOLKERS, MARLA ASSISTANT $16.71 per hour

WATKINS, ROXANN ASSISTANT $13.71 per hour

WEISE, JONDA ASSISTANT $15.21 per hour

WILLS, STEPHEN ASSISTANT $17.01 per hour

WILSON, ERICA ASSISTANT $12.21 per hour

YORK, KARI ASSISTANT $13.41 per hour

ZECK, BONNIE ASSISTANT $12.21 per hour

ZERFAS, STACEY ASSISTANT $13.41 per hour

FOOD SERVICEBENOIT, MARGARET FOOD SERVICE $14.28 per hour

BOLTJES, MARIA FOOD SERVICE $10.50 per hour

BOTTELBERGHE, CHARLENE FOOD SERVICE $10.79 per hour

BREN, GLADYS FOOD SERVICE $16.98 per hour

COVRIG, NICOLE FOOD SERVICE $10.97 per hour

CRAMER, BRIDGET FOOD SERVICE $10.50 per hour

DAHL, ROXANN FOOD SERVICE $12.95 per hour

DAVIS, MARILEE FOOD SERVICE $10.58 per hour

DEYOUNG, PATTY FOOD SERVICE $13.55 per hour

GRUNZKE, DAWN FOOD SERVICE $10.71 per hour

HANSON, REBECCA FOOD SERVICE $11.95 per hour

HEESCH, CATINA FOOD SERVICE $11.20 per hour

HOLIDA, SUSAN FOOD SERVICE $10.50 per hour

KUECHENMEISTER, DEB FOOD SERVICE $10.99 per hour

LaCROIX, DELIA FOOD SERVICE $10.64 per hour

LEEMHUIS, JOLENE FOOD SERVICE $13.00 per hour

MCCARTHY, DAWN FOOD SERVICE $12.74 per hour

PONTO, KAREN FOOD SERVICE $11.14 per hour

SCHROEDER, NANETTE FOOD SERVICE $12.89 per hour

SHARMA KHAREL, KALA FOOD SERVICE $10.50 per hour

STANGELAND, BARBARA FOOD SERVICE $10.74 per hour

WALDNER, DAWN FOOD SERVICE $11.34 per hour

CUSTODIAN

BELL, THOMAS CUSTODIAN $12.68 per hour

CRAMER, LARRY CUSTODIAN $14.79 per hour

CRAPSER, LORETTA CUSTODIAN $13.32 per hour

DICK, MERLE CUSTODIAN $12.95 per hour

HAI, DEAN CUSTODIAN $13.75 per hour

KASDORF, ROBERT CUSTODIAN $15.38 per hour

KRUSE, DWIGHT CUSTODIAN $18.21 per hour

MCCOLLEY, TIMOTHY CUSTODIAN $13.13 per hour

MOFFENBIER, KIRK CUSTODIAN $13.61 per hour

MOULTON, STEVEN CUSTODIAN $15.29 per hour

NELSON, MARLO CUSTODIAN $13.61 per hour

PIETZ, DONALD CUSTODIAN $14.97 per hour

RAABE, RONALD CUSTODIAN $18.39 per hour

RINEHART, CLINT CUSTODIAN $15.19 per hour

RINEHART, PHILLIP CUSTODIAN $13.61 per hour

RIPPE, ROBERT CUSTODIAN $12.87 per hour

RUNGE, WILLIAM CUSTODIAN $13.61 per hour

RYKHUS, JEFFREY CUSTODIAN $13.32 per hour

SCHEPKER, DANIEL CUSTODIAN $13.32 per hour

STRANDE, KEITH CUSTODIAN $13.15 per hour

SZAFRYK, DAVID CUSTODIAN $13.84 per hour

THOMPSON, RICHARD CUSTODIAN $13.61 per hour

WERNER, MARK CUSTODIAN $12.86 per hour



Item: VIII. A. 8. Approval of Elkton School District to pick up students up at the “Little Hall” in Aurora This is a yearly requirement. I recommend you approve.



Item: VIII. A. 9. Approval of School Board authorizing membership in SDHSAA. The board is required to authorize membership in SDHSAA annually. I recommend you approve.


ACTION ITEM

Item: VIII. B. Approve Community Partnership between Brookings School District and the Brookings Auto Mall The Brookings Auto Mall is seeking a request to be a part of the Brookings Sports Marketing Agreement. They would like to be a part of our community partners starting in July 2014. I feel they will make a great Partnership to round out our Community Partners Sports Marketing Agreements. Right now we have one slot open in the Bronze category and they would fulfill that agreement for the next 2 school years until our new sports marketing plan is revised.

It is further agreed that these opportunities will be awarded for a two-year period, commencing with the 2014-15 school year. During this two-year period, the first party in accordance with applicable Board of Education Policies grants to the second party the

following opportunities:

BHS sports venue advertising exclusivity for business sector

Ad panel on both scoreboards in BHS Jostad Gym

Ad panel on both scoreboards in BHS Auxiliary Gym

Ad panel on display board at BHS Sports Complex – track & field stadium

Ad panel in BHS Swimming Pool

Periodic promotions on display board in BHS Jostad Gym

Full page ad in Bobcat Fall & Winter Sports Programs

Logo on 4000 BHS Varsity Athletics Schedule Cards

Logo on Activities/Athletics Link of the Brookings School District Website

Logo on team roster inserts for Bobcat athletics contests

Two promotional spots on Brookings Radio broadcasts of Bobcat athletics contests

Promotional spots during athletics contests involving a Public Address Announcer

Two Complimentary Passes to “Bobcat” Athletics & Fine Arts Event

In exchange for these opportunities, The Brookings Auto Mall agrees to provide supplemental revenue, payable to the Brookings School District, according to the

following terms:

Payment in full by July 1 of each school year, during the two-year period.

2014-15 school year - $5,250.00

2015-16 school year - $5,400.00 I would recommend that we move forward with the approval of adding the Brookings Auto Mall to our Corporate Marketing Agreement in the Bronze Area. Randy Soma, Activities Administrator


ACTION ITEM

Item: VIII. D. Approval of Extra Curricular Schedule – See Highlighted Items I recommend you approve as presented.

2014-15 EXTRA DUTY SCHEDULE LANE 1 LANE 2 LANE 3 LANE 4 LANE 5

ASSIGNMENT FACTOR 1.0 FACTOR 1.2 FACTOR 1.4 FACTOR 1.6 FACTOR 1.8

FACTOR EXP 1-4 EXP 5-7 EXP 8-10 EXP 11-13 EXP 14+

I. 1.00 4,243 5,092 5,940 6,789 7,637

Debate Head

Equipment Manager

FCCLA Advisor

Student Council Advisor

MS Athletic Manager

Wellness Coordinator

FFA Advisor

II. .95 4,031 4,837 5,643 6,450 7,256

Basketball Varsity Head (Boys)

Basketball Varsity Head (Girls)

Football, Varsity Head

Wrestling, Varsity Head

Gymnastics, Varsity Head

III .90 3,819 4,583 5,347 6,110 6,874

BOBCAT Advisor

Track (B&G), Varsity Head

Head Competitive Spirit (Cheer & Dance)

Soccer Var. Head

Volleyball Var. Head

IV. .85 3,607 4,328 5,050 5,771 6,493

Oral Interp. Head

V. .80 3,394 4,073 4,752 5,430 6,109

Music, Vocal Director (Moved up From IX)

Music, Instrumental Director

VI. .75 3,182 3,818 4,455 5,091 5,728

Debate, Var. Ass't/Hd Novice

VII. .70 2,970 3,564 4,158 4,752 5,346

Athletic Trainer, Fall

VIII. .65 2,758 3,310 3,861 4,413 4,964

Athletic Trainer, Winter

Basketball Varsity Ass't (Boys)

Basketball Varsity Ass't (Girls)

Cross Country (B&G), Varsity Head

Football, Varsity Ass't.

Wrestling, Varsity Ass't.

Special Olympics

Gymnastics, Varsity Ass't.

IX. .60 2,546 3,055 3,564 4,074 4,583

Basketball 9th Head (Girls)

Basketball 9th Head (Boys)

Cheerleader Coach

Debate, Ass't.

Golf Varsity Head (Boys)

Golf Varsity Head (Girls)

Music, Marching Band Director

Student Congress/Forensic-Ind. Events

Tennis Head (Boys)

Tennis Head (Girls)

Track, Varsity Ass't.

Soccer, Varity Ass't

Volleyball, Varsity Ass't.

Activity Technology

Assistant Competitive Cheer Coach

Assistant Competitive Dance Coach

FCCLA Ass't.

X. .55 2,334 2,801 3,268 3,734 4,201

Football, 10th Head

Debate, Varsity Assistant/Public Forum

Oral Interp, Ass't

XI. .50 2,122 2,546 2,971 3,395 3,820

Band Lessons, Middle School

Basketball (Boys),7th Head

Basketball (Girls),7th Head

Basketball (Boys), 8th Head

Basketball (Girls), 8th Head

Dramatics, Technical Director (Set Building)

Football, 9th Head


Music, Ass't Marching Band

Music Productions, Director

Stage/Lighting Tech

Theatre Tech


Wrestling, 9th Head

Conditioning, Out of Season - Winter

Conditioning, Out of Season - Spring

Conditioning, Out of Season - Fall

XII. .45 1,909 2,291 2,673 3,054 3,436

Cross Country (B&G), Ass't

Football, 8th Head


Track, 9th Head

Wrestling, MS Head

XIII. .40 1,697 2,036 2,376 2,715 3,055

Dance Team Coach

Drama, Fall Play Dir.

Drama, Spring Play Dir

Golf Varsity Ass't (Boys)

Golf Varsity Ass't (Girls)

Tennis Ass't (Boys)

Tennis Ass't (Girls)

Music, Color Guard Advisor

Music, Orchestra Dir







Sideline Cheer - Winter

XIV. .35 1,485 1,782 2,079 2,376 2,673





Cross Country (B&G) MS

Football, 8th Ass't

Wrestling, MS Ass't.

Track, MS Ass't

XV. .30 1,273 1,528 1,782 2,037 2,291

BROBOCA, Advisor

Declam, MS

Drama, 1 Act Play

Football, 7th Head

Improv Advisor

National Honor Society Advisor

Volleyball, 8th Ass't

Volleyball, 7th Ass't.

XVI. .25 1061 1,273 1,485 1,698 1,910

Football, 7th Ass't

Junior Class/Prom Advisor

Drama - Choreographer

Music, Drumline Director

Drama - Instrumental Director

Music, Middle School Band

Music, Vocal - MS

Drama - Vocal Director

XVII. .20 849 1,019 1,189 1,358 1,528

Sideline Cheer - Fall

XVIII. .15 636 763 890 1,018 1,145

Science Fair Coordinator

Torch Advisor/SADD

XIX. .10 424 509 594 678 763

Math Counts Advisor

Science Olympiad Coordinator

Talent Show Director - BHS

Talent Show Director - MMS

Activity Technology Coordinator


ACTION ITEM

Item: VIII. C. Approval of First Bank & Trust shall be the official depository of the District. First Bank and Trust is the official depository for the district for ach deposit, payroll and all checking accounts. I recommend you approve First Bank & Trust as official depository for the 2014-15 school year.


DISCUSSION ITEM

Item: IX. A. First Reading of Revised Policy JFCH-R “Alcohol and other Drug Use by Students” – No Action required Please find changes to this policy. The recommended changes have been approved by Rodney Freeman.

Policy: JFCH-R BROOKINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT 5-1

ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG USE BY STUDENTS

The Board recognizes its share of the responsibility for the health, welfare, and good of the

students who attend the district’s schools. Underage consumption of alcohol and illicit drug use

is illegal and harmful and can interfere with a student's ability to learn and function responsibly

in the school setting and community. Anything that can interfere with the development of an

adolescent, therefore, must be evaluated as to its impact to both the young person and the

community. Psychoactive and mood altering drugs can destroy the health and well being of an

individual. The school community defines drug use as a serious health problem and is committed

to discouraging this behavior and to encouraging young people to seek help should a problem

arise.

As educators, we recognize that chemical abuse (alcohol and drugs) has become a serious

problem in our country. We accept our obligation to establish a positive environment in which

these problems can be presented through a comprehensive school drug free program and be

addressed locally in a helpful and supportive, rather than a punitive way. One of our goals is to

prevent all use by students. Accomplishing this goal, we realize will entail training teachers,

counselors and other staff members to educate themselves and the community about the impact

of drug abuse. Other goals are to teach staff to identify indicators of alcohol and/or other drug

use problems and to know what resources are available to address these problems if they are

observed. The administration recognizes that the problems of alcohol and/or other drug use is a

school and community issue. Therefore, we are committed to cooperate with agencies and

community groups that address these issues.

The following document outlines policy on student use of alcohol and other drugs in the school

district. This policy is in effect on premises owned, leased or maintained by the school district, at

all school-related activities on and off campus, on vehicles used to transport students to and from

school or at other activities and in vehicles parked on school property. Student and parent

members of the school community are expected to know and understand the policy provisions

and its mandatory nature. A copy of the policy will be provided to all students and parents.

POLICY

A student shall not possess, use, distribute, transfer, conceal, sell, attempt to sell, deliver, nor be

under the influence of alcohol and/or other drugs. Students shall not engage in alcohol and/or

other drug use/abuse, nor possess paraphernalia specific to the use of alcohol and/or other drugs.

Students shall not engage in the use of alcohol and/or other drugs.

Students who use prescription drugs authorized by a licensed physician do not violate this policy

if the students conform to the prescription and appropriate school policies. The exception to

this policy is the instructor supervised storage, dispensation and use of alcohol in culinary

labs and competitions.

1st Reading: 08/12/2013

2nd Reading: 09/16/2013


1st Revised Reading: 07/14/2014

BROOKINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT July 14, 2014, Input Sheet Item: X. Adjournment

board meeting agenda item inputlocal.brookings.k12.sd.us/julyboardreport.pdf · 7. approval of...

Documents